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

[@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]

We agree

[@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

[@mikequinlan9585]

Best sailing channel on KZbin 😊👍

[@Chris.from.1950]

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!

[@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

[@richardrichards5982]

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

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Indeed

[@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.

[@jean-fabricevernet8947]

Can't imagine a more beautiful boat.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thank you

[@daveramer5422]

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

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

roger that

[@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!

[@georgeburns7251]

Wow, beautiful little vessel.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

It really is!

[@adriendidier842]

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

[@davefletch3063]

Beautiful little boat

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thanks

[@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

[@jmpersonal2402]

A gracious lady. Great job, team...

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thank you

[@waynemetcalfe4353]

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

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thanks

[@philgrizzlyadams]

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

[@kabuti2839]

To me, Welsford is nearly immortal.

[@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!

[@PaulStClair-or3gj]

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

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Thanks 👍

[@chrisstockman904]

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

[@AvgwarhawkVideo]

The paint is very well done. Nice work!

[@Graybear78]

A beautiful little boat! Thanks for sharing.

[@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

[@DinghyCruisingKingfisher]

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

[@leemelbourne3297]

Wow. What a magnificent boat.

[@huntington46750]

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

[@titahibayflier3160]

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

[@n176ldesperanza7]

Gorgeous.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thanks

[@jonathanlewis1352]

Thanks for taking us along. Sweet boat.

[@robertcarkeek8391]

little wing is beautiful

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

indeed

[@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

[@grantabicht2415]

Fantastic paint job. well done

[@lancedaniels]

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

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thanks

[@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!

[@daijones101]

Excellent

[@Ianduncanqld1]

What a beautiful little boat!

[@simonleslie3607]

Great video. Lovely boat.

[@barrybr1]

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

[@78Tubetom]

What a beautiful ship.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thanks mate

[@monostripezebras]

What a beautiful little ship

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

agree 100%

[@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).

[@andrewbrimer3360]

She's beautiful!

[@dmain6735]

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

[@cnc75adventures49]

Beautiful boat👍👍

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

indeed

[@MrBluoct]

Salty float! Impressive

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Salty indeed.

[@brianmac7036]

Great video mate

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thanks

[@peterkelly8953]

Wonderful trip!!!

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Yes it was!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@jwboatdesigns]

Great video, thanks for posting that Matt.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Thanks JW.

[@antiussentiment]

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

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thank 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

[@bryanbadger6841]

I can see that as a possible, Trans Tasman contender. Yeah if Robert Manry can do Atlantic in 13ft 6in Tinkerbell, this yacht should be ok on the Tasman. Maybe.? Thank you for sharing. Atb from across the ditch.

[@crawford323]

Floating Art!

[@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?

[@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/

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@jacobernst3753]

Nice!

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Thanks!

[@electrosonicnebula]

So just to get an idea, what would be the cost of hiring someone who knows what they're doing to build this beauty for you assuming you'd be on hand to help? The outboard motor well and it being electric makes it so incredibly appealing. I assume that motor would take forever to charge using solar panels and it only makes sense plugged in while moored at a dock with electricity. Can you carry spare charged batteries for the motor?

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Hi there. Cost to build is not something we can answer because there's many variables. Electric is the way to go. Yes, we use solar charging - takes about 12hrs to replenish but we also keep a spare battery onboard. FYI - this boat will be for sale soon if you're located in Australia. Thanks for watching.

[@electrosonicnebula]

@@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx Thanks for the reply, I'd be interested for sure if I lived in Australia but I'm in Spain. I'll be looking at boats on the second-hand market but if you know of people able to build this or similar boats around here thanks for letting me know. Cheers, very inspirational stuff. EDIT: I'm in Barcelona.

[@monostripeexplosiveexplora2374]

cool boat

[@WhiteNacho]

Almost Fairy Tale like! P.S. I love gaff rigs!

[@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.

[@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!

[@timstandish2025]

who supplied your sails? thanks for info

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Really Simple Sails: reallysimplesails.com/

[@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

[@bobeden5027]

I performed at Cygnet festival, back in 2000 ish.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Great event

[@Wv8675]

Ppl love tours of boats

[@Poppy_love59]

How big is she?

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

21ft

[@mariajosemorenoguerrero8638]

How many meters?!

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

21 feet is 6.4m

[@mariajosemorenoguerrero8638]

No balcones de proa ni popa?! No candeleros ni guardamancebos?!

[@savagecub]

Did someone steal the keel ?

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

She has a swinging centreboard.

[@dalejones8332]

💚💙

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thanks

[@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

[@ErgonBill]

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

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thanks mate

[@KevinTravis-kw1rr]

Try Atlantic ocean.

[@Pillowcase]

"good book!" Hahaha

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

certainly worth reading!

[@b_ks]

Friend, it looks like you need a headrest.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

and piillow

[@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.