This blog describes in words and pictures the building of a Paul Gartside designed fantail launch. There are a number of fantail launches of various sizes on the Paul Gartside website at http://store.gartsideboats.com/collections/steam-launches.
My boat will look like his 20 foot steam launch but will be 18 feet long and will be powered by a small diesel or petrol engine or possibly an electric motor. I have built a rowing boat, one and a half sailing boats and a small canoe and so this will be something different.
After doing no work on the launch for over 2 years I had to accept that I wasn't going to finish the project. I simply ran out of time and energy. Here she is heading off to her new home.
Major bummer you couldn't finish it. But you have to admit it looks great! I plan on trying to build one of these as well, and your work log here is inspiring! Thank you!!!
Major bummer you couldn't finish it. But you have to admit it looks great! I plan on trying to build one of these as well, and your work log here is inspiring! Thank you!!!
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