Ep. 12 - The PRETTIEST Boat In The Fleet - 'Fair Wind' a Welsford Pathfinder

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Small Craft Tasmania

Small Craft Tasmania

Ай бұрын

Every now and then you come across a boat that’s too special to pass up an opportunity to sail, let alone buying.
This is the story of how we came across Fair Wind, our new little ship.
Credit to John Welsford for designing ANOTHER great small craft. And credit to the builder for perhaps the best looking ‘Cabined’ Pathfinder we’ve seen. Fair Wind is a pleasure to look at and a joy to sail.
We intentionally haven’t mentioned the builders name in this video out of respect for his privacy, however we would like to thank him for allowing us to purchase Fair Wind.
Mat & Jo

Пікірлер: 79
@martintruran8469
@martintruran8469 Ай бұрын
I'm a gentleman! Now will you two stop finding all the boats that I want? Absolutely stunning craft, the builder deserves the boat version of the Archibald prize.
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx Ай бұрын
Mate...you'd just wrap rubber around her bilge...stay away!!! XX
@martintruran8469
@martintruran8469 Ай бұрын
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx well she does need a skirt to finish the look😁
@setkacagarro-blogspot-com
@setkacagarro-blogspot-com Ай бұрын
Nice nice nice, i have always liked the pathfinder with a lid,
@kdhwjudson
@kdhwjudson 10 күн бұрын
This is beyond my imagination. It’s incredibly beautiful.
@til7545
@til7545 Ай бұрын
No way this beauty has been hiding unsailed😮!!!! What a find…. Craftsmanship looks absolutely outstanding. Man I‘m envious - congratulations to you both for becoming her new caretakers 🥂
@simonwhite8092
@simonwhite8092 Ай бұрын
What a beauty. You can hear the excitement in your voice. That’s falling in love, that is! You can’t stop giggling. Superb!
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx Ай бұрын
Thanks mate. Appreciate your feedback and glad you enjoyed the episode. Stay salty...Mat & Jo
@tewaewae
@tewaewae 15 күн бұрын
Gorgeous build.
@joshsanner3886
@joshsanner3886 Ай бұрын
The smile on your faces tells the whole story!
@SmallSailboatCruising
@SmallSailboatCruising Ай бұрын
That’s a superb little video about a superb little boat. Thanks Mat.
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx Ай бұрын
Thanks mate. Appreciate your support...
@BarefootBoatworks
@BarefootBoatworks Ай бұрын
What a beautiful boat. Top-notch build and fit-out. Very jelly.
@gillesdufaux5519
@gillesdufaux5519 16 күн бұрын
Lovely boat
@ferry6497
@ferry6497 Ай бұрын
She’s a true gem!👌
@bviyachtsales
@bviyachtsales Ай бұрын
the verture at the dock is BEAUFITUL!
@JamesSmith-is7co
@JamesSmith-is7co Ай бұрын
Yet another lovely boat that needs sailed every weekend!!!
@timferguson2682
@timferguson2682 Ай бұрын
A few years back I saw a trailered Pathfinder parked at the grocery store on its way back from sailing Lake Champlain. Before I recognized it and admired it to the builder my impression was "What a beautiful and strongly built boat!" The luck god smiled on you that day.
@rikvandervaart2601
@rikvandervaart2601 Ай бұрын
Congrats with that gorgeous pathfinder.
@bennierheeder7015
@bennierheeder7015 Ай бұрын
The birdseye covers are beautiful!!
@DocksideCurmudgeon
@DocksideCurmudgeon Ай бұрын
Very nice! A proper little yacht! Enjoy! ⛵️
@rsb62rsb
@rsb62rsb Ай бұрын
Oh man….. what a beautiful boat, what a beautiful place…. 😢😉😀👍🏽
@jeffb6131
@jeffb6131 Ай бұрын
A very nice intro Mat she definitely is a stunning example of a cabin top Pathfinder, nicley fitted out as well. Enjoy guys.
@steveearley1
@steveearley1 Ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful! Enjoy!
@aaronsellers1372
@aaronsellers1372 Ай бұрын
What a beauty! Im not a gentleman, but im hoping i will still like my pathfinder once i get her in the water😂
@kidsafloatinawoodenboatsai6137
@kidsafloatinawoodenboatsai6137 Ай бұрын
Oh my… what a boat!
@neilhenderson5782
@neilhenderson5782 Ай бұрын
Think you struck lucky when you found this one - the work of a craftsman :-)
@BigRedNZ1
@BigRedNZ1 Ай бұрын
That’s a corker of a wee boat. Makes me miss Tasmania and it’s awesome wee boats.
@dougfairweather
@dougfairweather Ай бұрын
Sounds like you've got the wifes' approval.... Thats always important! Doug, FNQ.
@davidchambers3196
@davidchambers3196 Ай бұрын
Nice video. My Pathfinder with cabin is a gaff rigged sloop. Delightful boat!
@paulnaylor3301
@paulnaylor3301 Ай бұрын
A work of art ,, have watched this 3 times so far...
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx Ай бұрын
ahhh....that's who's watching! ;-D
@paulnaylor3301
@paulnaylor3301 Ай бұрын
@@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx Thats because I am building a Pathfinder too .
@robertdumond6072
@robertdumond6072 Ай бұрын
Beautiful boat it looks so new! Happy Sailing!
@jmpersonal2402
@jmpersonal2402 Ай бұрын
Beyond stunning!!
@petercroft9895
@petercroft9895 Ай бұрын
I built one of the first cabin Pathfinders anywhere, definitely the first in NZ, and thought I'd done a nice job, but wow, this is next level! You'll be amazed at what these will cope with on jib and mizzen - it is such a versatile rig when the weather gets a bit feral. If you're planning on overnighting in cooler weather, I'd highly recommend installing a vent of some sort at the front of the cabin, or you'll be mopping up condensation from every surface. And also rigging the anchor so it can be stowed and deployed from the cockpit. I say that, having nearly gone ass over quoit on a couple of occasions, going forward on wet decks. Enjoy.
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx Ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment and advice Peter. Stay salty...Mat & Jo
@jonathanlewis1352
@jonathanlewis1352 Ай бұрын
Simply lovely.
@hespie1
@hespie1 14 күн бұрын
Just found your channel. Great video mate and what a lovely boat. Also Jelly!
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx 14 күн бұрын
Thanks mate. Appreciate the feedback. Yeah...we got super lucky with Fair Wind...she's a beautiful boat indeed!
@colvingazelle
@colvingazelle Ай бұрын
My Tartan 34C had an icebox with access from the cockpit - great place for sailing refreshments while under sail - no need to go below!
@n176ldesperanza7
@n176ldesperanza7 Ай бұрын
Happy for you!
@craiganderson8232
@craiganderson8232 Ай бұрын
Great find something the ordinary like myself dream about, well done . Incase you didn't get it, I love❤❤❤ it.🤨
@RobWyatt-tp9vy
@RobWyatt-tp9vy Ай бұрын
What a beautiful boat, you lucky b………
@colvingazelle
@colvingazelle Ай бұрын
I bought one of those bronze roller furling units for my schooner. Used for the foremost jib. Worked well!
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx Ай бұрын
I had this one in my sock drawer...waiting for the right boat to come along...
@nealsandidge3951
@nealsandidge3951 Ай бұрын
Stunning!
@vingreensill
@vingreensill Ай бұрын
Great boat!
@dngiles1
@dngiles1 Ай бұрын
Hi there - I recall seeing your beautiful Pathfinder at the AWBF in 2013 - it was very eye-catching (I have a photo). My recollection was it was built by a Doctor/Surgeon and your good fortune is that he was all about building them. I have myself a Navigator which I built in 2006. Enjoy - a wonderful testament to the amateur boat builder.
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx Ай бұрын
Thank you. Yes, you are correct.
@ossy57
@ossy57 Ай бұрын
What a beaty ❤❤❤
@monostripezebras
@monostripezebras Ай бұрын
great boat
@johnc6809
@johnc6809 Ай бұрын
Great video! Looks like a real stunner. John’s boats are just so well thought out. Where did the builder come by the port glasses in such a small size? I have a small cabin on our cat ketch. She need a front port hatch, as it gets pretty toasty on a warm day.
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx Ай бұрын
The best place for classic boat supplies is here: www.toplicht.de/en/
@valeriepottier120
@valeriepottier120 Ай бұрын
Damn: Huon pine? Sweet
@robertwebber194
@robertwebber194 4 күн бұрын
Beautiful boat. Will she self right? You mentioned there may have had more ballast onboard than standard.
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx 3 күн бұрын
The Pathfinder is not a self righting design. Hard to capsize though.
@spencero1906
@spencero1906 Ай бұрын
Amazing boat. A bit crazy as I have never sailed but I am currently building a pathfinder with cabin. This is great inspiration, any chance I could ask for some pictures of the boat?
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx Ай бұрын
There's plenty on the Welsford FB page. And more videos to come!
@garyandrews8053
@garyandrews8053 Ай бұрын
Love your eposides, and you know how to find a bargin don't you. I will be after a trailer boat after i sell my big boat. May have to let you know as you have a lot of contacts. Why do you like those rigs, what are the advantages, and disadvantages ?. They are pretty though. How many boats do you have now ?
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx Ай бұрын
Hey mate. Every rig has their pros and cons, just like every boat. There's always a compromise. I like traditional rigs like the Gaff and Lug, mostly because they just look real salty! How many boats do we have? I'll never tell... ;-D
@ubbeus
@ubbeus Ай бұрын
A real beauty! That “aftsprit” is new for me. What’s it called? I cannot seem to find any other references for it online.
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx Ай бұрын
The 'stick' poking out the stern is called a boomkin or bumkin. Thanks for your comment.
@sailing_tassies_adventures
@sailing_tassies_adventures Ай бұрын
Where you out yesterday (Sunday 17th)? If so I was one of the boats out there and we thought we saw this boat floating around and we where impressed by its beauty. If it wasnt you then theres another beauty out there :)
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx Ай бұрын
Yep. That was us. What boat were you in?
@sailing_tassies_adventures
@sailing_tassies_adventures Ай бұрын
@@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sxMy boat is Griffin, I have a swing mooring in Kettering. When the wind picked up, we went past you astern, looks like you where heading back to the jetty.
@jodixon7984
@jodixon7984 Ай бұрын
Thanks
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx Ай бұрын
You're the best!!! XXX
@jodixon7984
@jodixon7984 Ай бұрын
@@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx❤
@arcboutant
@arcboutant Ай бұрын
Will you let US see the boat……..
@user-kx4rp4hm6i
@user-kx4rp4hm6i Ай бұрын
Do guys still have the blue navigator?😊
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx Ай бұрын
Yes
@DanielMoulton
@DanielMoulton Ай бұрын
Wow, was that walnut on the hatch covers?beautfil
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx Ай бұрын
Birdseye Huon Pine. Thanks for you comment.
@dmain6735
@dmain6735 Ай бұрын
"Wanna have a look?" .........F##k yeah
@craigleegillings
@craigleegillings Ай бұрын
Too much mug, not enough boat.. 😂
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx Ай бұрын
Thanks mate...
@bobeden5027
@bobeden5027 Ай бұрын
How much?
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx
@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx Ай бұрын
Priceless.
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