VINTAGE POND YACHTS—PART II
Further work toward completion of your previously started pond yacht.
- THOM MCLAUGHLIN — AUGUST 17–23
This week is intended to provide the environment and guidance for you to return to Brooklin and resume work on the model you started here at WoodenBoat School. Students from Thom’s building courses from the past seven years working on the 36" ACADIA or BROOKLIN hulls, or the 50" vintage Marblehead NASKEAG pond yacht or the 50" PEONY are invited to participate. Completion of the hull is only halfway toward getting your model ready to sail, and Thom will reenergize the group in getting everyone much closer to completion.
Construction methods and tasks covered in this course will include epoxy sheathing of the hull, completion of the fin and rudder, fabrication of internal support beams, decking, electronics installation, sail control device, manufacture of mast and booms, mounting fittings, and final rigging. Perhaps not every class member will accomplish all of these steps, but at a minimum you will depart this week inspired with specific production knowledge and with the confidence to finish your model at home and get it out sailing.
The course materials fee will cover the cost of the wooden materials for all of your boat’s deck beams, mast, booms, deck, and electronic board. With Thom’s assistance and list of resources, students will be expected to bring along the electronics, appropriate fittings, and rigging items. As always with our pond yacht courses, students will have the opportunity to sail completed pond yachts on our waterfront or in local ponds throughout the week.
Tuition: $700
Materials: $150
Note: This is a six-day course ending Saturday afternoon.
“Thom McLaughlin was outstanding. He has a true passion for the subject of pond yachts and tremendous knowledge of the history of the Marblehead class in particular. It was an excellent experience in a very enjoyable setting. Wish I were staying another week!”