34′ McIntosh Cutter originally designed for Gordon “Swifty” Swift. Utilizing the keel from the original MerryWing, Bud designed this cruising boat with minimal overhangs. BriarPatch was built with love over 7.5 years on nights and weekends in Tuftonboro, NH and is primarily sailed along the Maine coast. She has migrated south twice on year long adventures to the Bahamas.
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A beautiful boat! I was curious about the mast tabernacle, is that really for raising and lowering the mast? And I was wondering how the anchor arrangement was working for you.
Originally I thought I could raise and lower myself if necessary but the mast overhangs the stern by about 25 ft
The tabernacle is made in 2 sections so the winches come off with the top half and the boom stays attached for transport over the road. No hole in the deck and this arrangement has worked out for us. 4×8 fir mast support (fixed ) makes up corner post for the head . We carry 2 yachtsman anchors ready to deploy all the time and having them out on the bowsprit keeps them off the deck. Everything works fine.
Don’t know if you got the other message…we said it is great to see you maintaining Black Star in Bristol condition, always a lot of work but the end result is always worth it..
Dean and Kathy
Annie, thanks for the positive feedback on Briar Patch. We have loved the show and see many hours of upkeep and repairs represented in the boats shown . Always great to peruse what others have accomplished and recognize many, especially ones we see sailing Maine for all these years. You folks have provided a great service by putting this show on…
Keep up the good work and say hello to Maynard if you get a chance. Dean and Kathy.
Hey Dean, Briar Patch looks business-like and sharp. It was a pleasure working with you bending frames into Freuen. There are more to bend in. See you soon. Shawn.
A beautiful boat! I was curious about the mast tabernacle, is that really for raising and lowering the mast? And I was wondering how the anchor arrangement was working for you.
Originally I thought I could raise and lower myself if necessary but the mast overhangs the stern by about 25 ft
The tabernacle is made in 2 sections so the winches come off with the top half and the boom stays attached for transport over the road. No hole in the deck and this arrangement has worked out for us. 4×8 fir mast support (fixed ) makes up corner post for the head . We carry 2 yachtsman anchors ready to deploy all the time and having them out on the bowsprit keeps them off the deck. Everything works fine.
It was great to finally run into in Northeast Harbor last summer. The boat is even more beautiful in real life.
Ted and Judy
Don’t know if you got the other message…we said it is great to see you maintaining Black Star in Bristol condition, always a lot of work but the end result is always worth it..
Dean and Kathy
This is a very attractive boat and I can imagine she made a nice floating home for those adventures to the Bahamas.
Annie, thanks for the positive feedback on Briar Patch. We have loved the show and see many hours of upkeep and repairs represented in the boats shown . Always great to peruse what others have accomplished and recognize many, especially ones we see sailing Maine for all these years. You folks have provided a great service by putting this show on…
Keep up the good work and say hello to Maynard if you get a chance. Dean and Kathy.
What a great boat! We will have to look for you on the water.
Cheers,
Ted and Judy
A great boat and great pictures. Not to mention a warm and welcoming saloon. Cheers!
Well done Dean, hope we meet up downeast!
Hey Dean, Briar Patch looks business-like and sharp. It was a pleasure working with you bending frames into Freuen. There are more to bend in. See you soon. Shawn.