John has told me all about you and the boat. Great to see some photos of you both. Best of luck with your next adventure. I really envy your bold spirit. Annie PS If you want instant reefing on any point of sailing, I'd suggest junk rig! (But of course, I would!)
What a stunning boat! It's hard to imagine how tough the men were who sailed her, with those big lug sails and no engine - and all the time after earning their living. I hope there are still a few Zulus around. I know several were converted to ketch at one time. I loved looking at the interior and seeing the heavy timbers supporting the deckhead. Amazing. And the black and white photos are wonderful. Thank you for entering this piece of history.
Hi John. Thank you. I'm really thrilled with the way FanShi has turned out. She's not for everybody, but suits me down to the ground. There are now one or two variations on the theme in build. Anyone wanting plans can get the for free by joining the Junk Rig Association and contacting David Tyler through the membership list. It would be fun to see how other people interpret the boat 🙂 I had nothing to do with any of the movies, really, but I appreciate that people have been kind enough to make them and share them with me.
Thank for your kind words. The "working name" for the design is SibLim - Small Is Beautiful, Less Is More. It sums up the whole concept, really. I've done my time sailing without an engine, but I'm afraid I like getting the hook down at night. In truth, I don't use the engine that often, but I do like to know it is there! There are some real little gems in the show: I find them much more interesting and appealing than the 70+ ft Fifes, Herreshoffs and Logans, personally. (I confess the fiberglass boats don't even get a click!!)...
What a great little boat. And she seems to be making good progress just under outboard engine. My boat also has outboard auxiliary, but I rarely open her up because I can't stand the noise! When electric outboards come of age ... (ie I don't have to cover the boat in solar panels and load her down with batteries!)
Great to see a small boat used for more than just daysailing. You did a lovely job of the interior. I'm very disappointed as to how few of the boats I've looked at in the show, have photos of the accommodation, so it was a joy to see yours. I've always admired Devlin designs: it's nice to see one "in the flesh".
12′ Welsford Scamp (2016) – SOUTHERN CROSS
John has told me all about you and the boat. Great to see some photos of you both. Best of luck with your next adventure. I really envy your bold spirit. Annie PS If you want instant reefing on any point of sailing, I'd suggest junk rig! (But of course, I would!)29′ Stadel Tancook Whaler (2007) – TOWNY
Love her!42′ Bombigher Schooner (2020) – ANNA MARGARETHA
What a ship. Beautiful craftsmanship. Respect 🙂69′ Scottish Fifie Herring Drifter (1902) – REAPER FR958
What a stunning boat! It's hard to imagine how tough the men were who sailed her, with those big lug sails and no engine - and all the time after earning their living. I hope there are still a few Zulus around. I know several were converted to ketch at one time. I loved looking at the interior and seeing the heavy timbers supporting the deckhead. Amazing. And the black and white photos are wonderful. Thank you for entering this piece of history.26′ Tyler/Hill Custom Junk (2021) – FANSHI
Hi John. Thank you. I'm really thrilled with the way FanShi has turned out. She's not for everybody, but suits me down to the ground. There are now one or two variations on the theme in build. Anyone wanting plans can get the for free by joining the Junk Rig Association and contacting David Tyler through the membership list. It would be fun to see how other people interpret the boat 🙂 I had nothing to do with any of the movies, really, but I appreciate that people have been kind enough to make them and share them with me.26′ Tyler/Hill Custom Junk (2021) – FANSHI
Thank for your kind words. The "working name" for the design is SibLim - Small Is Beautiful, Less Is More. It sums up the whole concept, really. I've done my time sailing without an engine, but I'm afraid I like getting the hook down at night. In truth, I don't use the engine that often, but I do like to know it is there! There are some real little gems in the show: I find them much more interesting and appealing than the 70+ ft Fifes, Herreshoffs and Logans, personally. (I confess the fiberglass boats don't even get a click!!)...22′ Devlin Pilothouse Schooner (1981) – RED SCHOONER
What a great little boat. And she seems to be making good progress just under outboard engine. My boat also has outboard auxiliary, but I rarely open her up because I can't stand the noise! When electric outboards come of age ... (ie I don't have to cover the boat in solar panels and load her down with batteries!)21′ Devlin Cutter (2019) – PATTY B.
Great to see a small boat used for more than just daysailing. You did a lovely job of the interior. I'm very disappointed as to how few of the boats I've looked at in the show, have photos of the accommodation, so it was a joy to see yours. I've always admired Devlin designs: it's nice to see one "in the flesh".19′ Thiel Escargot Houseboat (2009) – NUTSHELL
So cute. I love her,22′ Purbrook Heron Raised-Deck Sloop (1958) – OTTER
I just love these little boats. Good to see one in the show. Did she sail across the Atlantic?