Posted on October 15th,2005I was 16 and she was a Gloucester Light Dory,which is just a gorgeous design. 
The lines are amazing and she was beautiful to row. I am particularly proud of the transom,which my dad helped me do with leftover mahogany and finish bright. Same with the breasthook.
Of course I was young and stupid and sold her a year later,something I regret greatly to this day. NEVER DO THIS! It kills me –especially knowing that the buyer left her to dry out and de-laminate (he even painted the brightwork!). Argh…
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