Richard,
I am sending along some pictures of my modified Chebacco, "Inspector Clouseau." Two weeks before the launch date, I discovered the boat was covered with pink overspray. It's a mystery where it came from, hence the reference to the Pink Panther.
My boat is a combination of cedar strip and cold molded construction to the lines of the lap-plank Chebacco 20. However, I adapted the full keel from the glass house Chebacco for this boat. By eliminating the centerboard trunk, I was able to open up both the cockpit and the cabin. The boat carries 200 pounds of scrap steel and concrete ballast.
Inspector Clouseau sails to weather remarkably well, though how is a bit of a mystery, but off the wind this boat really shines.
The pictures show me out sailing in the Oakland-Alameda Estuary, and also out on San Francisco Bay.
If anyone is interested in knowing more, they can reach me at j_tuma (at sign) comcast (period) net.
John Tuma
PS: Thanks for putting the Chebacco News together. I really enjoy
seeing what other Chebacco enthusiasts are up to.
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