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02-10-2019, 03:56 PM
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City: Miami Florida
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Lobster Skiff
My friend Snapper and I have been building a small boat for about three years now. Actually Snapper built the boat. I mixed epoxy, cut plugs, handed him tools and held things.
Today we went for a ride. It was wonderful!
Photos of the build at this link.
https://jmlynn.smugmug.com/Boats/Lobster-Skiff/
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02-10-2019, 04:01 PM
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Beautiful.
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02-10-2019, 04:02 PM
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Wow. What a work of art. I would be afraid to get her dirty or risk a scratch.
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02-10-2019, 04:03 PM
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City: Miami Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Comodave
Beautiful.
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Thanks, you should see my legs, but what about the boat? 
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02-10-2019, 04:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BIG CAT
Wow. What a work of art. I would be afraid to get her dirty or risk a scratch.
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I had to drive it onto the trailer today. I was terrified!
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02-10-2019, 04:14 PM
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Now that's a real skiff.
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North Western Washington State USA
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02-10-2019, 04:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Comodave
Beautiful.
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What he said! Anymore pictures?
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02-10-2019, 04:14 PM
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very nice Parks!
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02-10-2019, 04:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HopCar
I had to drive it onto the trailer today. I was terrified!
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I bet you were. Especially knowing how much time and effort went into it.
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02-10-2019, 04:42 PM
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That’s a sweet ride Parks.
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02-10-2019, 05:20 PM
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Absolutely Beautiful!
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02-10-2019, 05:24 PM
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What a lovely boat. Reminds me of the timber skiffs here, a few survive, with one or 2 cylinder gas engines started using a leather strap around the flywheel, which we call a "putt putt". A labour of love.
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Island Gypsy 36 Europa "Doriana"
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02-10-2019, 06:14 PM
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Looks like a beautiful job on that skiff. Jericho Bay? Looks about the right size.
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02-10-2019, 06:24 PM
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Park the boat is beautiful, you guys did a great job. Congrats.
Looks like retirement is agreeing with you, enjoy. Every time I go by HC I have to remember I won’t see you, all those years it had to comprehend.
Cheers
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02-10-2019, 07:31 PM
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City: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Nice job big time, beautiful. The shop and tools pretty top notch too.
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02-10-2019, 08:41 PM
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City: Miami Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jtdums
Looks like a beautiful job on that skiff. Jericho Bay? Looks about the right size.
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Yes, Jericho Bay. Good eye.
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02-10-2019, 08:51 PM
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Parks. I love your choice of tools, Lie-Nielsen planes are the best.
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02-10-2019, 08:51 PM
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City: Miami Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gulf Comanche
Nice job big time, beautiful. The shop and tools pretty top notch too.
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That’s Snapper’s Shop. He is an amazing furniture making who wastes most of his time pretending to be a lawyer. The joinery on the boat is beautiful.
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02-10-2019, 08:51 PM
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City: Aventura FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BIG CAT
Wow. What a work of art. I would be afraid to get her dirty or risk a scratch.
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Fantastic looking.
A lot of skill and love went into building that boat.
Rule #1, you want to ride in that boat, bring a towel to sit on, all clothing is left on the dock.
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And you folks thought I knew what I was talking about?
I do believe my intuitive gene has died.
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02-10-2019, 08:57 PM
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City: Miami Florida
Vessel Name: Possum
Vessel Model: Ellis 28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigsfish
Parks. I love your choice of tools, Lie-Nielsen planes are the best.
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Those are Snapper’s. He likes quality tools. He really enjoys using hand tools but isn’t a snob about it.
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