Ping Knottyboyz and Pascal

I remember this man and his determination. It was sad when, after all that work, he lost his foot. I have found that it is so easy to get hurt in or around boats.
 
"You can, if you want to badly enough, gather a few hand tools and shape from wood a thing of perfect beauty, a wooden boat. It will be your own boat and you'll get from it a continuing emotional experience almost unique in this modern world." - Bud McIntosh

"He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist." - St. Francis of Assis (1181-1226)

I've seen projects go on longer. I pray mine won't and that I get out with some semblance of sanity and all my digits attached.

Thanks for posting that Pascal.
 
Probably worth the foot...I think I lot of people would give and arm and a leg for that....
 
An amazing story of a very special man and his boat. Thanks for posting it.
 
Absolutely amazing. I love his attitude about the foot...that part of his life is nothing more than a minor footnote (no pun intended) in the story of his life.
 
Years ago I knew a PanAm pilot who built a 35' Tahiti Ketch, also on his own. I participated in the keel laying and got to sail it, later.
Anyone who hung around in the Snapper inn at Oakdale, LI would know the story. It is truly remarkable what one man can do.
 
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Originally posted by tiara

An amazing story of a very special man and his boat. Thanks for posting it.

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Inspirational is the best word I can come up with.

Bob
 
http://www.journalofthemollyb.com/home1.htm I think this what you are looking for.
 
Yes that is it. He has made a lot headway since I last looked.

Niles
 
sombody tried to launch a big steel homebuilt yacht a while back with poor results. Anyone know the outcome?
 
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