John Loper II
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44 lines
1.7 KiB
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# Great Loop Project - Progress
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## Current Status
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🔄 **IN PROGRESS** - Projects initialized, awaiting detailed requirements
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## Timeline
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- **April 11, 2026:** All three projects created and initialized
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## Completed
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- [x] Great Loop project folder structure created
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- [x] README.md with comprehensive overview created
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- [x] Initial Gitea repository created
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- [x] Links to both boat projects established
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## In Progress
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- [ ] Define detailed requirements for both vessels
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- [ ] Research Great Loop route planning
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- [ ] Determine build strategies for each boat
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- [ ] Research power/traction systems
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## Next
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- [ ] Gather detailed specifications for 16x40 boat
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- [ ] Gather detailed specifications for 8x16 boat
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- [ ] Research available plans/blueprints for both sizes
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- [ ] Create comprehensive budget estimate
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- [ ] Determine construction timeline (likely multi-year)
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- [ ] Research permits and regulations for both boats
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- [ ] Plan Great Loop route and timeline
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## Notes
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- **Primary vessel:** 16x40 ft shanty boat for main living quarters
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- **Companion vessel:** 8x16 ft shanty boat for day boat/backup
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- **Journey:** 6,000-mile circular waterway covering ~1-2 seasons
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- **Family adventure:** All 9 children will experience this journey
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- **Timeline:** Multi-year project from construction through journey completion
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- **Budget:** Significant investment required for two seaworthy vessels
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## Gitea Repository Links
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- **Great Loop:** https://gitea.loperfamily.com/Sage_Software/Great-Loop
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- **16x40 Shanty Boat:** https://gitea.loperfamily.com/Sage_Software/16x40-Shanty-Boat
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- **8x16 Shanty Boat:** https://gitea.loperfamily.com/Sage_Software/8x16-Shanty-Boat
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*Last updated: April 11, 2026* |