Built to a Sam Devlin design called the Pelicano. Meant to be a commuter boat for my spouse—but no one commutes to work anymore! Build time was about 28 months. With the exception of the canvas, installing the outboard, and a little help with the final paint job, I did all the work myself. Sam was exceedingly helpful with suggestions and answers to my questions. With a 115 Merc, the boat will hit 32 knots, though 23 is more comfortable.
As I was finishing the boat, I asked my spouse what we should name her. “We’ve been calling it the Pelicano during the build, so that has to be its name.” I called Sam and asked if he’d object. He was supportive, as long as I used the correct Mexican pronunciation—see me at the show for details.