"Escape to Continue"
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covering the construction, sailing, and adventures of the
Vacationer Class boat built by two guys who just don't know when
to give up!
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Recent News:
January 9 2004 - Ordered
the plans from Stevenson Projects
January 11, 2004 - Picked out the electric motor, refrigerator,
and head. (found all 3 at Wal-Mart!)
January 12, 2004 - Selected colors. Silver sails, Black Lower
Hull, Blue Cabin and between the rubrails, white deck.
January 21, 2004 - The plans are here!
January 23, 2004 - Agreed to buy a 48lb thrust trolling motor and
deep cycle battery from Ron Reams for $75. Pick up Friday 30th!
January 30, 2004 - Got the motor and battery! Ron gave it to us
on the condition that we would take him sailing!
February 10, 2004 - Escape
to Continue's website is created.
February 11, 2004 - The materials are ordered!
February 20, 2004 - Purchased the Main Sheet and some other
locally available hardware
February 27, 2004 - Purchased the materials for the Keel (1X12,
Epoxy coated screws and Gorilla Glue )
March 5, 2004 - Purchased Bosch jig saw
March 6, 2004 - Began lofting the keel with lots of volunteer
assistance!
March 20, 2004 - Finished cutting out the keel
March 26, 2004 - Purchased 5 sheets of ACX fir plywood for the
hull and bulkheads
April 2, 2004 - Purchased lots and lots of clamps for making the
keel and holding rub rails, etc.
April 3, 2004 - Began glueing the keel together in small workable
sections
April 17, 2004 - Moved everything out to the carport and began
putting together the larger sections.
April 23, 2004 - Purchased the last 1X12 for the keel
April 24, 2004 - Life Jackets! We bought life jackets that will
match the color of the Escape!
April 25, 2004 - Final glue and screw on the keel is complete!
April 27, 2004 - Sanding and sanding to fair up the keel. She is
a beauty. Moved it under the carport covering to protect it from
the rain.
May 2, 2004 - Began lofting the bottom of the boat!
May 3, 2004 - Attached all panels, except the most forward, to
the keel
May 5, 2004 - Cut groove in prow for the final panel and attached
it. The hull bottom is complete!
