Restoring Rosalind, Episode 11: When There Are No Boat Plans
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- February, 2021: Rosalind was built in 1903, and she's been changed to suit the needs of those who worked and lived aboard her. Her deck arrangements, the shape of her rudder, and the details of her rig have almost been lost to time. Almost. Andrew's research about luggers started long before Andrew knew Rosalind existed, and because few of William Paynter's drawings are still around, what remained of Rosalind's good shape has turned out to be his best resource when it comes to knowing how to properly put her back together again. But what about construction and joinery details? How's the scuttle hatch work? How tall should the masts be? Because there are no plans for Rosalind, Andrew has relied on books, photographs of luggers still afloat, and a few other resources to make a best, educated guess.
At the end of this video is a tribute to Paul Welch, an influential person whose hospitality aboard his own boat was one of the sparks that lit Andrew's fire for boats. He says, "Paul was one of the kindest and most generous people I was fortunate enough to know when I lived in Cornwall. He was also brilliant in ways difficult to express, and an irreplaceable part of the community. I am sure his loss is felt deeply by a great many people, myself included. Words really seem inadequate for this." It's with great gratitude to filmmaker Ian Nesbitt that you get to hear and see Paul at the end. We'll let him speak for himself, and we're proud to dedicate this episode to him.
Rosalind, a vernacular working sailboat built in St. Ives by William Paynter, has had a long and well traveled life. She's being rebuilt in Mystic, Connecticut by Andrew Guest, a boatbuilder and restorer who had already been thinking about building a lugger when he found this one destined for the chainsaw in Oxford, Maryland. Subscribe to this channel to follow her extensive restoration.
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That clip of Mr. Welch speaking was awesome! I nearly missed that wonderful message for not watching 'till the end. I agree with him: it is about life and living, people, experiences, and all that is humane and beautiful! In my eye, a wooden boat is a symbol of what is beautiful about moving along in step with nature. Thanks 🙂!
I just ran into your channel yesterday, and I'd like to say that I have now watched all your videos on Rosalind's restoration. She is looking very nice. I like that you share so much about everything you find concerning her history. Not only do I enjoy history in general, I'm also a woodworker. I have recently become so fascinated by wooden boats that I cannot get enough of wooden boat building. Thank for sharing you journey with us, very greatly appreciated. Good luck.
So glad you're enjoying them! Thank you for watching.
A little bird dropped me off from a Acorn..!
Love the intro!!❤️ great build sir
I'm really looking forward to your next episode.Your talent as a boat builder and problem solver are very impressive.I was intrigued by the way you employ mechanical means to do accomplish jobs that would otherwise be impossible for one person to accomplish.And what you have done so far with the physical challenges you face as a result of your accident is truly inspiring.
I appreciate the thoroughness of your approach and your depth of knowledge. I like to think that a bit of Paul Welch is being carried on by you.
Fair winds and following seas, Paul.
Glad to see you back. You are a very thoughtful fellow. I'm sure that you will continue the good works of your dear friend Paul
when I began watching I thought how boring, now here I am 40 minutes later and I could have watched another hour of your discussion! well done, a throughly interesting video!! -_-
I love the pace of your films. It always takes me a few minutes of fidgeting to tune in (what does that say about me?) but it’s so worthwhile. The detail and richness you get by taking your time is worth it.
Excellent vid! Love these traditional fishing boats.
Sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing your project with the world. 🇨🇦
I'm sorry for your loss. The clip of Paul talking gave me a sense of what a great guy he was. Thanks for passing it along.
Yes! Please! Very much enjoyed your research as I have owned two old wooden boats in the past, (both still going
Sorry on an ipad! Anyway they are both still around and were representative of a pair of local shipwrights in the early 1900 . “Clea” and “The Holy Family “ both built by the Pascunucci bros shipyard in Sausalito for the local Salomon fishery in San Francisco Bay. I did so much research while I owned each just to keep them up. Bravo! Well done.
Wonderful video. Keep them coming.
Great Video! The research is all important and documenting your thoughts and choices is invaluable for future restorations and new builds (Replicas).
Well done. Tragic to hear of your friend Paul.
Very interesting discussion. I would like to see more of your photos of the old boats. Sorry for your loss, Paul seemed like a great mentor. R.I.P.
New Academy of Boatbuilding! I've "missed some boats" in my live so, to me, your project is very precious. I think what you do is brilliant and I hope you can extend. The first time I watched I thought it was somewhat boring and I even thought for a moment you were a little arrogant, but I was mistaking. You are enriching us and if I had money I would support you. Now only through words. Greating from the Netherlands.
Killed by a tree. How tragic. Sorry for your loss. Extremely interesting episode. You have certainly done your research.
Excellent video, sorry for your loss, totally admire how you are pushing on in these bizarre times, and I am looking forwards to when your boat takes to the waves again.
Well done good Sir, thank you.
I would love to watch the film by Ian Nesbitt but the link no longer functions. I'm new here and very much enjoying your videos. Am allergic to FaceBook so I can only follow here. Keep up the great work. Cheers, Toby
I think you mentioned the Ed Monk scholarship. Have you watched Travels with Geordie on CZcams? The guy is living aboard and renovating an Ed Monk cruiser
Have you tried to contact the South Kensington science Museum they used to have a great collection of material on working boats. may well be worth dropping them an email.
Try the british Library online