Work in progress. 65' lugger reworked after a fire

[Pack Mule]

Looking good Paul .

 

[Sailor of Fortune]

excellent progress, Paul. Shes a looka!

 

[Ski in NC]

Why would you need so much ice?

Ha!! You must not be in the South!! Running out of ice down here is on the same level of "suck" as running out of fuel, running aground, burned up impeller, pooped autopilot, etc, etc.

Can't tell you how many times my trip plans have changed in order to seek ICE.

My boat is too small for such a machine. If I could install one, I would.

 

[FoxtrotCharlie]

"With an ice maker like that, I'd say you're ready for a complimentary TF fridge inspection. Inspector FlyWright standing by for duty, sir."

Al, down here in the South that fine ice is used to keep shrimp and oysters nice and cold, and maybe just a little bit for some cold brews Cajun Rose is looking good!

 

[swampu]

Well, first trip is here.

 

[FlyWright]

Woohoo! Congrats on your impressive accomplishments so far! I bet you were smiling the entire time!

Find any new shoals?

 

[CPseudonym]

Sweet ride Paul. Start enjoying the fruits of your labor.

 

[Art]

Wahooooo! You B Cruizin!

Go Paul GO!!!!

 

[Mel]

Paul, Swampu is looking great. Been a while since i read about your progress. Very impressive about of work. You should be proud of her. I know she will return you home from her first trip. Great way to spend Mother Day with wife and son. Mel

 

[swampu]

Happy Mother's Day, we are loving our first trip.

 

[Blissboat]

Congrats, Paul: It's great to see the Rose stretching her legs. You and she deserve it!

 

[Pack Mule]

Congratulations Paul . Lots of hard work but you stuck it out . Looks like fun on a great boat .

 

[swampu]

Working on the interior a little more, some of the original mahogany I was able to salvage,

 

[Art]

Working on the interior a little more, some of the original mahogany I was able to salvage,
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Happy, Happy! - Joy, Joy!

 

[ragin cajun]

Great to see you and the Rose sharing adventures! Ya know its worth all the efforts when you take a look at your family pictures....everyone with a big ol smile! Paul, where are you docking her?

 

[Sailor of Fortune]

Cajun Rose is lovin life! Nice to see your progress and enjoyment of her!

 

[CPseudonym]

She's looking great Paul

 

[swampu]

I've been shut down during this storm so I did some work on the Rose

 

[Sailor of Fortune]

Next Gulf coast TF get together on the Cajun Rose?LOL! Seriously Paul, she looks awesome

 

[Art]

Wow, Paul... CR girl is looking prettier and prettier!!

 

[Moonstruck]

Paul, she looks awesome. I admire you persistance

 

[Lou_tribal]

Paul, you are lying, CR is not a boat she is more roomy and nicer than my whole house!
Nice job, keep going!

L.

 

[Pack Mule]

Man you've been doing some work . Looks great .

 

[swampu]

Well I finally got her on the yard. It's been 9 years since the last time she was on the hard. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves

 

[Art]

Paul - TY for photos on the hard.

9 yrs. since last haul ... and... unless I'm missing things she looks pretty good.

Couple of appendages coming out of bottom that I'm not sure what for or condition of.

The encrusted one a water intake? The straight tube a below water exit??

Best luck doing her bottom!

Art

 

[Blissboat]

Looks terrific, especially for nine years without hauling. Sure do like those protected wheels and rudders. What does she draw, overall?

Keep those photos coming, Paul!

 

[swampu]

One picture is a cork that was put in by the previous owner after the fire and the other picture is a worm eaten piece of wood the po had installed to level out the transducer

 

[Art]

One picture is a cork that was put in by the previous owner after the fire and the other picture is a worm eaten piece of wood the po had installed to level out the transducer

Thanks for descriptions.

So... Paul, you're up close n' personal with her bottom now. What do you think?

 

[swampu]

Better than I had in my head, I was sure I would find some damage

 

[Art]

Better than I had in my head, I was sure I would find some damage