New Pics...

New pics (nothing fancy) posted in my album of the daysailer progress.  I don't know why a Cover Picture for the album has disappeared but anyway, its on the first page of photo albums. 

 

 I have finally managed to clear enough space in my very cramped garage to get back to work on the hull.  We have rain forcasted through next Monday so I won't be able to pull her outside to work so shall continue to rub elbows indoors in adequate (barely) space shared with boxes, saws, etc.

 

Andy

Time to sell!

Well Folks,

 

   It is with great regret that I must tell you that we have decided it is time to sell our 1970 27' Carver! 

   We found her 2.5 years ago sitting in a marina in IL, and fell in love immediately.  She came home with us and we started the slow task of rebuilding her.  We have all of the deck off, (totally rotten), and have had the full canvases redone with new screens and zippers, but alas...there the project stalled.

   Family and business obligations got in the way, and she has sat without any attention for quite a while now.  It does not seem that we will find more free time for her anytime in the near or even distant future either.

   We have discussed this in depth, and while I hate to let her go, I finally see the light, and the need for her to go to someone that will have the time and passion to finish restoring her to the glory that we know she can be, and get her back into the water.

   She will need a new deck, a new top board all around her, and some surface refinishing, but other than that she appears sound.  She has been stored inside the entire time, and sells with the trailer.

   You can see pictures of her in the photo album called Charcin's Boat.

 

   We are located in Oshkosh, WI, and will consider all offers. 

 For those of you that are interested, we also have a 1963 16' Cruisers on a trailer that we would consider offers for also.

 

Cindy & Charlie

Progress

Hello all!! I had to change my account. It wouldn't let me in under my old one.  I've been working on the Mark 75 I picked up. I won't be going with the Evinrude Golden Jubilee. The Mark 75 is almost 60lbs lighter, only 30lbs. heavier than an Evinrude "Big Twin" 35 h.p..      Anyway, to cold to work on the boat. I'll be getting to that when the engine is done, which will be soon. I have no garage, so, I have to wait until the weather breaks. I have photos loaded in my WebShots. Click the link provided, Barracuda folder. If the link doesn't work, you can copy & paste it.

Good to talk to you all!!

 

                 Jim Sgrig

 

Click here:    http://community.webshots.com/user/pywgn

Warmer Temps - Yeah!!

Don't know about the rest of you but I am so psyched for next week.  We have temps predicted in the 50's.  It has been far too long trying to work in an overcrowded garage.  With all of the snow and cold right now I can't move stuff out of there and into my basement - next week I can so I can breathe...

 

 

2006 flatboat trip on Ohio R.

In the fall of 2006, John Cooper built his fourth pioneer settlers' flatboat.  This was for a client who had him pilot it from Cincinnati down the Ohio River and up the Misissippi to Cape Girardeau, MO.  See www.journeyofremembrance.com.

I need a favor

Hello all. What a wonderful group. I am a writer living in the Tampa Bay Florida area and I am in need of some expertise. I am writing a mystery set in Sarasota Florida and my main character builds wooden kayaks for a living. I have little to no experience with this and I was wondering if anyone knew a boat builder in the area who might be able to walk me through some of the basics. I would simply ask questions on this forum, but I would rather be able to witness everything first hand. Thanks for any info y'all can give me. --Adam

CANOE SEAT

HI FOLKS ,I HAVE BUILT A FOLDING SEAT FOR MY CANOE [GRAWL] WHICH YOU CAN SEE AT http://uk.msnusers.com/SAILIINGDINGHY/grawlseat.msnw
I DO NOT HAVE ALOT OFF STORAGE SPACE LEFT OR I WOULD POST IT HERE.
I HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT A LOT OF CANOE/KAYAK SITES BUT VERY FEW SHOW THE SEAT OR HOW THEY MADE THEM, OR THEY ARE PLASTIC WHICH ON A WOODEN BOAT MAYBE DOESN'T SIT JUST WRITE? ALSO VERY FEW SHOW HOW THEY MADE THE PADDLES/OARS OR HOW THEY DECIDED ON THE LENGH AND SHAPE.
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