06.11 Black Pearl (CT)

2006.11 BP: Update from Scott

Jun 26th, 2007 | By
2006.11 BP: Update from Scott

I just received this update from Scott. We delivered his Black Pearl in January. <snip> Wanted you to know/see that I tried my first norsaq and hand rolls in my Pearl last night at a local lake. Score? 3 for 3 – Norsaq rolls 3 for 3 – Hand rolls [...]



Black Pearl: Outfitting

Feb 12th, 2007 | By

Scott has finished outfitting his Black Pearl and sent some pictures. He installed the seat, thigh pads and other interior foam. For the deck lines he used black braided rope and installed them in classic Greenlander fashion. The sliders and knobs pieces of antler, hand carved by Scott. Beautiful work. [...]



Black Pearl: Delivery

Jan 28th, 2007 | By
Black Pearl: Delivery

On Saturday we met up with Scott and hand delivered the Pearl. His son joined him. We got quite a few strange looks driving on the highway. You don’t seem to see many kayaks on a cold, January day. It took us an hour to secure the Pearl to our [...]



Black Pearl: Project Summary

Jan 22nd, 2007 | By
Black Pearl: Project Summary

Below is a summary of the Black Pearl project: BOAT DESIGN: Black Pearl hull as modified by Bjorn Thomasson for S Lovrien. LOA = 19′-1″ (582 cm) Beam = 19-3/4″ (50 cm) 9″ (230 mm) foredeck height 5.3″ ( mm) aftdeck height Finished weight (less outfitting by SL) = 28 [...]



Black Pearl: Completion Pictures

Jan 19th, 2007 | By
Black Pearl: Completion Pictures

With final outfitting to be done by Scott and final buffing done, construction by us is complete. It was too dark outside to take outdoor pictures so (for now) here’s a few from inside the shop. The artwork was chosen by Scott: skull and crossbones (based on the “Pirates of [...]