Several days ago, I came across the blog of Carl (aka Clipper) which can be found here, that is portraying his experience at building the Glen-L Vera Cruise. I was immediately immersed and instantly hooked in the details of his multiple year journey as he builds his future boat from scratch. Additionally, his decision to do it out of wood (as opposed to fiberglass or metal) had my interest peaked as woodworking is one of my favorite hobbies; that, combined with my current proximity to the Puget Sound (3 minute walk), and the beauty of what Carl is creating, has made me want to embark upon my own quest to build a boat from scratch.
Above, you’ll notice a stock photo of the boat that, at least for now, is the boat that I would like to build. I imagine a number of things might change between now and when I start, but from what I know now, which is admittedly not much, this particular boat fits my current and future needs. The plan design is called the LazyDaze, it is a 23′ trailer-able powerboat that can sleep up to 4 (future kids). You’ll be able to see more photo’s and details at the link just above. I can’t wait until I get to a point where starting is the next step. 🙂
Now, admittedly, I have a lot of weird idea’s throughout my life that don’t always come to anything, mostly due to a lack of funds, but partly due to my personality and many passing fancies. For example, the day before I found the boat building stuff, I spent several hours researching the process of putting in a small hydro power unit to assist in power generation for my house from the creek behind it. Now, as much as I would love to do this, the supporting infrastructure is not only very similar to, but can piggy back off of that of a solar panel system, so that’ll have to come first and isn’t something I’ll do myself. This was one of many different thoughts, ideas, and projects that I’d love to be able to do. However, none of them have excited me as much or as quickly as the idea of a 3+ year boat build done incrementally. Who knows, maybe it’ll take so long that I’ll get to finish it with my kids’ help, kids that I don’t even have yet. 🙂
I’ll continue to post thoughts and ideas here, if I get to a point where I’m posting things such as Carl is doing with his Vera Cruise, aka Some Other Time, I might make a separate blog for it. Otherwise, keep checking back.
Happy Reading!!
Sean