Russell Brown 1,241 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 A short article on one of my favorite boats: https://www.sailingworld.com/story/sailboats/gougeons-everlasting-experiment/?fbclid=IwAR075wFATpDqLPXp_bsBiyNi2DDE13wcgCJ0oxlNq9LPRF-4lP2Mqm4rZd8 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mundt 324 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Art! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rasputin22 3,505 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Did you ever see CAKEWALK Russell? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
guerdon 272 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Russell, this is the boat that forced me into boatbuilding full time. It's wonderful to see her respected. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Russell Brown 1,241 Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 9 hours ago, Rasputin22 said: Did you ever see CAKEWALK Russell? Never saw Cakewalk. It looks pretty fast. Ollie is another favorite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bruno 137 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1969 1969 1969 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mizzmo 122 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Cool article, thanks for the link Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Dumas 408 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Funny how much the doghouse and windows look like a west coast sled Such a cool experiment. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
multihuler 266 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 On 8/14/2021 at 7:38 PM, Russell Brown said: Never saw Cakewalk. It looks pretty fast. Ollie is another favorite. Jim Gardiner was working with the Gougeon's when he built her, 34x26 2000lbs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patzefran 19 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Looks like he tortured the ply but also his mainsail ! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
multihuler 266 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 On 8/27/2021 at 12:08 AM, patzefran said: Looks like he tortured the ply but also his mainsail ! Yes, how embarrassing, it was only the third day sailing her, and both downhauls were cheesey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rehmbo 6 Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 On the date of the original post, I was fortunate enough to fill-in for an unavailable crew and was into my 2nd day of a 3-day regatta, sailing on Adagio with Matt and Ben on Saginaw bay. What an amazing opportunity. I will never be confused with a multihull expert, but have spent time on everything from a Hobie 16 to an Orma60 and a bunch of fun boats in-between. With that perspective, I can say that Adagio is truly a unique and special boat. She glides through water silently and efficiently like a rowing shell. Even at an effortless 15+ knots I was amazed to see basically zero wake behind her. Matt, Alan, Ben, and the supporting team have done an amazing job keeping her sailing in top form- perhaps dare I say, better than ever. I could go on and on. I'm truly grateful for the chance to sail on this little piece of history. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Groucho Marx 230 Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 You call Adagio tortured ply construction; this is tortured. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patzefran 19 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 It is not me, but the Gougeon's brothers in their book about wood epoxy construction ! I admit your boats are a lot more tortured. You are a great Artist ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
guerdon 272 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Explosively beautiful, like tinker belle with a hand grenade [and the pin is pulled]. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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