PT11 Info & purchase - http://ptwatercraft.com/ptwatercraft/PT11Home.html More video of the PT11 in action - https://youtu.be/BsWtDD_pl6o

Can they create nested middle sections to give you 3 lengths of dingy in seconds. Brilliant design.

PT11 website still working?? Woud have bet, the increased traffic from this video would crash it :)

Great design! Love it. Glad that others are interested in wood epoxy boat building as well!

I live in Missouri but some how feel myself needing one of these now 😂

Cool concept, two piece boat. You should make ur own that will fit on too Tally Ho like is a part of it.

Possibly the most impressive thing about it is that the PT 11 looks completely seamless on video when it is assembled. The craftsmanship is clearly apparent there!

I was looking for the joint too. Couldn't see it.

Of all the aspects of this project, the one that seems not to get enough praise is Leo’s skill as a storyteller. It’s not just that he takes lovely videos of beautiful and interesting bits of a beautiful and interesting boat, it’s also that he weaves all of that into compelling story that would work even if it was all told in prose alone.

Very much this

Hear, hear!

I concur.

we in Norway agreeing.

What an amazing little tender is the PT11. ❤

That is a really slick design. It's clear he put a lot of work and consideration into it. It will be an excellent addition to Tally Ho. Love how you continue to support local shipbuilders and businesses in your efforts. Makes you a good neighbor and a good human being. Thanks for sharing!

The PT11 is so clean and simple in it's design. As a machinist, those "simple" designs require a LOT of thought to execute. Very nice and I'm quite sure you will be happy ( maybe even overjoyed) with your PT11

Port Townsend is now on my list of places to visit in America. Thank you Leo, I probably would not have known about such a gem of a town otherwise.

Thank you Leo so much for highlighting Port Townsend and the people that make it so. What a cool energy.

It's been bought out by the snooty PhD's from California. Trash, to be honest.

North Olympic Peninsula is my favorite place in America. The area is definitely a gem. I spent 10 years in Port Angeles, close to Sequim. Port Townsend was too expensive for me to live there, but I would in a heartbeat if I could afford it. Regularly went there for the ferry..

When Tally Ho is launched, it will likely be the most loved boat in the ocean. Everything about it will be nearly perfect and loved by hundreds of thousands of people. So awesome.

I will make an effort to be there!

Also the most expensive, that launch along costs 10 - 20 times as much as a decent inflatable.

@@SBBurzmali  That may be true but the "value" is not "comparable"!! Kinda like comparing the "MonaLisa" with a Red Skelton Clown paintings. Both are "paintings" but one is a "masterpiece"! Also like driving into a service station with a Rolls Royce and filling the tank with the "low price" fuel!! The Tally Ho, Stem to Stern, represents a labor of love --- and--- NOTHING BUT THE BEST, with no compromises. Throughout this process/build, Leo has considered cost "among" many other considerations when making his decisions.

A true boat of the people! Best wishes too Leo and the crew!

Casey you are JUST SO ON THE MONEY!!!!

The dude building the PT11 is full of stories, information, and life. Could have a whole show around him, certainly.

I wonder what year he worked on for the America's cup. I'm from NZ so it's a familiar race for us down here.

Leo, I love the fact that you introduce the local talented individuals that have been involved in facets of the re-build of Tally Ho, and other boats in Port Townsend. Besides highlighting Tally Ho you put a spotlight on some exceptional people and are a true ambassador for the Port. All that and another great video! Thanks Leo!

Hats off to the painters of Kintore, what a lovely boat. It just seemed so.. "homey"... Absolutely lovely.

I often wondered what happened to Russel. We used to live on Ruxton Is in BC and we'd see him now and then in his proa. It was very fast. He hasn't changed, a gentle kind soul of which there are many in the PNW. Here in Australia you have to go to Tasmania to find the same vibe. Must be the colder weather. One thing that we have like nowhere else is lot's of parrots though. I'm happy about that.

That dingy is a work of genius, and one of the most beautiful pieces of practical art I've seen. The perfect combination of form, function and amazing good looks.

That dingy is such a fantastic piece of art and utilization! Love it!

Jack agreed Marty Australia

This has been a wonderful video and I’ve enjoyed every minute of your production. When I heard the name Russell Brown I was wondering if that was Jim’s son , and when he first came on all doubt was removed. He came by his skills in a way that only a few people have ever been fortunate enough to experience. His background is most impressive and that along with his humility is always refreshing to see in a true craftsman and seaman. Best of luck with your amazing project, it is truly a work of art. Cheers

Such an amazing story and privalege to watch this all take shape. Its also comforting to know there are people out there in the world with as much skill as Leo who still haven't changed their $35 pickup bed handle.

Your ultra high standards DEMAND using the PT11. And you handled it like a champ, and thanks to Russel for lending one to you to test fully. It's a great choice, Leo!

Your happiness with that little boat is so infectious! This was a great episode.

I can honestly say, seeing you sail that dingy was the first time I have ever had the desire to try sailing. Which is crazy seeing how I was in the navy lol. It looks so fun and peaceful.

I love that you chose a Russel Brown design. He is a great designer and excellent human. And the fact that a little bit of Port Townsend will be on deck is fitting and sweet.

I met Russel in the Pacific when he was sailing his proa and remember his fantastic tender, he's a great guy. If he reads this then hi from Jim on Atlas.

Russel, a progeny of the great multihull triumvirate - Jim Brown, John Marples and Dick Newick. An honour indeed to sail, let alone own, one of his boats

Once again I plead with those in the field of public education to consider using these videos as materials for teaching, in schools, what life can provide . Leo continually demonstrates the joy possible by engaging with reality in a rational manner. Whether the task is minor or major, Leo shows his engagement. There is no competition, no winner/losers, just action. His skill does not demean those w/o skill. He is entirely genuine.

Leo seems to be wearing no bouyancy vest so I would not use this for teaching in schools

@@nilse7793 You want a crash helmet as well? Teach kids how to swim and how to sail. Active safety. Far better than simply parroting passive safety. Leo has video of offshore sailing wearing an inflatable safety device.

Hear Hear

@@norml.hugh-mann Sorry, I would definitely go sailing with Leo rather than you. 😁

So enormously wholesome to find the perfect solution to the dingy problem just a few kilometers away. 👏🏼🎉 And what a solution it is, that dingy is gorgeous both esthetically and functionally!

That dinghy looks lie a perfect fit for Tally Ho...and beautifully crafted. And light, and rowable, and a lovely sailer in what had to be fairly light winds had here in the PNW these last several weeks. Good find, great video, thanks Leo!

I’ve been binge watching this whole series from start to here over the last few months and I’m finding it so relaxing watching all the amazing crafts and skills being worked out. Leo amongst so many things you are an amazing guy and as all of the guys who have helped out and offered their skills and a massive well done to everyone. ❤❤

I must say, Leo, I envy the wonderful people you get to meet. Thank you for sharing them with us.

I hope someone is keeping a list of all the extremely interesting people Leo has met on this journey so far! It's really becoming a treasure trove of wisdom and experiences.

I think Leo also has a beautfiul way of connecting to people's interests and talents and letting them shine.

Remember that guy he bought the live oak from?

@@creageous He was truly remarkable. Especially the poem at the end was beautiful.

@@oldwillie313 maybe that’s who went camping with him when he was test riding the dinghy LOL maybe test rode more than a dingy Lol

Russell's father is a legend -- famous for his constant camber" technique, Russell is also known for his "pacific" proa designs. (That is, a proa where the main hull is to leeward--unlike Dick Newick's "Cheers" which used the outrigger as buoyant righting moment)

Bound is boatless man. Judging by the look on your face Leo, you seem struck by the PT11, we love the grin when you are racing the canoe. TALLY HO has a new friend to share your attention and you have a small boat to refresh your soul. For folks who have spent a lifetime of longing to be on the water, and in tune with water, this design offers a lot of attributes and balance, thanks to Mr. Brown sharing his nautical knowledge. There are always compromises in small boat design, design constraints are challenging, trying to pack a lot of utility into a small package. Will the dinghy tend TALLY HO or vice versa? And we'd like to send a thank all of those folks who contribute to your videos on screen or off stage, we are grateful for a peek into their adventures. Cheers, Clark and Skipper

Hey Leo, After 10 years of cruising and living full time on our boat there is one thing we learned that is almost absolute. Your cruising experience will be defined more by your dinghy than almost any other factor. Yes, a hard sailing dinghy will be fun and reliable but in terms of practical, liveaboard standards what you will find is that your dinghy will determine, in lots of cases, the following: Where you anchor, who you buddy with ( other sailing boats) , how much you can transport, where you gravitate locally, time spent getting supplies and parts, and the list goes on and on. We found the best combination to be a large tubed RIB with a 15 hp to 20 hp Yamaha on davits. The other important cruising element about your boat will be a good reliable water maker. Good luck and Good sailing Leo, All the Best ....Peter

That is a supernice design! ❤

Such a well designed tender craft. Looks like a lot of fun to sail and the appearance is that of a one piece boat when assembled. This will make an ideal tender for Tally Ho. Thanks for the video.

the way the tender fits in its space with the perfect amount of clearance either side is perfect. what a touch

It really does feel purpose-built, quite fortuitous

Looks as almost Tally Ho was built to equip the PT11 :p

What an interesting video this was, loved everything about it. Oh, and the PT-11 is gorgeous.

Love seeing all the boats around PT harbor! The PT 11 is an awesome dingy, and Russel is a genius, he does incredible work!!

Russell Brown is such a genus and a legend, and of course, the son of a legend. He hates it when people go all fanboy publicly on him so I try to avoid it, but sometimes it just must be said. Well known in the less traditional world of multihulls.

Very impressive design & execution. Well done Russel! 👏👏👏

What a beautiful little boat that I haven't seen before. I built a nesting Spindrift 10 a number of years ago and have been very happy with it. It was interesting to hear exactly the same decision making process that I went through described in your video. I hoped you enjoy your dinghy for many years as I have mine. Good luck and best wishes from Panama.

I built a PT 11 and absolutely love it. Its a fantastic dinghy and an absolute joy to sail or row. I had it for about 6 years and the design effort Russel has made to make the dinghy robust has really paid off. Congrats Leo. You have a truly fantastic dinghy for Tally Ho.

Fantastic tender! The PT-11 looks awesome!!!

Not only beautiful, able to be self built, extremely functional and of optimal size for solo or couples but also just very cool. Love it and even though I'm extremely land locked being in Indiana, USA we do have a few lakes around I think that little dingy would be a blast on. Thanks for putting it on my radar. Fair winds, following seas, safe travels and God Bless...

Russell Brown’s design of the PT11 is just brilliant! Another great video Leo! :)

I know you've got a Kazillion "followers" there Leo. Since your first vid, seeing what you started with. I remember thinking ~ "this one will be good." And so. You ~ and all the people contributing ~ have been ~ (no words can say here). Well, ~ lets just say ~ beyond stellar. Wishing and praying for that boat to get in the water soon ! Oh yea. Also. Thanks so much sharing the "frozen fish sailing schooner" (along with the ptwatercraft connection). OOPS now I've got to review your post for the name of the company that delivers fish with a bicycle. Always and forever yours. ~~~ Just imagine ~~~ on and on and on ~~~

Russel, an amazing design. Leo, you find the best people. I almost do not want this to end. Best channel our there.

This tender is a piece of art!

Amen to that. Glad you hear he's selling kits because they're worth every bit of the purchase price.

Cost is 3800-7k ish depending on options and requires assembly. Great tender though!

Once again,very well presented by Leo. Thanks so much.

What an amazing design. I love the PT11

Very nice. The PT11 looks a beautiful boat and it fits so well. It does also have very graceful lines and seems sturdy. I’m sure you’ll be able to build a suitable, sturdy and beautiful storage system and thanks for showing it on the side deck. You don’t need to apologise for and lack of content. There was a huge amount here and great to see the PT11’s creator and to see it sail. The rig is not unlike a Laser or Topper etc. I’m guessing an electric motor could be fitted instead of the rudder, too? The oars look well finished.

When I read the title of this video, the only reason I started watching it was that Leo started talking with the usual child like enthuasiam that I have become accustomed to hear him talking about the Tally Ho. To my amaizement, I watched the whole video with not a moment of boredem. I was absolutey fascinated by Leo's find of Russel Bown's PT 11- what a beautiful and practical boat! Off to watch the video again :)

The PT11 is a tremendous little design, and if I could buy one premade easily (since I have enough projects to keep me busy enough already lol) I would in a heartbeat. What a fantastic little dingy.

Outstanding episode Leo. Such a treat to go so in depth on the topic. Can't blame you for wanting a completed boat - another 200 hours making a PT-11 will only delay your departure. Well done.

What an interesting explanation of how a dingy is used on a boat like Tally Ho. Not living near the ocean and experiencing sailing like you I had no idea of the thought that goes into the use of a dingy. Thank you very much for taking the time to educated us land lovers. From Missouri.

What a wonderful design. This is definately going on the wish list.

Wow that is an impressive dingy/tender. Not only is it well crafted and beautiful it is useful and fun!! Good choice!

I have been watching for 5 years and I have not missed a video & I have enjoyed each & every one!! The craftmanship is unbelievable!! I wish I had some of your & the people you have had helpings talent

As usual, a masterclass on boats. I've learnt so much about boatbuilding on this channel. Amazing. You're a natural teacher Leo. The PT11 is beautiful. It fits so well on TH. Congratulations on finding her. Kaila is a good find too. :)

The thing i love the most about Leo and this channel: every decision is driven by a sound mind, anchored in logic. That original tender would've been lovely to see built, but it does not suit what Tally Ho is now.

Well, every decision except starting the project in the first place. Let's be real, anyone with a sound mind and thinking logically would run screaming the other way when seeing just how much work and expenses are involved in restoring Tally Ho. I think I speak for all of us when I say that I'm glad Leo is an emotional fool on occasion!

@@BraindeadCRY Not at all being combative, I would agree with your first and last sentence but would COMPLETELY disagree with your second sentence. I believe that I am one of many (like Leo) who do not "run screaming the other way" when faced with a challenge that involves lots of work if I can figure out a way to accommodate the cost. I also believe people who think like you have never experienced the total and complete "satisfaction" that comes from creating something as "elegant" and iconic as the Tally Ho!!

@@pappabob29 I was (Id hoped rather obviously) being jokingly sarcastic. Leo being willing to invest his time and his savings into a passion project clearly was an emotional decision and we all love him for it.

I hope the build one and use it as a tender they keep at the dock or on shore.

Great choice for the tender! Looks like excellent fun. 👌

Been following you since covid. This was a great video. Outstanding design to manage to be strong, light, and a good looking dingy.

Gorgeous boat

I love the pt11 as well as a lot of the other stitch and glue boats. I am presently in love with the CLC Tenderly and its sister, the Lk Union Swift (a more purpose built sailing craft than a utilitarian dinghy) designed as a teaching fleet for the Center for Wooden Boats on Lk Union here in Seattle. I am pretty excited that Tally Ho will have a piece of Pt Townsend on deck as she travels the world. Cheers Leo.

Incredible Dingy design and not only beautiful but performs so well too.

I am not exaggerating when I say that the engineering excellence, attention to detail, and craftsmanship that went into the design and construction of the PT11 brought a tear to my eye. Truly inspiring.

But is it worth $10,000 to you?

It's absolutely gorgeous. No two ways about it.

@@RemedialRob if I had 10k, I'd buy one.

10K? With all the add-one it comes to $6607 as the DIY kit. That’s a very reasonable price for the thought and engineering that’s gone into this dinghy.

@@aaronanderson8491 I was factoring in about $3k in labor to build it myself plus tax and shipping. And I was being generous. I's probably more like $10,500.

Another incredible and fun video. Man that dinghy is slick. So well made and just a jewel how it all fits together and how light it is. Wow! And the paint job on the Kintore was also great. Thank you for the time it took to film this and the great people in it.

Such a wholesome video full of beautiful people. PT11 looks spectacular. Just discovered this channel, can't wait to see more of your work.

Very pretty and practical solution. Totally in character of both you and Tally Ho

That PT11 looks so pretty! A wonderful thing.

You are a very good creator, when I saw the new video title I put off watching it. I didn't think I would have any interest in dinghies, but with your recording and editing it kept me engaged during the whole video. Thank you for the amazing content that you put out

That PT11 is a beautiful work of art. The level of craftsmanship fits well with the level of Tally Ho's.

That is a beautiful little boat. What an amazing object.

What a beautiful, functional, and brilliantly designed little boat! It reminds me of the Shellback sailing dinghy I desperately wanted to build as a kid. It wasn't a nesting dinghy, but the lines were similar. It is always difficult to design/build something that excels in multiple areas, but I would think this little boat with functional modern innovations where they make sense combined with the classic look and feel of a real wooden sailing dinghy would make the perfect tender for Tally Ho. Congrats on a fine purchase, and what will you name her? (I can't recall ever seeing a named tender, but this one seems worthy...;)

The paint job colors are perfect on Kintore and compliment it beautifully.The PT11 is an absolute marvel imo...and I grew up sailing P class and Cherub's.

Excellent tender. Looks like a very smart purchase. Love the design and construction of it.

Thanks Leo, we support you and all the positive feedback and comments ........ your channel is a breath of freshness and hope while a big part of our world is wallowing in BS, lies and worse.

Not only is the boat AMAZING, Russel and his spouse answer the phone and they are amazingly helpful people.

You were so genuinely chuffed when the tender fit on deck. That's awesome! It's such a great tender

the PT11 is a sweet addition to Tally Ho, despite my reservations at the beginning of this video. I had my first experience with the West system epoxy process back in the early eighties with Nigel Smith, on his fifty foot cross Atlantic racer, built out of the Hidden Harbor boat shop. It is an impressive lamination system, very strong and very durable. Boats are just one of it's many applications.

great dingy, such a well thought out design, nice to row, nests so well, go for it

Fascinating, interesting, very impressive. Live long and prosper young man!

What an outstanding design. Great choice for your requirements.

Stunningly gorgeous and useful. Also, I love how Russell has his way of thinking, and that boat displays all the good things about the way he looks at boats, building them, and what they do.

As always, I really enjoyed the segment. It was terrific to see the creativity in the dinghy design and your support of other boat builders.

At 20:14 wow. Those are the most majestic sheep I have ever seen. It's as if they are royal figures welcoming you to their abode and posing for a portrait. Stunning. Good capture, there. That's the the kind of B roll that makes your videos so involving and just comfortable to watch. Oh, yes, and the two fun loving dorks struggling to remain composed as they explain that they paint boats. That was fun. Love the dingy.

I realize as a classic yacht the dinghy probably should also have classic lines, But as a lifelong cruiser ,live-aboard for over 20 years, and yacht tender manufacturer, I feel that you have left out a few features of tenders that come in handy. Stability is high on the list. Getting out of that dinghy and onto the dock without tipping or falling is going to be pretty exciting. And if the dinghy dock is full you will have to exit over the bow. Also most if not all boats anchored out want a dinghy that will plane with a small motor. Really extends usage and enhances the fun factor. Of course boat designers have to take the tender into consideration when designing a boat. Something not many do.

All these wonderful innovations will make Tally Ho live at least a hundred years!

Congratulations Leo that is an excellent choice of tender and thank you for introducing us to Russel, I would love to hear more from him. I always loved rowing my tenders but preferred to scull over a short distance so a sculling notch or rowlock in the stern would be my addition.

That dingy is a wonderfully ingenious design, and brilliant execution! 25:03 some metal pieces on the stern section corresponding to the tabs on the bow section would be a nice little upgrade to reduce wear over time.

Really fun video. I love the way you support the locals and celebrate high end craftsmanship!

Yet another great video Well done for completing the race 👍

Very cool dinghy. She has a lovely subtle sheer to her and moves right along using the oars. The oarlocks are quite unique and sail rig is brilliant. I want one! Thanks

Fabulous! Love the PT11. Seems like a perfect choice.

What a fabulous little boat. (I’d absolutely LOVE to own one myself.)

another great video, I am amazed how I continue to learn things and watching the vids are so much fun. What a great show. Thank you again and again and again and again.

I`d add a notch or rowlock on the transom so you could skull, for instance when you had to carry long or bulky items that prevent rowing. I think Russell has done an excellent job with the PT !

A dedicated sculling oar and a boat hook .. ...

hmm an adapter so you could merge the rudder with a mast half....

What a beautiful little tender. Great lines and looks like an easy rower.

Wow… I’m not much of a boat person but that PT11 looks like something that I would want in my life.

Russell Brown is being extremely modest in this episode. He is an inspiration to myself as an amateurs boat builder and designer, specifically when it comes to multihulls.

I am blown away by the PT11. The skill and intelligence that has gone into the design and engineering of that is quite simply astonishing. I agree when Leo said that Russell was being very modest about it as it's utterly brilliant. As for the price - considering what you're getting, it's really not that bad. It'll fit pretty much anywhere.

Really didn't think this episode would be as interesting but Leo did it again. Something as mundane as a dinghy turns out to be a fascinating example of design and engineering. Everything gets thought out on this project. No detail left unconsidered.

What a cool little boat. I bet PT Watercraft is about to get a lot more orders for that PT-11

My folks always had a sailboat in my youth and we had a little El Toro sized sailing dinghy. The one you have there is really nice! With the super light weight I bet the performance under sail is pretty decent.

Leo, thanks for your very informative overview of tenders. Despite being a landlubber , I found it to be highly interesting.