Maine Aboard A Nor’sea 27: DIY Weddings, Lyle Hess Rendezvouz, Good Deals at the Patagonia Outlet
Well progress has really slowed here on Elizabeth! Damn distractions… At least this latest distraction was sailing related I figure. One good thing about this distraction was that it forced me to get the dink all waxed and the oars leathered. So… I have had a launching of sorts, however it wasn’t all that. I must mention, I’m not thrilled with the Fatty Knees 7′ so far. I think my oars are too long and heavy for one, but overall I find the boat a bit tender, a bit wet in a chop and difficult to row with two people. I did tie up next to an 8′ model in South Freeport, and it is substantially larger and boasts significantly more freeboard and cargo capacity. This is the model the Pardey’s rave about. Read more »
