Zen

[Zen]

"Zen" is a Islander-29. My replacement for my learning boat, Ariel.

I am currently outfitting her (zen) for a passage to Japan at some future point.

here is my website on her development:

http://zensekai.artshost.com/zendex1.html

[CapnK]

Hi French!

Will have to get used to calling you "Zen". :)

I looked at your site, and will check out the other Islander sites later. The new boat looks great! I bet it is much more comfortable for 2 aboard than the Ariel was. :)

I put my Magma grill in the same spot as you do - "Katie" doesn't have a stern pulpit yet, so the starboard stanchion works fine, and is a bit quicker to access from below when preparing food.

Glad to have you aboard sailFar. Sounds like it might be a good website especially for you, in lieu of your cross-Pacific cruise plans... :D

[Zen]

Arr CapnK

"French" works also  ;D

And yes, she is more comfortable for two, and now we can even take another couple out, like my sister in-law & husband from Japan and still be confortable... yeha, I'm lov'n it!

[Amorous]

Very nice.  I am in the process of a complete refit on my 1963 Columbia 29. 

[kingfish]

She is a good looking boat. I only wish I could keep mine that tidy. Did you create that site? I am looking to build one for my big trip so friends and family can keep an eye on me.
Cheers
D

[Zen]

Thanks D,

She is not quite so tidy now, with some of the work. However I like to keep her fairly "shipshape" also it helps when Lady Zen ( the admiral ) comes down to inspect. Helps her feel more at home.

yes, the site is my work in progress one of my several art projects I keep going.

It helps keep my skills up and give me a place to practice, for some of the sites I manage and a outlet for some photos. If you do not have web skills there are a lot of simple free packages out there to do it yourself.