Portuguese Style Dinghy

I built a few. Found one In Motueka still going strong after15 years. Needing a good coat of paint though.

“So this happened in Montana. I'm on my way to go to my interview this morning when I get pulled over by a police officer.

I am native American and my friend that was with me is black. Just saying.

Both brake lights decided to go out this time.

As he walked to the car and I was pulling out my stuff, he quickly said,

"Don't worry about pulling anything out. I just want you to know that your brake lights are out."

So I'm immediately upset, because I just got them replaced like last month.

So I explained to him how Firestone wants to charge me $600 just to run a test on the wiring of the car.

He looked at me like 😨 and told me to pop the trunk.

He checked the lights in the trunk and tapped them, but they didn't come on.

So he told me to pop the hood to check the relay box then asked me to get out to check the other one.

Then worked on the wiring under the dash.

He could've easily given me a ticket, but Officer Jenkins stepped out of officer role, and into mechanic role, and human role to make sure I was straight.

By the way HE FIXED THEM."

The 1888 gaff cutter Thalia has won the Gstaad Yacht Club Centenarian of the Year trophy at the Classic Boat Awards. Well deserved! Full results and ceremony here: https://awards.classicboat.co.uk/winners/
Royal Ocean Racing Club Old Gaffers Association Robbe & Berking Classics OGA - The Association for Gaff Rig Sailing The Elephant Boatyard Hamble Classics

I am building again,starting with the 1.8 mtr. model.A great little load carrier and easy to row.Will build to any stage.or to order.

I AM STARTING TO BUILD AGAIN.THE ONE BUILDING NOW IS THE 1.8 MTRE MODEL. WILL SELL AT ANY STAGE OF CONSTRUCTION.

just another one only waiting for paint before moving to the water