The Keel is nearing completion

[SlyPokerDog]

MarAzul the final assemble about to receive a coat of antifouling bottom paint.

Would that anitfouling paint work on Meyers Leonard?

 

[magnifier661]

It's very impressive that you did all of this with your bare hands.

 

[BlazerWookee]

I don't think it gets much cooler than this.


At least not without strippers.

 

[MarAzul]

Would that anitfouling paint work on Meyers Leonard?

Ha! That took me awhile.
But I don't know, you want to put it on his bottom to see?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Ha! That took me awhile.
But I don't know, you want to put it on his bottom to see?

Nah, I'll give it to his soon to be wife as a wedding present.

 

[riverman]

MarAzul about to meet Keel in the Charleston Shipyard

MarAzul the final assemble about to receive a coat of antifouling bottom paint.[/QUOTEeautiful! just

MarAzul about to meet Keel in the Charleston Shipyard

MarAzul the final assemble about to receive a coat of antifouling bottom paint.

Beautiful! Named her yet?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Named her yet?

Mar Azul

 

[jlprk]

Gotta admit, it's looking good. 2 months ago, I bookmarked your site. Just to remind everyone...

https://sites.google.com/site/marazulles/home

 

[Further]

That boat is so beautiful

Congrats!

 

[MarAzul]

New burgundy bottom paint clearly visible on the Rudder.
The three blade folding propeller is almost visible in front of
the truck wheel.

The MarAzul was launched 6/29/15 in the South Bay of Coos Bay. The MarAzul one the left, her first day on the water. The masts are lying on deck, to be raised in the next few days.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

WOW! That's awesome! She's finally in the water! You must be so proud and happy!

 

[MarAzul]

She's finally in the water!

I am exhausted but please as can be. I sort of hope to find a more casual pace for the next few weeks.

 

[riverman]

I am exhausted but please as can be. I sort of hope to find a more casual pace for the next few weeks.

So which day have you declared her birthday? She's really sleek looking, you should be proud dude!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

So which day have you declared her birthday? She's really sleek looking, you should be proud dude!

If it picks last Friday he'll have to put a rainbow flag on her.

 

[MarAzul]

The Ketch MarAzul in Charleston.

 

[BlazerWookee]

Yay! Way to go, Marzy! She's a beaut!

When are we christening her with copius quantities of Coors Light?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

The Ketch MarAzul in Charleston.

You're already in South Carolina?!?

 

[riverman]

That is a beautiful site..what an accomplishment. Have you taken her out yet Marz?

 

[MarAzul]

Not yet, only to the nearest dock. Still getting systems in order.

 

[MarAzul]

MarAzul at her dock in the home port of Bandon.

The trip across the Coquille river bar was exciting after a week of heavy weather on the South Coast. When we approached the bar it was breaking all the way across the bar.
From the North Jetty to the South, even though it was nearing high tide. I decided to take her in anyway and she handled the event superbly. As we neared the bar, within a 150
yards of the South Jetty, a large wave gather to break just astern of the boat. MarAzul got on the face of the wave and picked up speed, matching the speed of the wave.
She was surfing! The steering firmed up with the increase speed an she was totally under control. At no time during those intense moments did I feel we might broach. We shot
in through the turbulence and into calmer water is seconds. Sweet it was!

It was expected she would surf a steep wave but she exceeded expectations. The skipper/designer was very pleased. However, the coast guard was not so pleased and
the young man in charge let the skipper know about it. Ah, but it was worth it!

 

[MarAzul]

I probably shouldn't post this, but what the hell!

http://theworldlink.com/news/neighb...cle_d6d0be00-3c9c-5a99-ae9e-630becde8dd0.html

 

[lawai'a]

I probably shouldn't post this, but what the hell!

http://theworldlink.com/news/neighb...cle_d6d0be00-3c9c-5a99-ae9e-630becde8dd0.html

looking good,good on you, be safe

 

[HailBlazers]

I probably shouldn't post this, but what the hell!

http://theworldlink.com/news/neighbors/peopleoftheworld/at-he-s-setting-sail-around-the-world/article_d6d0be00-3c9c-5a99-ae9e-630becde8dd0.html

HA! You're sailing around the world solo and you're worried about posting this! Amazing story Marz.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I probably shouldn't post this, but what the hell!

http://theworldlink.com/news/neighb...cle_d6d0be00-3c9c-5a99-ae9e-630becde8dd0.html

You're going to be so disappointed when you find out the earth is flat.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I probably shouldn't post this, but what the hell!

http://theworldlink.com/news/neighb...cle_d6d0be00-3c9c-5a99-ae9e-630becde8dd0.html

Also you better make sure you have some Blazer clothes for the trip because you're a shoe in for the Where in the World contest. You take the pictures and I'll get them to the Blazers.

 

[MarAzul]

You're going to be so disappointed when you find out the earth is flat.

Damn! That will be a long way around.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Jesus didnt need a gorgeous sailboat, he walked on water

NOT SWAYED

Beautiful boat. Be safe

 

[Mediocre Man]

Also you better make sure you have some Blazer clothes for the trip because you're a shoe in for the Where in the World contest. You take the pictures and I'll get them to the Blazers.

Great point.

In fact, with this site being somewhat affiliated with the team, maybe it could be an update the Mikes do game to game?

 

[MarAzul]

Also you better make sure you have some Blazer clothes for the trip because you're a shoe in for the Where in the World contest. You take the pictures and I'll get them to the Blazers.

Good idea! Perhaps the Blazers would like to send some gear along on the voyage. A spinnaker with the Blazer logo on it would be good. I could get that in shots often.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Good idea! Perhaps the Blazers would like to send some gear along on the voyage. A spinnaker with the Blazer logo on it would be good. I could get that in shots often.

I remember when you first started building the boat I suggested you use Darius Miles as the anchor.