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Published: 2006-10-26 03:23:20 +0000 UTC; Views: 220; Favourites: 2; Downloads: 1
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Description For more information on this boat from the local newspaper: [link]
(It's an entertaining read)

Never having built a sailboat before Ramsey set forth on building quite a large ship. He used the guide: "The Famous Tahiti Ketch, Her History and How to Build Her," a 79-page, step-by-step guide. Starting in his garage he soon had to tear out a wall to take it out and put the project in a bigger building. He enlisted the help of his friends to help him with the project.

I recall seeing it in various states of construction in it's latter home. It was an interesting curiosity, to see such a large ship being built as a hobby build.

Now at the age of 79 and 12 years after Ramsey started his project, the 30-foot Tahiti Two ketch, Ramsey's Dream, has become a reality.
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Comments: 6

thurop [2008-12-05 14:45:39 +0000 UTC]

HOLY SHIT... thats amazing...

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brassshadow In reply to thurop [2008-12-06 05:46:58 +0000 UTC]

Yes indeed, I regret that I haven't had the opportunity to board it. Maybe some time when I go back to visit.

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mistakeablyme [2007-07-01 22:37:06 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful boat.

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brassshadow In reply to mistakeablyme [2007-07-03 02:38:54 +0000 UTC]

yeah it is an amazing boat. It was neat to see it in various stages while it was being built.

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theburling [2006-10-26 13:02:00 +0000 UTC]

ooooh wonderful

i love the mood, and the whole "lonliness of the sea" feel it gives me. The contrasts add to that whole feeling of seperation.

but that's just my feeling about it.

Still a wonderful piece

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brassshadow In reply to theburling [2006-10-26 16:43:23 +0000 UTC]

thanks
glad you like it.

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