Just started a PT 11 build-wondering if there are others doing the same? So far, I am very impressed with the kit and book-Russel Brown put alot fo effort into the details!
Not building one myself, but if I ever have a "big white yacht" as Roger Barnes calls them, a PT 11 will definitely be on the foredeck. I stumbled on this boat builder's channel who did an episode on his yacht's tender, a PT 11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpwEScmVx6s
I am about 2/3 of the way through building the non nesting sister ship the PT Spear. Been a great project so far, keen to get her finished so I can sail her this summer.
Nice-I would assume the build is similar save cutting her in two! I am about 1/2 done I think and am enjoying the process. By all reports (I have never seen one in the flesh other than my kit), the boats row and sail beautifully. I intend on using mine as a tender fo a cruising sailboat so the nested size on deck is great. Will you finish her bright inside? I am going to paint mine with Awlgrip and only keep a few bright spots to fancy her up a bit.
Hi David,
I originally thought I would simply row and sail on the lake at our cottage, but am now thinking I may also use it when away for extended cruising on our sailboat. It should fit on the foredeck ( 53’ sloop) if I did take it along. At this stage am planning on a bright finish on the inside. Another few more days and I should be all done on the inside and flip to work on the outside. I live in Vancouver and on Vancouver Island and there could be a few more of Russel’s boats here in the Pacific NW. Attached are photos showing work in progress.
Hi Rob,
Nice shop! She looks good-are you not putting the sailing rig in her? I will post photos of mine.
Hi David,
Shop is a bit small for this build, as I have had to move a number of tools out of the way, hence the desire to finish building the dinghy so I can get back on my “other” build list! I did buy the rig and sail plus the foil kit to also build.
Hi, Dave.
I have just completed my PT Eleven build, or 99% done, as it is not assembling after painting the two halves. In the water, the boat is very stable, considering the two hulls were not bolted; only the alignment clips held them together. Enjoy your build. Just remember to read through the entire instruction manual, and re-read several steps ahead. The manual does a good job of sequencing steps; however, with so many steps, it pays to look ahead.