The Launch.

mlumley

After what seemed like an age, I finished my boat. Today I went down to the Suir, just outside Clonmel and Launched it.

It was difficault at first, as I have never done canoeing befor, and stayed close to the bank.

Took my little one for a quick spin, along with Jack, the dog. I'm sure at 8 years old thought he was a pirate or something. He was enjoying the sunshin in our new toy.

I fitted an electric outboard to it and tried it out, fantastic, no padling up stream. Befor anyone tells me thats no the way to do it, I suffer badly with Arthritis, thats my excuse and Im sticking to it.

Here are a few pics of our afternoon.

mlumley

Glad of the motor

oceanman

looks really good, well done.

fergal.b

Nice job she looks great, time for her to pay you back now




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murphym7

Looks like the business, good job. Happy boating.

imurdaddy

Looks great! enjoy getting out on the water! cant beat it

breghall

nice work , well done.

gaffer falls

Nice boat,took a bit of building.I would get a bigger buoyancy aid though.Have you seen the traditional 'cotts' used on the Suir for fishing, sort of like your canoe?

mlumley

Thanks gaffer, I will be putting in buoyancy soon. Yeah the cot are good boats.

sogood

Congrats and enjoy!