by Paul | May 30, 2019 | Boat Building, Building Projects, Fabrication, Farm & Homestead, Introduction, Promotions, Sailing & Cruising
Welcome to the release and premiere launch of my new Patreon Account page! You can now look up Downeast Thunder Creations on Patreon.com to become a patron of Downeast Thunder! I’m Paul Bennett, a retired engineer & naval architect living in Milbridge,...
by Paul | May 23, 2019 | Boat Building, Building Projects, Sailing & Cruising
If you watched my video about going sailing last week, you know I’ve been thinking about designing and building a new sailboat for myself. As a retired naval architect and marine engineer, have the knowledge and experience to put a design together that shall meet my...
by Paul | May 16, 2019 | Boat Building, On My Mind, Sailing & Cruising
I’m an old sailor, retired marine engineer & naval architect, and I’ve been “landlocked” for the past 15 years. I have a serious need (as does my soul) to get back to sea! Let’s Go Sailing! I looked at an old Pearson 26 Sailstar sloop that was being given away,...