Maine Boat Builders Show

[Hwyl]

http://www.portlandcompany.com/bshow.html Less than a month to go

[Hughman]

Which pub should the WBF battalion commandeer?

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[Chris Coose]

I'm going to be out of town fellas. The first MBB show I've missed in years.

Let's see the option was to remain home and hang out with you scurvy bastards for a couple of days or sail off the Keys for 10 days.?????

[Ian McColgin]

You'd better be south!! Eighteenth letter of the pyrate alphabet and all that.

Anyway, I think we're planning on being up for either Friday night or Saturday night. Not sure which yet.

[Figment]

If all goes as planned, I'll be up for Friday night.

[imported_Steven Bauer]

I'm looking forward to the Show as always. It's a sure sign of spring. Usually accompanied with a big snowstorm. :D I'll try to take lots of pictures again. If there is anything anyone wants me to concentrate on photographically just let me know. The past few years Chris and I have invited people over but many need to get back on the road or prefer to head out to the many bars and restaurants of Portland. I think Hughman will be staying here so maybe we'll throw the doors open for a little elbow bending action, maybe Friday night? The largest group of forumites we've had all in one place was on Friday morning at the food concession area.

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Hope to see you there.

Steven

[Doug Wood]

Usually accompanied with a big snowstorm.
Great...now you've done it.

[Ken Hutchins]

Anyone else planning on going Sunday? It looks like I might have to pick up my son at the Portland airport the wee hours of Monday morning, :( so I'm thinking of going to the show Sunday and then wait for him to arrive. Gads, I may have to make 3 or 4 trips to Portland in one week. :eek:

[imported_Steven Bauer]

Come for dinner Sunday, Ken. I think the Show ends early that day.

Steven

[Ken Hutchins]

Thanks Steve, I will email when I know for sure what his/my schedule is.

[brian.cunningham]

Looking forward to it.
It's a sure sign spring's around the corner! :D

[Ed Harrow]

So far I've managed to keep Friday open, but I have one of my robot classes Sat AM, so no overnight/late night activities for me.

[abe]

Friday is open. SWMBO will be in Maryland at a dog show. The New Hampshire Caddy has new Firestones. I need some supplies from Hamilton Marine. I see no reason not to attend.

Plan on leaving no earlier than 8:00AM, same place as usual.

abe

[abe]

Just a reminder and a bump.

Steve, did I hear that the area around the Hamilton Marine property may become a parking garage? Is that area also destined for an International Marine terminal?

[Hwyl]

I can't make it Friday, I'll probably be there Saturday.

Gareth

[Ian McColgin]

I've just added my sheckles and can't do it this year. Have a good time for me. . .

[Ed Harrow]

Andy, we may be three (The Lurker's son may come along). If the, what was it you called it, NH Caddy? is full, not a problem as we can go on our own.

Look forward to seeing all.

[abe]

No problem Ed.

Looks like the Reverend, with whom I just visited, will not be with us this year, although he sends his greetings. The vehicle can accomodate seven, the Lurker's son is invited of course, so we have room for two more.

abe

[Ralph M Bohm]

I am thinking of going down either Friday evening or Saturday all day. I also, would like to meet some of you folks and take some photos.

http://www.portlandcompany.com/bshow.html

Anyone know of a cheap youth hostel in the area?

More important question:
Does anyone stay in contact with Paul Rollins? And might also know if HE will be there?
I think he may be able to help me with information on SARABANDE, the ketch built in '41 by Bud McIntosh. I'm in search of her plans. She sits patiently next to the barn here. :-/
wjile I am asking questions, Ellis Rowe, are you reading this? Will you be there also? It would be fun to talk with you again.

Ralph M Bohm

[imported_Steven Bauer]

Ralph, I've got room here Saturday night but I don't know about Friday. Friday might work if you want to share the basement with Hugh. :D

Abe, that area around Hamilton Marine will be part of The Ocean Gateway Project. I think a parking structure with a park on top of it. Pretty clever, huh? And a new ferry terminal and a berth for the Scotia Prince, too.

Looking forward to the show. We've got some white stuff forcast, whad I tell ya?

Steven

[Truckmen]

Originally posted by Steven Bauer:
Ralph, I've got room here Saturday night but I don't know about Friday. Friday might work if you want to share the basement with Hugh. :D

...and...

Looking forward to the show. We've got some white stuff forcast, whad I tell ya? :eek:

StevenI wouldn't mind but my girlfriend might be with me. can we sleep on the floor in the basement? We can bring sleeping bags. :rolleyes:

Ralph

[imported_Steven Bauer]

Sure, Ralph. You can pump Hugh for Bud MacIntosh info. His friend, whose name I can't remember, not only has one of Bud's boats but used to work with him too. Maybe he could hook you up with him.

Steven

[Ken Hutchins]

Current plan has us going Friday. Do we have a meeting time at the food concession?

[imported_Steven Bauer]

They posted the seminar scedule:

FRIDAY

11:30 Noise and Vibration Control and 3M Thinsulate Thermal Insulation materials on Yachts with Steve Haddik of Novitechniek

3:30 Building Catriona -- Jeff Grey, Custom Yacht Builder
Jeff Grey's love of the sea and boats is contagious. Please join Jeff as he explains the redesign, construction, and launch of the 65-foot Herreshoff-design ketch Catriona. Using a multi-media presentation, Jeff will emphasize the challenge of integrating modern technologies in a traditionally designed sailing yacht. Jeff Grey is principal of Snug Harbor Yachts and Snug Harbor Design Group, which builds and designs custom traditional and cold-molded boats.



SATURDAY

10:30 The History of Yacht Design by Peter Tracey, President of Davey & Co.

11:30 Two translantlantic voyages aboard Swan 40 --Slide Show by Peter Stoops

12:30 Radar and Navigation by Twain Braden of Ocean Navigator

1:30 **The Making of Master and Commander by Gordon Laco, historic consultant and lead technical advisor to Twentieth Century Fox -- $30 entry fee at door - Benefit for The Compass Project (**limited to 35 people; tickets available at Ocean Navigator booth or at the door)

3:30 In Peril: A Daring Decision, a Captain's Resolve, and the Salvage That Made History with Author Twain Braden. Twain will offer a one-hour talk on the book describing the incredible rescue of a tug off the coast of Florida and its amazing legal and financial consequences.

4:30 Bruce Johnson, Chief Designer at Sparkman & Stephens will discuss two recent designs. (With a possible cameo appearance by a special guest). S&S Association plans their 75th Anniversary Celebration this year. See www.sparkmanstephens.com (http://www.sparkmanstephens.com) for details



SUNDAY

11:30 Building Catriona -- Jeff Grey, Custom Yacht Builder
Jeff Grey's love of the sea and boats is contagious. Please join Jeff as he explains the redesign, construction, and launch of the 65-foot Herreshoff-design ketch Catriona. Using a multi-media presentation, Jeff will emphasize the challenge of integrating modern technologies in a traditionally designed sailing yacht. Jeff Grey is principal of Snug Harbor Yachts and Snug Harbor Design Group, which builds and designs custom traditional and cold-molded boats.

2:00 Two translantlantic voyages aboard Swan 40 --Slide Show by Peter Stoops

Seminars organized by Portland Yacht Services and Ocean Navigator
with additional sponsorship provided by
Maine Coastal News and the Portland Sail Training Association (PSTA).


Steven

[imported_Steven Bauer]

Ok, who can make it to my house after the show on Friday for some of Kwami's Famous Peanut Soup? With some Hampshire Special Ale of course. :D And maybe some leftover Irish Soda Bread.
Maybe we could meet at the concession area for coffee around 11:30. Unless someone has a better time/place. I'll bring some copies of directions to my house and leave them with Thad at his Redds Pond Boatworks booth. (Is that OK Thad?)

See you there!

Steven

[Ian McColgin]

Still wish I could make it but it's not to be.

So, to protect you from atypical weather like last year I've sent you a nice NEster to bank the snow nicley.

Have fun.

[abe]

Checking the weather for Friday, looks like a 40/60% chance of snow showers. I will be making the 90 minute drive either way.

11:30AM in the snack/coffee area upstairs as we did last year sounds like a plan.

Hugh, are you planning to be there with the Museum crowd?

Steve, not sure if we can grace Portland with our presence much later than 3:00 or so, but sure sounds good.

abe

[brian.cunningham]

I'm watching the weather.

Might snow Friday.

I can't go Saturday, my nephew's birthday party.

[rbgarr]

I can only make it Sunday, after a business meeting on Friday and Saturday in NYC. I'm going to Maine Medical to visit an uncle in hospital before heading back south on Tuesday.

Any forecast for weather that far out??

[Ralph M Bohm]

Originally posted by Steven Bauer:
Ok, who can make it to my house after the show on Friday for some of Kwami's Famous Peanut Soup? With some Hampshire Special Ale of course. :D And maybe some leftover Irish Soda Bread.
Maybe we could meet at the concession area for coffee around 11:30. Unless someone has a better time/place. I'll bring some copies of directions to my house and leave them with Thad at his Redds Pond Boatworks booth. (Is that OK Thad?)

See you there!

StevenWell, Steve:
If this is an open invite, I would like to have a chance to meet you. My lady friend and I are planning to be down to Portland around 3:30 pm. We are are staying at a motel in the area.and will be in Portlan all day Saturday as well.

Ralph M Bohm

[Ralph M Bohm]

Originally posted by Steven Bauer:
Sure, Ralph. You can pump Hugh for Bud MacIntosh info. His friend, whose name I can't remember, not only has one of Bud's boats but used to work with him too. Maybe he could hook you up with him.

StevenIs the name Gordon Swift?

Ralph

[imported_Steven Bauer]

Hugh, a little help here!

Come on over, Ralph. I think the Show goes 'til 6. So I'm thinking soup around 6:30 or so. Give me a call when you get here.

Steven

[Ralph M Bohm]

Originally posted by Steven Bauer:
Hugh, a little help here!

Come on over, Ralph. I think the Show goes 'til 6. So I'm thinking soup around 6:30 or so. Give me a call when you get here.

StevenSteven,
This is very kind of you, and I will pass the info to my sweetheart. She said something about attending some sort of awards ceremony leter on Friday and I am not sure what time that will be.
If you'd like, please E-mail me off-list with your phone number; then I can call you for directions and a firming-up of schedule(s).

Ralph

[imported_Steven Bauer]

Ralph, I e-mailed you the other day with my phone numbers. I sent to the hotmail address listed in your profile. What address should I use?

Steven

[Hughman]

The boat is *Advent*, a Bud Macintosh schooner built for himself, and I believe one of the last boats Bud built.

[R.I.Singer30]

:D My new employer just asked if I wanted to go, at his expense. :D duh,.... See you there :D .I didn't let on about my new job yet but I'm a happy camper. :D smile.gif :cool:

[R.I.Singer30]

Oh yea I'll be there on Sunday. :D

[Ralph M Bohm]

Originally posted by Steven Bauer:
Ralph, I e-mailed you the other day with my phone numbers. I sent to the hotmail address listed in your profile. What address should I use?

StevenHi Steve. I've got the numbers. I printed them out and have the paper folded up in in my wallet.

Ralph

[Ralph M Bohm]

Originally posted by Hughman:
The boat is *Advent*, a Bud Macintosh schooner built for himself, and I believe one of the last boats Bud built.Hello Hughman:

I am looking forward to meeting you. I will try to bring photos of SARABANDE. This is the Bud McIntosh-built ketch from 1941.
http://www.midcoast.com/~nakomis/n.html

Ralph

[Hughman]

From the photos, there's little doubt that Thunderbird and Advent are close cousins. Same homeport, too. When is the (re)launch planned?

[ 03-18-2004, 10:25 PM: Message edited by: Hughman ]

[Ralph M Bohm]

Originally posted by Hughman:
From the photos, there's little doubt that Thunderbird and Advent are close cousins. Same homeport, too. When is the (re)launch planned?The relaunch is not scheduled yet. That great event might not take place before 2007 or perhaps later. I think you'll really appreciate the story behind my "adopting" this grand 'ol Lady :)

By the way, where is Goose River?

Ralph

[ 03-19-2004, 01:45 PM: Message edited by: Ralph M Bohm ]

[Ed Harrow]

A great time by all the usual suspects. No sparing, no dueling, no name calling. The way life could be. ;)

Thanks everybody! :cool: