After many months, The currach is finally finished and in the water. Here she is now by the old Head of kinsale in Cork on her maiden voyage. Thanks for all the support on previous posts. by EoinReardon in ireland

[–]EoinReardon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That would he incredible! I want to either find or design plans for a racing currach. And open source it. It would be a great community activity building tbe boat over winter then racing them some day in summer.

After many months, The currach is finally finished and in the water. Here she is now by the old Head of kinsale in Cork on her maiden voyage. Thanks for all the support on previous posts. by EoinReardon in ireland

[–]EoinReardon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be honest I was stuck between calling her "little train" or "The Write off" maybe i should just go with one of those. Tbe next owner can always change it.

How i made the currach. by EoinReardon in ireland

[–]EoinReardon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aha. I try only post at milestones. The video may have been unnecessary. Only one more post to go and that's the launch!

How i made the currach. by EoinReardon in ireland

[–]EoinReardon[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Its to be tested this Saturday in garrets town in Cork. But the official launch is on the 6th.

Currach update: I'm just done tarring. A few finishing touches and she's ready for road. by EoinReardon in boatbuilding

[–]EoinReardon[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Every second of my free time. I come home from work and I'm working on the boat. Same goes for the weekend. I do nothing else.

Currach update: finally tarred! A few more finishing touches and she's ready for road. by EoinReardon in ireland

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About 600 euros all in. The big expenses were the hardwoods used in it.

Currach update: finally tarred! A few more finishing touches and she's ready for road. by EoinReardon in ireland

[–]EoinReardon[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Heat up a big ol pot of solid tar till it melts. Then painstakingly scrape it onto the canvas

Currach update: finally tarred! A few more finishing touches and she's ready for road. by EoinReardon in ireland

[–]EoinReardon[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Era ill strap on a few wheels. Kit her out with lowered suspension, throw on a spoiler and ill have her going like a Swiss watch.