Launched August 2nd, 2003 in Groningen, The Netherlands. She was built by Jaap Kraayenhof over a two year period from paper plans drawn by Lyle Hess. At a weight of two tons on the trailer, she is a bit much for the Volvo wagon to tow. But the distance is short and the ramp is dry. She had a proper launch with admirers and a cup of Bubbly across the bow with a few words said about how nice it is to be done.
Lyle Hess Designed 16 foot Catboat
"Charlotte"
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Hand crafted from recycled woods
REDWOOD: For strip planking the hull... Came from the ceiling of a dismantled Gymnastic Hall in the Hague
IROKO: Used to construct the stem, inner keel housing and cockpit floor... From laboratory table tops from the University Hospital in Groningen
MERBAU: Used in the outer keel housing and the skeg... This material came from the stairs of the University Hospital in Groningen
MAHOGANY: Used in the coaming and the interior... From thrown out Church benches in Schiedam
DOUGLAS FIR: Used to create the spars... Salvaged from a long closed ladder factory in Apeldom
PITCH PINE: For the sole, flooring and deck beams... this came from a never realized 16 meter project.
Amazing!
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REDWOOD: For strip planking the hull... Came from the ceiling of a dismantled Gymnastic Hall in the Hague
IROKO: Used to construct the stem, inner keel housing and cockpit floor... From laboratory table tops from the University Hospital in Groningen
MERBAU: Used in the outer keel housing and the skeg... This material came from the stairs of the University Hospital in Groningen
MAHOGANY: Used in the coaming and the interior... From thrown out Church benches in Schiedam
DOUGLAS FIR: Used to create the spars... Salvaged from a long closed ladder factory in Apeldom
PITCH PINE: For the sole, flooring and deck beams... this came from a never realized 16 meter project.
Amazing!
Photos and Story from the Internet
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