Eisboch wrote:
"Steve" wrote in message
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On 15-Oct-2007, "Eisboch" wrote:

http://www.eisboch.com/chi.jpg

http://www.eisboch.com/chi2.jpg


Note the handle on the sliding hatch cover in this close-up ...

http://www.eisboch.com/handle.jpg


Eisboch
That is absolutely gorgeous. How'd you get mixed up in a news group where
most people think a boat is made of Tupperware?? Would LOVE the whole
story.
Got my first Tupperware boat a year ago - probably won't do that again
unless it's one of these:
http://www.friendshipyachtcompany.com/main_new.html



I got mixed up because I have two or three Tupperware boats.

But, and I hate to admit this .... my first passion is for an older, wood
sailboat.
There's something about the total dependence on wind, wood and sale that
intrigues me.

But, when you have family that *have* to be home by 4 to feed the dogs or
whatever ...

Eisboch



There are some nice traditional-looking sailboats about that aren't too
large and can be easily maintained. I think a fiberglass hull is better
than wood for a fun boat that won't be traveling to strange waters, but
there's no reason the boat can't be trimmed out nicely in poly-coated wood.