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Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Olga 28 Update

Paul and Molly Kessinger
Paul and Molly Kessinger aboard Tardis at the show

The first Olga 28 to be completed (Tardis) was launched in Connecticut by Paul Kessinger in the spring of 2017. Paul entered Tardis in the WoodenBoat show at Mystic Seaport, and my partner Christine and I went back to meet Paul, and his wife Molly, enjoy their wonderful  hospitality, and see the boat. There was lots of interest from attendees, who were eager to hear about Paul's experience building Tardis. After the show we took Tardis for a spin down the coast. More details on that in my next post. For now some of Christine's photos:

Olga 28 Tardis
Builder Paul Kessinger (on the left) and me (on the right) chatting aboard Tardis


Olga 28 interior
The interior of Tardis, showing the raised sole
at the settee on the right, with storage below

Olga 28 Tardis, June 2017
Another view of the interior of Tardis. Paul opted for a separate helm seat,
which is very comfortable in use

Tardis launch
Olga 28 Tardis going into the water after the end of the
Mystic Seaport  WoodenBoat Magazine show in 2017


Olga 28 wake
The wake of the Olga 28 Tardis while running at about 14 knots.