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Old 12-28-2007, 09:47 AM
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When I'm not detecting, I'm sailing. These are pictures of one of the 3 sailboats I built with my father. It took a year to build her but the result speaks for itself!

















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Old 12-28-2007, 10:05 AM
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Beautiful! Are you taking orders?...just need to find a little more clad and I'll be ready to buy!

Very, very nice!
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Old 12-28-2007, 10:14 AM
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Shes a beauty Steve! Made my first attempt at boats about 2 years ago, a 12' row. Haven't got the nerve to try a sail yet.
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Old 12-28-2007, 10:49 AM
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Default Great job!

It's one of my other hobbies as well. Looks like you did a great job. How does she handle?

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Well, boys, I'm just amazed at the sheer talent here at TQ! Extremely nice.
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Very nice Steve ! Can I get onea thouse in an icebreaker model ?
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oh how awesome!!! Even better that you got to build that with your dad!! That's so special!
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A great job and past time. The few times I went sailing were very relaxing.
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Nice job...That is a beauty!!!...Love that first pic!!!

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Very nice work.....WTG!!

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