Couta Boats given a second chance

[@dreamtimesv]

A very interesting video and those boats are just superb. Appreciate the time taken to bring them to us. All the best with the winter projects. Best

[@SmallSailboatCruising]

Many thanks! After a tough couple of months I’m finding the creative energy coming back.

[@evewilkinson9653]

Super video, thank you. Looking forward to seeing more. Eve from England 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@SmallSailboatCruising]

More to come!

[@michaelobrien3613]

Beautiful couta -boat, so good to see.

[@SmallSailboatCruising]

Will look even better in the water.

[@tonycoutts-smith2663]

Everyone should watch a video like this before they start their day.

[@SmallSailboatCruising]

And you have given me a great start to my day. Join me on Patreon for free. Early access to my next one br end of today.

[@craiganderson8232]

Some folkes inspire and they also live inspiring lives, don't they. Thanks for the insight keep up the good work.👍😎

[@SmallSailboatCruising]

They do indeed. Cheers Chris.

[@glennbrown1961]

Nice little craft. Prop looks about right. You should be proud to have her. I would love a boat like her.

[@SmallSailboatCruising]

The prop is the secret sauce! Glad you like the look.

[@richardjoy5060]

Thanks great video, good to see you back and forward to further updates on Sarah Ann.

[@SmallSailboatCruising]

Back and ready to roll! Sarah Ann is always full of surprises, so let's see what she's up to next.

[@stevejohnson810]

That's a beautiful boat.

[@SmallSailboatCruising]

It's not just a boat, it's a floating masterpiece!

[@petermarks5629]

Great video Chris. Right up there with all your wonderful videos. I look forward to them. Cheers Pete

[@SmallSailboatCruising]

Glad you like them! I appreciate your feedback. Every time I’m trying to take them to the next level. Been doing some serious study and hope the next one does just that.

[@John-jr7rs]

great video. i love the Couta boats

[@SmallSailboatCruising]

Glad you like them! I’m looking forward to helping AJ to launch Arabella next summer.

[@RobertSmith-jl4yw]

Chris, I've commented a little before on your lovely channel, and your replies have always been helpful. I have a Sunmaid 20 as you did. I can see why you prefer the perfectly formed and proportioned Sarah Anne. I took out the old cockpit on my Sunmaid and completely rebuilt it 3.5" higher, floor and seats, adding a 10" wide bridge deck. The first cut required an act of will, I can tell you. The process was highly enjoyable, and the results inside and out so much improves the boat. It's a fibreglass tub, but one of the best around. Other than that I build the occasional (small) plywood boat, once to my own design - nothing fancy, and there's nothing like the satisfaction it gives. That was a rambling way of saying how relatable this video is to me. Tasmania is a lovely place for a family with small boats (I've surveyed most of its harbours). maybe we'll end up there. All the best from South Australia.

[@SmallSailboatCruising]

Hi Robert great to hear from you again. I do like the Sunmaid hull for a trailer sailer. It’s a good starting point for a very capable little boat. Do connect with me through Patreon or Facebook or KZbin members. All of these are free of cost to you. I’d love to see photos of your work

[@scottastell9415]

Loved the tour of Couta boat yard.

[@SmallSailboatCruising]

Glad you enjoyed it. There are a few more Boats salted away in sheds

[@undersail262]

Great video.. can’t wait to see more, viewing from Canada, I’ve got a fiberglass Alberg 22 sailboat. Thanks for sharing

[@SmallSailboatCruising]

Love the Albergs. Proper little ships.

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Camels in Tasmania? Beautiful boat(s)! Fair winds.

[@SmallSailboatCruising]

Ha ha. No he was a western Australian buyer.

[@SmallSailboatCruising]

I’d be interested in your thoughts on the H28. I’m looking into a wooden one (30ft version) possibly going for a sail on her next week. Will send you a link to the video when I post it. Cheers Chris

[@martineyer5336]

Man those sausages looked good, now I am hungry.

[@SmallSailboatCruising]

There are sausages. Then there are AJ’s sausages!!😋

[@andypandy955]

Really nice video. I am working hard to get my beautiful boat in the water she is an American Catboat about 14foot.6inch long and nearly 7 foot wide in the middle. That why the call them 2 to 1 boats. She was built by apprentices at Skol Ar Mor school in France last year. But me being me decided to make many alterations to her. I won't go into detail but it has taken nearly a year to do. What is it about wooden boats I just love them.

[@SmallSailboatCruising]

Thanks for connecting here. I’d love to see some photos. Would be great if you could help me start up a conversation in KZbin members. The catboats share similar DNA. Cheers Chris