Ep. 4 - THE RESTORATION & DELIVERY OF LITTLE WING, A WELSFORD PENGUIN

After nine months of restoration, we have Little Wing back in the water. Her first sail is a 40nm overnight trip from just north of Hobart to Port Cygnet.
Music:
Acoustic guitar: Alan Gogoll - www.alangogoll.com/
The funky tune is 'Why Did You Do It' by Stretch

[@coldisle]

There is no cozier place on Earth than the well thought out cabin of a small sailboat. Little Wing is SO beautiful.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

In agree

[@andrewbrimer3360]

She's beautiful!

[@pauljessome5718]

I loved your video but loved your little boat even more. I have sailed 14 foot to 36 foot boats and have built 2 of my own. Your boat was cleverly thought out. What a gem. Excellent choice and your devotion to her renewal is praise worthy . You must be proud. Paul in Canada

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Thanks Paul. Regards, Mat

[@titahibayflier3160]

Lovely wee boat. Not only is Ben one hell of a sailor, he's a fine arm wrestler too.

[@christophernoto]

What a beautiful job you have done of bringing Little Wing forward into the next phase of her life! Bravo! She's a stunner! The color scheme is so sweet! It was interesting to see a snapshot of trial colors going on her during the restoration. Thanks so much for bringing us along with you on this journey. You are an inspiration as I look ahead to the responsibilities I have for the boats in my care! All the best!

[@kabuti2839]

To me, Welsford is nearly immortal.

[@BHG4sailing]

Thanks for making this video! I'm in the process of building a Penguin and this gives some great shots of the rig and interior. Great inspiration and motivation for me!

[@andycumming60]

Thanks for making such a good video about the Penguin design Matt, the sailing grounds and details of the boat and restoration. Reminds me of Bay of Islands NZ vibes. Good humor with the narration, thanks for pointing out the landmarks, looks brilliant.

[@philgrizzlyadams]

Great video of the delivery. And that little boat just takes my breath away.... 🙂

[@jmpersonal2402]

A gracious lady. Great job, team...

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thank you

[@waynemetcalfe4353]

Excellent job on the refit. She’s a beauty.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thanks

[@PaulStClair-or3gj]

A eye-catching traditional small cruiser. Sensible gaff rigged. Very nice 👍

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Thanks 👍

[@georgeburns7251]

Wow, beautiful little vessel.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

It really is!

[@jean-fabricevernet8947]

Can't imagine a more beautiful boat.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thank you

[@adriendidier842]

I feel you so much mate with the children "window of opportunity" . Cheers !

[@richardrichards5982]

Great little boat sailing in the land that the sailing gods built.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Indeed

[@grandpasmountain]

Beautiful boat -- love her lines and the layout below. I enjoyed sailing along with you while the snow falls and wind blows. Thankyou for a wonderful video --- AND thaks for the "review"! I'll be looking those up shortly.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thanks

[@daveramer5422]

Love the nutshell pram tender. I have the same one! Almost 30 years old.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

roger that

[@antiussentiment]

"he ate all the food..." ~laughs~ Fabulous restoration job.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thank mate

[@davefletch3063]

Beautiful little boat

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thanks

[@chrisstockman904]

Nice little voyage Mat and a beautiful little boat. You gave her a good try out.

[@sleethmitchell]

pretty boat. that kind of sailing is my absolute favorite. too old and poor, now, but that takes me back.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Thanks for watching

[@m1kalD]

Thank you so much for posting i loved every thing about the video..... such a pretty looking boat both on and off the water...... It seems very steady in the water. A rather sound sailing craft i would say....... not to mention the amenities.....

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

JW designs a great boat!

[@leemelbourne3297]

Wow. What a magnificent boat.

[@jonathanlewis1352]

Thanks for taking us along. Sweet boat.

[@robkunkel8833]

I always hated drawing a dinghy. Almost fell totally overboard trying to adjust a dinghy painter … I held that painter very hard and recovered from an inadvertent jibe on a schooner going downwind CHEERS. The electric motor is a dream. I always hated outboard engines. OMG a printed chart. Do you know how few people have printed charts anymore? 21:09… now it’s getting interesting. She looks good going to weather. I assume that the shore has deep water around it. Is this in Tasmania? 1/2 Knot lost with 2 reefs … getting more interesting. Impressive. You folks are grand. CHEERS … I’ll pour.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thanks mate

[@MrBluoct]

Salty float! Impressive

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Salty indeed.

[@barrybr1]

I've just found the site and am loving it.

[@brunojm7282]

Lovely boat with very pleasing lines 😊

[@huntington46750]

You hooked me. Nice video. Great walk through down below.

[@crawford323]

Floating Art!

[@dmain6735]

That journey is dope. The Penguin is so capable, yet handy.

[@bryansmith1920]

when something your eye see's and your mind see's Nature, That is as prefect as a Human can build,

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

indeed

[@monostripezebras]

What a beautiful little ship

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

agree 100%

[@DinghyCruisingKingfisher]

Good long trip to get a feel for the boat. I reckon you will have more plans on the horizon.

[@grantabicht2415]

Fantastic paint job. well done

[@Ianduncanqld1]

What a beautiful little boat!

[@lancedaniels]

Really nice video, and wonderful capable small boat. Looks like the sailing trial went spectacularly well.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thanks

[@Morningvicar]

Loving all your videos and feeling that i'm getting to know Tasmania. We have a few Welsford designs here on the south coast of England, mainly Navigators, Little wing looks great. Thank you.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Thank you! We enjoy your channel too. Big shrimper fans. Stay Salty. Mat & Jo

[@glennbrown1961]

Nice boat. What you called Hartz peak is actually Adamson's peak! Thanks for the video. Makes one want to get in the shed and build another boat. I miss sailing in the channel!

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Thanks mate. Sometimes my brain and mouth don't connect. I also mentioned the Channel when we were actually on the river!

[@78Tubetom]

What a beautiful ship.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thanks mate

[@robkunkel8833]

As much as I like smart little boats. most of them are just as good as they can be for the cheaper price range of a small boat. Little Wing is a grown up little boat. I would be able to sail a sturdy rig like that around the world …. 50 years ago. Alas, until I find competent, imaginative boat builders near me, I will have to be content with dreams while looking at three cruiseships docking in the St. Thomas VI harbor. I still have time. PM a good solution, please! 4-5 knots is grand. Cool.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thanks again

[@robertcarkeek8391]

little wing is beautiful

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

indeed

[@n176ldesperanza7]

Gorgeous.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thanks

[@peterkelly8953]

Wonderful trip!!!

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Yes it was!

[@cnc75adventures49]

Beautiful boat👍👍

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

indeed

[@bobeden5027]

I performed at Cygnet festival, back in 2000 ish.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Great event

[@jwboatdesigns]

Great video, thanks for posting that Matt.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Thanks JW.

[@TheRealNeill]

Great stuff. I no longer live in Hobart but have vague plans to get something like a SCAMP and sail around near Hobart.

[@brianmac7036]

Great video mate

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thanks

[@lloydholland6475]

Why's he in the book ? Your yacht is pleasing on the eye , looks like you and misses know how to do rebuild well done thanks.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Thanks mate. Bens father wrote the book (Jon Tucker).

[@pauljessome5718]

Two more thoughts. Beating to windward makes the sailor and outboard chain plates rule. Losing a couple of degrees to windward is no great loss. Paul in Canada

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

roger that

[@garyandrews8053]

what a beautiful boat, now i know why i like the old ships. dont know about the gaf rig, will have to research about them. A timber boat in Far North queensland not such a good idea though

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thanks

[@jacobernst3753]

Nice!

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Thanks!

[@dalejones8332]

💚💙

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thanks

[@jeffflowerday1174]

Great restoration job. I had a row around little wing the othe day and she looks great. Just wandering if you know the design of the little double ender just a couple of mooring further into the bay. Similar size to little wing. Thanks

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Thanks. Which mooring was she on? Bruny, Kettering or Cygnet?

[@Pillowcase]

"good book!" Hahaha

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

certainly worth reading!

[@ErgonBill]

Such a pretty thing! The boat I mean...sorry.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thanks mate

[@keithdrower9120]

Oh WoW. What a nice sail boat. I would love one of those. It would be great to raid NSW in one of these. Love Tassie.

[@ayrwynharrison898]

I think the layout of little wing is the best I have seen in a compact sailboat . Are there plans for this gem?

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

jwboatdesigns.co.nz/plans/boats-with-cabins-and-sails/penguin/

[@coldisle]

Do you have a record of what specific beige paint and color you used? It’s perfect. Thank you!

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Thanks mate. Australian standard colours: Merino, Nut Brown and Pewter.

[@davidkirk5074]

Wow, what amazing little boat. Are you planning on keeping her or selling?

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Little Wing will be for sale at the next Australian Wooden Boat Festival.

[@davidkirk5074]

Thanks mate, great video too 👍

[@roxyknight4909]

​@@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx .... cool video. Beautiful boat. What sort of price are you looking at ?

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

@@roxyknight4909 market value at the time we advertise her in about 15 months.

[@douglasreid6160]

Interesting. What is the draft. I didn't see previous posts. I live next to a marina and a river in Port Alfred. Once saw a design many years ago which had minimum draft but a retractable keel and 2 small side keels. Was a hard chine built with plywood

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Draft is only a few feet with CB up

[@timstandish2025]

who supplied your sails? thanks for info

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Really Simple Sails: reallysimplesails.com/

[@FLSTFB103]

Very nice boat, can you tell me the app you have on your phone to measure your speed?

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Thanks for your comment. The simplest speed app available for iPhone is Boatspeed. If you want something a bit more exciting to use (that will also pair with your Apple Watch) then use Waterspeed - you can see how it's used on the Episode I sailed the SCAMP around Bruny Island. Stay Salty!

[@savagecub]

Did someone steal the keel ?

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

She has a swinging centreboard.

[@AaronBrand]

Will the torqueedo charge the battery when you’re getting good sail power?

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Not this model.

[@timstandish2025]

what brand and colors of paint did use?

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

viponds is the brand. Merino, nut brown and pewter

[@mariajosemorenoguerrero8638]

How many meters?!

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

21 feet is 6.4m

[@lanceleader8891]

Great video. Pity the music spoiled the natural sounds.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Thanks. This was our 4th video. I would edit it differently now. Saying that; we were lucky to have Alan’s permission to use his wonderfully beautiful music.

[@timstandish2025]

any construction drawings want to build one for myself

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Sure...follow this link: jwboatdesigns.co.nz/plans/boats-with-cabins-and-sails/penguin/

[@timstandish2025]

thank you@@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx

[@b_ks]

Friend, it looks like you need a headrest.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

and piillow

[@setkacagarro-blogspot-com]

A question at 5:55 is that dyneema rigging?

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Yes