Introduction

Capt Tony

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Oct 12, 2018, 4:58:12 PM10/12/18

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I would like to join Dudley's "Cape Henry" group as I am now a year and a half into building a bilge keel version of this lovely boat. I hope to pick up tips from previous builders, and may be my experiences can help others. I am a retired Master Mariner who has never tackled a boat building like this before - just canoes ! If this introduction works I will try and work out how to post images giving a construction timeline.

Rgds to all - Tony

Ryerson "Elvee"

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Oct 12, 2018, 6:36:55 PM10/12/18

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Welcome Tony, can't wait to see your boat photos.

Ryerson

CaptainSkully

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Oct 13, 2018, 12:17:47 AM10/13/18

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Hey Tony,

Welcome to this awesome group! I was also extremely attracted to the bilge keel option. I look forward to seeing your progress. Is there a build blog or something we can follow? I have abandoned the idea of shipping the boat to the UK to travel the canals as it's too wide. I just love the boat in and of itself and Dudley's customer service is right up there with the late/great Ian Farrier.

Ron Jesche CH21' Sealion'

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Oct 13, 2018, 8:36:10 AM10/13/18

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Welcome Capt. Tony.Here are a couple of pictures of my Cape Henry's first outing at a wooden boat festival today. She's not quite finished yet but nearly there. Looking forward to seeing your build photos. Hope these photos help to kerp you inspired. Ron

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Ron Jesche CH21' Sealion'

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Oct 13, 2018, 8:40:17 AM10/13/18

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Here is another photo from today's festival. Ron

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Ryerson "Elvee"

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Oct 14, 2018, 6:10:09 AM10/14/18

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Beautiful boat Ron.

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