Ep. 12 - PRETTIEST BOAT IN THE FLEET

Ep. 12 - PRETTIEST BOAT IN THE FLEET - Welsford Pathfinder

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3 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: 94

@martintruran8469 3 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 3 ай бұрын

Mate...you'd just wrap rubber around her bilge...stay away!!! XX

@martintruran8469 3 ай бұрын

@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx well she does need a skirt to finish the look😁

@setkacagarro-blogspot-com 3 ай бұрын

Nice nice nice, i have always liked the pathfinder with a lid,

@juemuri5448 17 күн бұрын

solltest dir dein traumboot selber bauen...bis 6m kein grosses problem...kleine boote kannst du aus sperrholz auf stringer bauen...

@LorenHenriksen 13 күн бұрын

I'm jealous! Thank you. From Canada

@til7545 3 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 🥂

@joshsanner3886 3 ай бұрын

The smile on your faces tells the whole story!

@simonwhite8092 3 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 3 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Appreciate your feedback and glad you enjoyed the episode. Stay salty...Mat & Jo

@timferguson2682 3 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.

@SmallSailboatCruising 3 ай бұрын

That’s a superb little video about a superb little boat. Thanks Mat.

@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx 3 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Appreciate your support...

@BarefootBoatworks 3 ай бұрын

What a beautiful boat. Top-notch build and fit-out. Very jelly.

@bennierheeder7015 3 ай бұрын

The birdseye covers are beautiful!!

@kdhwjudson Ай бұрын

This is beyond my imagination. It’s incredibly beautiful.

@TonyM540 9 күн бұрын

I might have to move to Tasmania.

@commonweakness9060 19 күн бұрын

She is a work of art. Thanks for the vid.

@bviyachtsales 3 ай бұрын

the verture at the dock is BEAUFITUL!

@tewaewae 2 ай бұрын

Gorgeous build.

@steveearley1 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful! Enjoy!

@jeffb6131 3 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.

@DocksideCurmudgeon 3 ай бұрын

Very nice! A proper little yacht! Enjoy! ⛵️

@q2145 29 күн бұрын

That is a pretty boat.

@ferry6497 3 ай бұрын

She’s a true gem!👌

@rikvandervaart2601 2 ай бұрын

Congrats with that gorgeous pathfinder.

@JamesSmith-is7co 3 ай бұрын

Yet another lovely boat that needs sailed every weekend!!!

@hespie1 2 ай бұрын

Just found your channel. Great video mate and what a lovely boat. Also Jelly!

@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx 2 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Appreciate the feedback. Yeah...we got super lucky with Fair Wind...she's a beautiful boat indeed!

@rsb62rsb 3 ай бұрын

Oh man….. what a beautiful boat, what a beautiful place…. 😢😉😀👍🏽

@afloatinawoodenboat 3 ай бұрын

Oh my… what a boat!

@davidchambers3196 3 ай бұрын

Nice video. My Pathfinder with cabin is a gaff rigged sloop. Delightful boat!

@jonathanlewis1352 3 ай бұрын

Simply lovely.

@jmpersonal2402 3 ай бұрын

Beyond stunning!!

@neilhenderson5782 3 ай бұрын

Think you struck lucky when you found this one - the work of a craftsman :-)

@petercroft9895 3 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 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment and advice Peter. Stay salty...Mat & Jo

@elvisslo 21 күн бұрын

Beautiful boat! The construction looks great. The setup on the trailer looked very easy. My 19' catboat has a mast that I can barely raise!

@n176ldesperanza7 3 ай бұрын

Happy for you!

@colvingazelle 3 ай бұрын

I bought one of those bronze roller furling units for my schooner. Used for the foremost jib. Worked well!

@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx 3 ай бұрын

I had this one in my sock drawer...waiting for the right boat to come along...

@robertdumond6072 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful boat it looks so new! Happy Sailing!

@BigRedNZ1 3 ай бұрын

That’s a corker of a wee boat. Makes me miss Tasmania and it’s awesome wee boats.

@paulnaylor3301 3 ай бұрын

A work of art ,, have watched this 3 times so far...

@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx 3 ай бұрын

ahhh....that's who's watching! ;-D

@paulnaylor3301 3 ай бұрын

@@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx Thats because I am building a Pathfinder too .

@aaronsellers1372 3 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😂

@JackTaudi Ай бұрын

Great weekender boat, Luv her 👌👌

@colvingazelle 3 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!

@dougfairweather 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like you've got the wifes' approval.... Thats always important! Doug, FNQ.

@nealsandidge3951 3 ай бұрын

Stunning!

@dngiles1 3 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 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Yes, you are correct.

@gillesdufaux5519 2 ай бұрын

Lovely boat

@craiganderson8232 3 ай бұрын

Great find something the ordinary like myself dream about, well done . Incase you didn't get it, I love❤❤❤ it.🤨

@RobWyatt-tp9vy 3 ай бұрын

What a beautiful boat, you lucky b………

@vingreensill 3 ай бұрын

Great boat!

@suzannechance5876 28 күн бұрын

Very pretty little pocket rocket! She's sweet!

@monostripezebras 3 ай бұрын

great boat

@ossy57 3 ай бұрын

What a beaty ❤❤❤

@robertwebber194 Ай бұрын

Beautiful boat. Will she self right? You mentioned there may have had more ballast onboard than standard.

@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx Ай бұрын

The Pathfinder is not a self righting design. Hard to capsize though.

@alistersandow 17 күн бұрын

gday, I have just started building a pathfinder and was going to build the open version, but your boat has inspired me to build a cabin, fair wind is the only pathfinder ive seen with a cabin that actually adds to her looks and hopefully versatility. having a cabin here in SA would be a great advantage. I was wondering if there was any chance you could give me a few of the measurements so that I could replicate the cabin dimensions? would be very grateful, thanks for the video.

@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx 17 күн бұрын

Hey mate. Thanks for the contact. Fair Wind now has a new custodian (a proper gentleman)

@alistersandow 16 күн бұрын

@@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx haha no worries thanks for the reply

@valeriepottier120 3 ай бұрын

Damn: Huon pine? Sweet

@papataffy Ай бұрын

Anytime I think I decided my dilemma between Pathfinder and Sweet Pea in favor of Sweet Pea, somebody posts this kind of video. Why are you doing this to me? 😵‍💫

@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx Ай бұрын

We’ve owned a Sweet Pea too and sailed many miles in her. Very different boats.

@johnc6809 3 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 3 ай бұрын

The best place for classic boat supplies is here: www.toplicht.de/en/

@garyandrews8053 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 ай бұрын

The 'stick' poking out the stern is called a boomkin or bumkin. Thanks for your comment.

@jodixon7984 3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx 3 ай бұрын

You're the best!!! XXX

@jodixon7984 3 ай бұрын

@@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx❤

@arcboutant 3 ай бұрын

Will you let US see the boat……..

@dmain6735 3 ай бұрын

"Wanna have a look?" .........F##k yeah

@spencero1906 3 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 3 ай бұрын

There's plenty on the Welsford FB page. And more videos to come!

@user-kx4rp4hm6i 2 ай бұрын

Do guys still have the blue navigator?😊

@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx 2 ай бұрын

Yes

@sailing_tassies_adventures 3 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 3 ай бұрын

Yep. That was us. What boat were you in?

@sailing_tassies_adventures 3 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.