Moby Nick -- I'd be happy to try out your snubbing winch. My season's not over yet -- I may be able to get another month out of it. I will, however, defer to...
I've spoken to fellow Melonhead Pat Lawler, and he would be delighted to join up with us on Saturday night. So that, I believe, makes 8 for dinner so far. :-) ...
Roger, Give it a try. Not only were you the first to post, but the way the weather has been up here has been so iffy that I don'g know if I will be able to...
Seizure? Nawww. A few shivers maybe. Maybe all this winch R & D will be good though 'cause when we introduce the new Melonseed Radial Spinnaker next season...
Just a few comments on the upcoming "SHOW"...the entire town is buzzing with excitement. I spent the weekend sailing in and around the Annapolis area and...
Ok, Bob, I'll ship it to Roger R. now, and the get it into your hands early next season. Perhaps Roger can just ship it to you instead of to me. I was using...
Any photos, drawings or clear descriptions of exactly what the setup for rowing looks like? I wont be ready to try this until next summer but I can dream. I...
IMAGINE is still available. Dark green hull, exceptional condition, all options, immediate delivery $8,000 ($10,100+ new). If not sold by Thursday, Roger will...
Mike Johnson had a nice post on the 13th of September. His preference for the melonseed over larger boats is one I have come to share in a big way this summer....
Patrick, I would be honored to sail with you. I will let you know when I will be heading down that way. I sail several times a week. Dave has his melonseed...
Group - I have completed my first wooden boat based on the Uncle John's flatiron skiff. I built it primarily for rowing but found I have an interest in...
Hi Phil. This is Karen from Fulton, Missouri -- about 2 hours west from you on I-70. I have a Melonseed that I would be happy to show you -- you can't keep my...
Hi Phil: I can't answer your questions, but I'd suggest that you post a message in the forum at Woodenboat magazine. See: www.woodenboatvb.com . There are a...
Phil, I have built a Melonseed and have plans for Zephyr, so I will try to answer some of your questions: 1. Melonseed sail - The Crawford Melonssed sail is 62...
I had the priveldge today to meet up with Roger C, the head Melonhead, and his lovely girl friend, Peg. The backdrop of this meeting was amidst the pagentry...
Hi Phil: I bought my wooden Melon Seed without spars nor sail. Since it is virtually the same size as a Crawford, I bought a complete set from Roger and have...
Phil, I've never sailed a Melonseed, but I've recently built a Zephyr, so I'll throw in my 2 cents worth. Polytarp sails: Unless you take the time to cut your ...
Thanks for the excellent comments. However, most are still too general for my use. I need someone to put a tape measure to their sails and give me the...
... OK, I am reading from my Barto Melonseed plans. Starting from the base of the mast the sail goes up 7 feet 3 inches, turns left about 20 degrees for 6...
I just thought some of you might find it fun to see the MS display at the boat show. Follow the enclosed link and take control of the camera. Pan fully to the...
In addition to the foldable utility trailers, Harbor Freight makes a boat trailer that they sell for $300. I'm using it for my Zephyr. Their boat trailer...
I note that online and in Roger's shop there is some dissatisfaction with "gunsmoke blue," the official color designation of the 300-blue melonseed skiff. When...
... Actually, it can be done fairly easily, just not on the move (which is unnecessary, anyway). ... The Crawford snotters use cleats on the mast. ... KISS....
Hi all -- It's been a real hoot to peek in on the show, and in particular, RC's stand, by way of the Annapolis webcam brought to our attention a few days ago...
RR: You bet it was a hoot...particularly on Saturday when the harvest moon tide flooded out most of the Show. RC was talking on the phone with Ron in...
Weather forecast for the Milwaukee area: Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 1am, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a...
Bob, 2 words: Ice boating!!! Maybe Roger can come up with some sort of add-on bracket and skate ass'y. to make an iceboat out of a Melonseed??? -Don ... From:...
