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Allen Farrell's 'China Cloud' was built with only simple handtools; an axe, saw, plane, and chisel.Allen worked under a large tarpulin - covered shed while living aboard 'Native Girl'. The orange tarp was used for sails for 2 years before replacing with dacron ones.
Allen's son Keray, relayed that the fellow that helped Allen mill the lumber for 'China Cloud' was later involved in a serious accident that was not related to Allen's project.
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CLOSE UP OF BOW OF 'CHINA CLOUD'1980
Lasqueti Island, British Columbia
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Allen and Sharie Farrell completed the details of their new boat 'China Cloud', beginning with the keel, ribs and deck beams, and ending with the planking, decks, cabins and interior. Allen did the rough shaping with an axe and finished with a saw, a plane and a chisel.30
ALLEN FARRELL DISPLAYED AN ARTIST'S EYE WHEN DESIGNING HIS BOATS.1982
Lasqueti Island, British Columbia
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This is a photo of a close up of the fir stave that supports the mainsail. It is an indication of Allen's artistic ability and wonderful use of color that he also displayed in his paintings.Allen's son, Keray described this photo as the boom vange on the main sail & halyard to pull in the sails on 'China Cloud'.
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ALLEN AND SHARIE FARRELL ABOARD 'CHINA CLOUD'1982
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Allen and Sharie Farrell would live aboard 'China Cloud' for 14 years. Allen was convinced that a Junk Rig is ideal for the coastal waters of British Columbia.34
MANEUVERING 'CHINA CLOUD'1982
Lasqueti Island, British Columbia
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Allen wanted the new 'China Cloud' ready to live aboard when Sharie returned from a stay in a hospital, so he launched her almost single handedly using block and tackle. He maneuvered the big boat around trees and rocks, then gradually lowered it down a steep slope.36
ALLEN FARRELL COMPLETING BOTTOM WORK ON 'CHINA CLOUD'.1982
False Bay, Lasqueti Island, British Columbia
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The rudder of 'China Cloud' is balanced and it pulls up so when it sits on the mud, Allen could climb down and work on the bottom anywhere, without having to pay someone to haul it out.In this photo, 'China Cloud' is sitting in False Bay, Lasqueti Island, British Columbia.
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1ST TASTE OF THE WATER FOR 'CHINA CLOUD'1982
Lasqueti Island, British Columbia
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'China Cloud' draws only 2 1/2 ft., has no ballast, but she sails well and is so stable. Allen could come-about within a few feet of a rocky shore and navigate between closely anchored boats with confidence.In this photo, Allen's son Keray said that 'China Cloud' was getting her "first taste of water". She was the easiest boat to launch, after August Moon.
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BACK TO THE BOAT1960
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