Here is my insperation

[djn]

Hi All, I put this pic of my boat up on my computer desk top to inspire me to spend countless hours in the freezing cold to GET IT DONE.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a60/djnagle/Shady%20Lady/Sept2007012-1.jpg

[StevenBauer]

That should do it. :)



Steven

[reddog]

That's nice.:)

Earl

[paladin]

I gotta tell ya...it ain't got enough sails, nor sail area....git more.....and more....although it do have the right number of sticks.

[djn]

Hi Paladin, not sure I understand. Can you elaborate? The boom come to over my head when it is straight back. Also, I don't know much about fractional rigs, but I've read that they do not benefit from real large jibs.....true or false, I don't know. Cheers.

[Chan]

Looks great, unless you're going to race it keep it that simple and spend more on the boat not the canvas.

[djn]

Hi Chan, I did a fun race last year and hung a fishing pole off the back end and trolled for Muskies. I am not into racing with that boat. Too much wear and tear on the old girl.

[reddog]

djn;I think Chuck is yanking on your chain a bit.He's obviously getting cantankerous from being cooped up all winter.I suspect he secretly aspires to owning a schooner.:D

Earl

[abe]

Thanks
We need more inspiration photos. Only 5 months to the 4th of July.

[Paul Pless]

although it do have the right number of sticks.no it don't...

[djn]

My daughter is sharing an apartment in Marquette MI. with a girl whos father owns a 70' coastal schooner that will be in charter service next year. I have an open invitation to crew this summer. Looking forward to sailing my boat up Lake Huron and across Lake Superior for a couple week vacation of crewing on the schooner. She is sending me the link to their web page and I will post it as soon as I get it. Cheers.

[Mike Vogdes]

Wow.. Sounds like an awesome opportunity.
Kids do the darnedest things.

[floatingkiwi]

at least you got a photo