That’s a very sweet little boat. Thanks for the video, which is also nicely put together! This is, I believe, the first Melonseed I’ve seen with a bowsprit, and I must say that after a quick double take, she looks just right! I am, however, puzzled by the skinny, white bundle under the boom. Could a smart fellow really rig a stunsail on such a small boat? 😮 All the best! See you soon! 🎉
Chis the white bundle under the boom is his boom tent. It even has misquote netting. I also believe Buddy lengthened the boat a little bit. He is pretty creative. I’m glad you liked the video thank you for the compliments.
Looks very different from other melonseeds I have seen. Bowsprit with jib and gaff rather than a sprit sail. Combings too. How long is it withou the sprit? What other mods did you make?
I "stretched" the boat when I built it to 16'9", moved the cb case forward about 4 inches, and made it more like a traditional melonseed, albeit bigger. The original 'seeds were used for duck hunting. They had toe rails with scuppers to be able to lash their decoys on deck. My toerails have scuppers every 18" from bow to stern which aren't necessay for drainage, but make excellent "tie points" to attach fairleads for sheets, tie bumpers, etc. Also, melonseeds built in the northern climates have big cockpits and small decks whereas those built like in Florida have big decks and small cockpits - almost like a foot well. When it is 90 degrees you want to sit on the deck in the breeze and when you are sailing on the northeast coast where the water is cold and consequently the air is cool they like to be down in the boat.
@@buddysimons5200 I appreciate the reply and this info. I have long admired the melonseed and have redrawn the original specs in CAD software with the expectation of building one. Thanks for the video and please make more.
Thank you for sharing. This was my dream breakfast. Soon or later we'll all return to the Sea ⛵
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks
what a beautiful boat. Thanks for posting.
You’re welcome. Glad you enjoyed
Thanks Bill. I really enjoyed the build, just like I am enjoying my current build!
Gorgeous boat 😍
It’s a nice one for sure. He did an amazing job building it.
Buddy is surely a professional boat builder
He’s one of those people that can build anything. His current project is a Welsford Sweet Pea.
Only the person who built a boat knows of all the errors! Thanks!
Waterchicken. That's funny!
Cool dingy!
Waterhen actually :)
I guess it would be a Waterchicken so to speak.
That’s a very sweet little boat. Thanks for the video, which is also nicely put together! This is, I believe, the first Melonseed I’ve seen with a bowsprit, and I must say that after a quick double take, she looks just right! I am, however, puzzled by the skinny, white bundle under the boom. Could a smart fellow really rig a stunsail on such a small boat? 😮 All the best! See you soon! 🎉
Chis the white bundle under the boom is his boom tent. It even has misquote netting. I also believe Buddy lengthened the boat a little bit. He is pretty creative. I’m glad you liked the video thank you for the compliments.
@@willrobertson14 Thanks! One mystery resolved! 🏆
Anything else I can help with? @@christophernoto
@@buddysimons5200 No, Buddy, you done good! 👍 👍
At 5:13" you can see the boom tent in action! Quick to set up too.
Looks very different from other melonseeds I have seen. Bowsprit with jib and gaff rather than a sprit sail. Combings too. How long is it withou the sprit? What other mods did you make?
He has heavily modified that boat. I’ll ask him what he did.
I "stretched" the boat when I built it to 16'9", moved the cb case forward about 4 inches, and made it more like a traditional melonseed, albeit bigger. The original 'seeds were used for duck hunting. They had toe rails with scuppers to be able to lash their decoys on deck. My toerails have scuppers every 18" from bow to stern which aren't necessay for drainage, but make excellent "tie points" to attach fairleads for sheets, tie bumpers, etc. Also, melonseeds built in the northern climates have big cockpits and small decks whereas those built like in Florida have big decks and small cockpits - almost like a foot well. When it is 90 degrees you want to sit on the deck in the breeze and when you are sailing on the northeast coast where the water is cold and consequently the air is cool they like to be down in the boat.
@@buddysimons5200 I appreciate the reply and this info. I have long admired the melonseed and have redrawn the original specs in CAD software with the expectation of building one. Thanks for the video and please make more.