Tumblehome Nina gets her Skeg/Keel

The skeg is larger than called for on the plans.  I also added the all around light on top.  I really gotta clear out my shop and get started on the real thing.

Tumblehome Nina gets a light weight roof over the helm

This is a nod to Whio on our much more modest Nina.  The roof can be of canvas over a light frame and therefore removable for those days when the sun is welcome rather than scorching.  Should serve to keep the cabin, helm and controls a bit dryer when at the dock.

Tumblehome Nina with a short roof over the helm

Tumblehome Nina

The windshield scales out as 20 inches including the frame at the highest point.  The geckko is not to scale.

More Shots of the Model of Tumblehome Nina

Model of Nina

This is a view of Nina from the stern and bow showing the transom with moderate tumble home.  The model is made with 1/32" birch plywood and painted off white.  The cutout for the motor is smaller than the plans for Nina and are in line with the Handy Billy and Ninegret design.  Also similar to the production fiberglas boat based on the Harry Bryan concept.

Next Boat, Still Stealing Ideas

A Doug Hylan design, Pagan. I would like to replicate the tumblehome in the transom of Bateau's Lb 22, Nina.  Not sure if it can be done, but a really elegant look.