Coastal Cruising in a Pathfinder: Frame #6A

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Frame #6A

I glued the extra bits on the frame last evening. Then cut my stringer slots, trimmed off the excess wood and sanded the frame this evening.

This shot shows the temporary upper rib. It will be removed after the planking is on.

The portable work table is getting a bit crowded. Soon time to clean up a bit.

The cockpit drains will be added after the frame is installed along with the transom.

Time: 1 hr

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About the Pathfinder

Pathfinder is a 17’-4” gaff rigged wooden sailboat designed by John Welsford. Born out of the drawings and lines of the Navigator. (a smaller design which have been built in the hundreds) The Pathfinder is the big brother for more extended cruising with larger crews and cargo. Its many features include a swing up centerboard for beaching, buoyancy compartments, storage lockers, inboard motor mounting, and is lightweight for its size. It’s swing up centerboard enables the Pathfinder not only to beach, but the ability to be launched at any slipway with a regular vehicle and trailer. This opens up a weekend cruising range envied by the big keel boats that must return to home port. It also means that the owner need only to trailer the boat back home at the end of the sail.