Finally,launch Day For My New Boat.

[davebrewer]

I started building this David Payne 4.2m Yellowtail skiff in 2002,and had most of the construction finished in about 18 months,but then got sidetracked onto other things,like work,and a 5.4m Coxcraft Rumrunner,so this languished under the house.Last year I put in a concerted effort in my spare time to finish her,and finally had her ready to move early this year.The work in sanding, fairing,painting and brightwork to a reasonable standard take forever on a boat of even this size,and I only go for a workboat finish.Anyway,the trailer was finally ready a couple of months ago and 6 of us spent a frazzled 10 minutes winching and dragging 250kg of boat up 6.0m of extension ladder boat ramp,over 3 retaining walls totalling 3.0m of rise,onto the trailer.

Here's a few more pictures after a wash down on launch day.

She's actually a gaff cutter sailing boat,but until I get around to making the rig,I'll use it as a launch with a 5 hp outboard,which will push her along at about 9 knots,and intend to get a bowmount electric also.Rows very nicely for a boat this size too.Any comments are most welcome.

Cheers,Dave.

[mr magoo]

its a credit to you ,looks fantastic

[rickb]

I started building this David Payne 4.2m Yellowtail skiff in 2002,and had most of the construction finished in about 18 months,but then got sidetracked onto other things,like work,and a 5.4m Coxcraft Rumrunner,so this languished under the house.Last year I put in a concerted effort in my spare time to finish her,and finally had her ready to move early this year.The work in sanding, fairing,painting and brightwork to a reasonable standard take forever on a boat of even this size,and I only go for a workboat finish.Anyway,the trailer was finally ready a couple of months ago and 6 of us spent a frazzled 10 minutes winching and dragging 250kg of boat up 6.0m of extension ladder boat ramp,over 3 retaining walls totalling 3.0m of rise,onto the trailer.

Here's a few more pictures after a wash down on launch day.

She's actually a gaff cutter sailing boat,but until I get around to making the rig,I'll use it as a launch with a 5 hp outboard,which will push her along at about 9 knots,and intend to get a bowmount electric also.Rows very nicely for a boat this size too.Any comments are most welcome.

Cheers,Dave.

Hi Dave, Isn't it a fantastic feeling when you finally wet its whistle

,Jesus Iam glad I was not one of those poor buggers who had to lug it all the

way to trailer. well done ,great job.

Cheers Rick.

[Daniel Frost]

Nice job mate must feel great 2 have done all that with your own 2 hands . It's got a classy look about it and im sure will provide you with a lot of pleasure on the water . Looks like that hull should cut through wake and chop with ease .Rowing gees it's been over 20 years since I rowed , I used to collect green weed for my dads tackle shop in a little row boat .

But 8 years .......im glad I don't have one on order with you hehehe

Lovely boat mate , happy days , im sure you will enjoy it now its in action.

[snag]

Very impressive indeed, you must feel over the moon now that she's in the water.All the hard works paid off well done.

[davebrewer]

Thanks for the kind comments fellas,the problem now is I'm already trying to decide what to build next.My Rumrunner is going to have to go to pay for extensions now that the kids have taken over the house,so I still need something suitable for more open water.Here are a couple I like,both are local designs. Budget will be the limiting factor but I'll have to do the reno first.

4.57M Riptide M500

Cheers,

Dave.

[secondnature]

Shes a good looking vessel hope it gives you many years of enjoyment

[dogtooth]

Very impressive . Cait wait to see the pictures of the next Build my boat project .

cheers Dogtooth.... John....

[austral]

nice boat and i know that saratoga boat ramp very well

[davebrewer]

Cheers guys,most appreciated.Jeez Austral,that was well spotted!

Cheers,

Dave.

[warnie100]

I started building this David Payne 4.2m Yellowtail skiff in 2002,and had most of the construction finished in about 18 months,but then got sidetracked onto other things,like work,and a 5.4m Coxcraft Rumrunner,so this languished under the house.Last year I put in a concerted effort in my spare time to finish her,and finally had her ready to move early this year.The work in sanding, fairing,painting and brightwork to a reasonable standard take forever on a boat of even this size,and I only go for a workboat finish.Anyway,the trailer was finally ready a couple of months ago and 6 of us spent a frazzled 10 minutes winching and dragging 250kg of boat up 6.0m of extension ladder boat ramp,over 3 retaining walls totalling 3.0m of rise,onto the trailer.

Here's a few more pictures after a wash down on launch day.

She's actually a gaff cutter sailing boat,but until I get around to making the rig,I'll use it as a launch with a 5 hp outboard,which will push her along at about 9 knots,and intend to get a bowmount electric also.Rows very nicely for a boat this size too.Any comments are most welcome.

Cheers,Dave.

if it goes as good as it looks you will have a ball well done . warnie