Maine Boat Builders Show 3.20.09

[Chris Coose]

Friday, March 20 - 22. That is 3 weekends from now.

http://www.portlandcompany.com/boatShow/

Doesn't always appear to be a best time for meeting up at the show.
But watch here for people's times and days and sometimes a bunch collects up at the lunch room after passing by Thad.

Steven and Mary Bauer usually host a get together Saturday night.

For those who haven't been, this one happens to be the best boat show in the world.

[Lance F. Gunderson]

I'll be there, probably on Friday. Any other forumites planning to go?

[Hwyl]

I'll be there. I only missed one. It's 20-3-09 for me

[HR]

Donna and I (and pooches) will be there. Plan on arriving Thursday night and head home on Saturday afternoon or Sunday. Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Howard

[FSS172]

Will be getting in late Thursday, at the show on Friday, bouncing around the mid-coast Saturday, head back to PA on Sunday. Hope to meet up with some folks, if not at the show maybe at Steven and Mary's if they're hosting... Jim

[StevenBauer]

OK, here's the scoop. We weren't sure about the Saturday night dinner but now it's officially on. It turns out my daughter's birthday is Saturday. But she's having her party on Friday night and I'm having my party on Saturday. Yep, it's not just an Elbow Bending Symposium it's also a 50th Birthday Party! So y'all are invited! Saturday night after the Show, be there!

The seminar schedule is not out yet.

Steven

[Canoez]

Uhhh.... Steven, aren't those last year's seminars and dates? :o

[rbgarr]

Steven,

Looking forward to your first 50th birthday!

Did you know that Lion's Whelp is for sale? http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1986/Monterey-Bay-portland-Yacht-Services-Alden-Schooner-2015435/Portland/ME/United-States

Here's a bit about Phin Sprague's history with her: http://www.portlandyacht.com/lionswhelp/construction/acquire.html

BTW, that schedule for the seminars is from last year's show, if it's from the PYS/MBBS website- http://www.portlandcompany.com/boatShow/seminars.html

The 2009 schedule is TBA.

[StevenBauer]

Uhhh.... Steven, aren't those last year's seminars and dates? :o


Oops! I guess I didn't look closely enough. Usually they have them posted by this close to Show time.

I guess I'll edit and then add them again when they are announced.

Steven

[StevenBauer]

Did you know that Lion's Whelp is for sale? http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1986/Monterey-Bay-portland-Yacht-Services-Alden-Schooner-2015435/Portland/ME/United-States

Here's a bit about Phin Sprague's history with her: http://www.portlandyacht.com/lionswhelp/construction/acquire.html



I did not know she was for sale. Only $1.75 mil, eh? She sure is a beauty, I bet they'll have her all polished up for the Show.


Steven

[watson1990]

I am planning on Saturday some time after noon.
W

[Ron Paro]

I'm planning to be there Saturday. Looking forward to it!

[Vinny&Shawn]

Shawn and I will not miss that party, sounds like a good one, today was my 59th,Steve can you send or post directions to your house,we have never been there, and that is March the 15th right??, Vinny

[Hwyl]

You're trying to emulate me, it's the 21st

[Vinny&Shawn]

OK we got it now the 21st.

[Hughman]

I'll bring "Loft Lines of a Diving Duck" 'T's if anyone wants one.

[Clinton B Chase]

Looking forward to this years show.As far as I know we will be in the little back room. Come say hello at the Compass Project booth and see the new design our kids are building. I will mostly be out "shmoozing" so I might where a silly sticker from Hugh.

Clint

[SMARTINSEN]

SWMBO and I are thinking of taking a ride up for the show. Where is a good place to stay?

I was thinking of the Sheraton, because we must have passed that poker chip building a for a lifetime, and have always said that I wanted to stay there.

I do not know if it is in the price range, though.

[StevenBauer]

if you stay at the Hilton Garden it's a short walk to the Show. And you are right in the Old Port with all the shops and restaurants.


Steven

[Jodi Cooper]

Paul and I will be there. We're goin down on Friday so Paul can do some work at Maine Cardiology then over to the show in the afternoon. We'll be at the show for the day on Sat. Should we bring something munchie to your house Steve?

[StevenBauer]

Should we bring something munchie to your house Steve?

A dessert, maybe? :)


Steven

[mmd]

Too bad The Cat doesn't run year-round; flying in for an overnight stay is just too spendy and I don't have three days to give to a drive-around.

[StevenBauer]

You could ride with Storm and Zepryr! :eek: They'd make room for you. :)


Steven

[Vinny&Shawn]

Steve n Mary, we're looking forward to your party (now we have the date correct). Is there anything in particular you'de like us to bring? If not I'll think of something. Also, we still don't know how to get there! Thanks!
-Shawn-

[Clinton B Chase]

Steve, Can you do a stint at the Compass Booth? email shane if yes.

Clint

[FSS172]

Recently acquired a small piece of naval ordinance. Shall I bring it along? We ought'a be able to find something (or someone) to salute! :D

[Carlsboats]

Looking forward to the show and to Bauer's hospitality -- if I can remember the route to the house. Carl Kaufmann

[Clinton B Chase]

It'll be great to have you up Carl. Let us know if we can reciprocate with lodging. We have a guest room.

Clint

[rbgarr]

A dessert, maybe? :)

Margaret and I will bring a dessert but that doesn't mean others can't also.

[StevenBauer]

They've finally listed the seminars for the Show:

2009 Seminar Schedule All seminars are free with admission to the show.
http://www.portlandcompany.com/boatShow/images/logos/marineLearningCenter.gifFRIDAY - March 20th
National Association of Marine Surveyors is convening at the Maine Boat Builders Show and offering a series of lectures for it’s members and Boat Show attendees. The lectures on Friday are open to all show attendees and also designed and qualify for NAMS Continuing Education Credits. www.namsglobal.org (http://www.namsglobal.org/)


11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Roger Hellyar - Brooke, Dean of the Systems Program at The Landing Boat School, Kennebunk, Maine.
The Topic is: Corrosion Problems www.thelandingschool.org (http://www.thelandingschool.org/)
12:10 pm - 1250 pm: Rob Benson and Shawn Hutchins, Portland Yacht Services. Bits and Pieces From the Wall Of Fame – You would not believe what we find! Stories of broken parts and ways to avoid them on your boat. www.Portlandyacht.com (http://www.portlandyacht.com/)
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Tony Theriault , Associated Marine Surveyors. If you are Boating, Sooner or laterthere will be a SURVEYOR: Understanding the various services offered, insurance underwriting, damage assessment and representation, condition, new construction inspection, pre-purchase and consulting and how to chose your surveyor and make the most of the relationship. Understanding the interface from the surveyor’s perspective of the different professionals that are involved in the various situations when you need a surveyor: Insurance agent, Underwriter, boatyard, broker(s), attorney and banker. If you are anticipating a survey what should you expect and how do you prepare your boat for a surveyor. www.yachtnorth.com (http://www.portlandcompany.com/boatShow/www.yachtnorth.com/associated-marine-surveyors/)
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm: “They Will Come!” Emergency Locator Beacons - EPIRBs, PLBs and Related Locator Devices. A presentation by Denny Emory, co-founder of www.OceanMedix.com (http://www.oceanmedix.com/) An Emergency Locator Beacon has become a standard piece of emergency equipment carried by a prudent mariner on a properly outfitted vessel. This presentation will explore the spectrum of products currently available - what they are; how they function; registration requirements; testing; batteries; mounting; deployment; AND, Who Will Come, if activated - the in’s and out’s of the Search and Rescue process worldwide. Denny Emory is co-founder of OceanMedix.com, a licensed yacht captain and formerly certified Wilderness - EMT. He has voyaged more than 100,000 nautical miles on both sail and power vessels, visiting 42 countries on five continents. Using personal experiences and reports of actual events, Denny brings life to this important topic. www.oceanmedix.com (http://www.oceanmedix.com/)
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Engine Space Fire Suppression Systems by John Mooney. www.interstatefire.com (http://www.interstatefire.com/)
7:00 am - 6:00 pm: Emergency Flairs and Smoke Location Devices. This seminar brought to the show by the US Coast Guard, Coast Guard Reserve, Hamilton Marine and Olin will be led by a representative of Olin the manufacturer of the emergency flares. It is a unique opportunity to have better understanding of the emergency equipment and speak to a representative of the company. Attendees will be able to watch flares and smoke being used. There will be limited possibility of hands on experience. More to come

SATURDAY - March 21th


8:30 am: Maine Built Boats Annual Meeting, Review of past year, forward planning and election of officers. This member meeting will be in Building # 6 “Room with a View”.
10:30 am -11:30 pm: Harold Burnham , BURNHAM BOAT BUILDING & DESIGN. The Restoration of the Schooner “Ernestina” at Boothbay Regional Shipyard. A Power Point Presentation on the restoration of the 1894 Essex- built National Historic landmark Schooner ERNESTINA at the Boothbay Harbor Shipyard. She has had a long and varied career as a fishing schooner, arctic exploration vessel, World War II naval vessel, Cape Verdean packet, and the official tall ship of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. ERNESTINA has ridden out storms, been dragged over shoals, burned, sunk, and cursed with neglect. Her survival is not only a credit to her builders, her captains and her crews, but also to a great many people that have made monumental efforts to maintain, repair, and even rebuild the vessel. The rehabilitation of the Schooner ERNESTINA is being supported in part by a Save America’s Treasures grant administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior; The Partnership Matching Funds Program of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation; and donations from the general public. The scope of work on the vessel is above the waterline from the bow to the break in the deck. Beyond this they have gone to great lengths to not only document the work being done but also to integrate the work into a long range plan for the preservation of the ship. During his presentation Harold (who has been working as an owner’s representative in the yard since June 2008) will show photos of the work being done as well as discuss the vessel’s preservation plan. www.burnhamboatbuilding.com (http://www.burnhamboatbuilding.com/)
11:40 am - 12:40 pm: Maine’s First Ship, Non Profit Group will build a replica of the 1607 Popham Colonies “Pinnacle Virginia”. Informative discussion of the plan and opportunities for both volunteers and supporters.
12:50 pm - 1:50 pm: ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council) Building and Repair Standards for Safer Boats. "Implementing Our Mission". Skip Burdon President, Mike New Training. The Council's mission is to develop quality technical practices and engineering standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of small craft with reference to their safety. www.abycinc.org (http://www.abycinc.org/)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Frank Moore and Scott Dubrow, Mack Boring , Vessel Stabilization Vessel motions can be controlled by active systems to improve ride characteristics, safety, efficiency of crew, and passenger enjoyment. While static stability is a design/build responsibility, this seminar will discuss and compare different methods of reducing motion. It will cover the design, engineering, and construction of a variety of systems, looking at the advantages and disadvantages of each one. The presenters will focus on the newest gyro stabilizer technology and how it works to virtually eliminate roll, regarded by boaters as the most uncomfortable aspect of being on a boat. The speakers will be available to answer your questions regarding the gyro technology as well as stability systems in general. www.mackboring.com (http://www.mackboring.com/), www.seakeeper.com (http://www.seakeeper.com/)
3:10 pm - 4:10 PM: “When There is No Doctor” - Medical Preparedness for the Cruiser and Offshore Voyager. A presentation by Denny Emory, co-founder of www.OceanMedix.com (http://www.oceanmedix.com/). On most cruising boats, there is no doctor. Even in home waters, getting outside professional medical assistance or direct intervention on a timely basis may not be possible. This seminar addresses an overview of the sources of medical information, equipment, and resources available to the cruiser and ocean voyager. Denny Emory is co-founder of OceanMedix.com, a licensed yacht captain, and formerly certified Wilderness-EMT. He has voyaged more that 100,000 nautical miles on both sail and power vessels, visiting 42 countries on five continents. Denny's experience as a cruiser and provider of medical equipment for cruisers allows him to share with you a variety of topics that will aid in making one a confident and self-sufficient cruiser prepared for almost any medical emergency. He will cover: medical and first aid kits; first aid, medical manuals, and other references; medical equipment and supplies; prescription medications; over-the-counter medical supplies; crew training and experience; communication; 24/7 tele-med support; and, personal medical responsibilities. www.oceanmedix.com (http://www.oceanmedix.com/)
4:20 pm - 5:20 pm: THE MAINE ISLAND TRAIL, Doug Welch A Trail without Footprints: The Maine Island Trail, established in 1988, was the first recreational water trail in America. If you are cruising Maine you should be informed about the many privately owned islands where MITA’s good works have made you welcome ashore. www.mita.org (http://www.mita.org/)
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Emergency Flairs and Smoke Location Devices. This seminar brought to the show by the US Coast Guard, Coast Guard Reserve, Hamilton Marine and Olin will be led by a representative of Olin the manufacturer of the emergency flares. It is a unique opportunity to have better understanding of the emergency equipment and speak to a representative of the company. Attendees will step outside and be able to watch flares and smoke markers being used. There will be limited possibility of hands on experience. More to come

[StevenBauer]

SUNDAY - March 22nd


8:30 am - 9:45 am: Trade Panel - Discussion Topic not decided
10:30 am - 11:30 am: “When There is No Doctor” - Medical Preparedness for the Cruiser and Offshore Voyager. A presentation by Denny Emory, co-founder of www.OceanMedix.com (http://www.oceanmedix.com/). On most cruising boats, there is no doctor. Even in home waters, getting outside professional medical assistance or direct intervention on a timely basis may not be possible. This seminar addresses an overview of the sources of medical information, equipment, and resources available to the cruiser and ocean voyager. Denny Emory is co-founder of OceanMedix.com, a licensed yacht captain, and formerly certified Wilderness-EMT. He has voyaged more that 100,000 nautical miles on both sail and power vessels, visiting 42 countries on five continents. Denny's experience as a cruiser and provider of medical equipment for cruisers allows him to share with you a variety of topics that will aid in making one a confident and self-sufficient cruiser prepared for almost any medical emergency. He will cover: medical and first aid kits; first aid, medical manuals, and other references; medical equipment and supplies; prescription medications; over-the-counter medical supplies; crew training and experience; communication; 24/7 tele-med support; and, personal medical responsibilities.
11:40 am - 12:40 pm: Sharon Renk-Greenlaw, Women under Sail "Mates on a Boat - Let's Keep Her Afloat". sailing@gwi.net (sailing@gwi.net)
12:50 pm - 1:50 pm: Susan August Brown
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Pinnacle Virginia
3:10 pm - 4:10 pm: Dave Hackett

NOTE: Seminar Schedules are subject to amendment with out notice.
Portland Yacht Service's Rigging Shop and Paint/Glass Shop will be open during the event.
PYSRigging Shop Building# 6 Daily Schedule: Rigging@portlandyacht.com


Splicing at 11:00 and 2:00
Mechanical Fittings at 12:00 and 3:00
Dye Penetrant Test at 1:00 and 4:00
Stay after the demonstrations to ask any questions.

PYS Glass/Paint shop Building # 7:Paint@portlandyacht.com
Open during show hours 47 Foot 1947 Eldredge McInnis Cutter: Restoration by PYS 1986/20 year refit 2008. There are five paint and glass projects underway, the open shop is an opportunity to “pick and poke” at some work in process and take away some information that could be useful,
PYS Mechanical Shop Building # 5 Daily Schedule: OBS@portlandyacht.com
1100 and 1400 daily Dynamometer Testing: What is it? How does it work? PYS Master Techs Shawn Hutchins and Jason Curtis will answer those questions and demonstrate a dynamometer on an Evinrude E-TEC outboard. If you are considering buying a pre-owned boat, you might want to think about testing the engine as part of a survey.

[Canoez]

:D

Say, has anyone else been having a problem with the PYS website? I was trying to look at the exhibitor listing and got an error...

[Hwyl]

Works for me, I used the "list all alphabetically" option

[elf]

well, I thought I was gonna make it this year, but I just got a phone call with a family portrait job on Saturday afternoon.

so you guys have a great time, I'll be earning money for England...

[adampet]

Looks like we should be up Sat or Sunday on the Banzai day trip. Hope to see you all there.

Adam

[rbgarr]

Looks like we should be up Sat or Sunday on the Banzai day trip.

Bonsai!!

http://i41.tinypic.com/2jady0x.jpg

The Flower Show at PYS was last weekend. Missed your chance. ;)

[frank pedersen]

Be sure to check out Brion Rieff's Alerion sloop.

[rbgarr]

Watch out for potholes on Portland's streets. There are some doozies: http://www.pressherald.mainetoday.com/news/popup_potholes.html

[Canoez]

Wow. Didn't think I was going to need to plan my route to avoid caverns. :eek:

[adampet]

No, really , that's Banzai! leave at 0600, four hours to Portland. Take in the show till 1600, dinner til 1800, on the road and home by 2200.

Adam

[HR]

Anyone planning on meeting at the show at lunchtime on Friday?

Howard

[StevenBauer]

Yes. Sounds like a plan. When do you arrive in town?



Steven

[HR]

We'll try to hit the road by about 6:30 tomorrow morning, and should be in Portland by late afternoon (after the obligatory stop at King Eider's Pub in Damariscotta!).

[FSS172]

Anyone planning on meeting at the show at lunchtime on Friday?

Howard

Suggestions for a meeting place?

[rbgarr]

Meet at some sunny table at the show's lunch room? I'll be in the seminars from 11-2 and will bring my own 'nosh' to (rudely) consume during them.

[Clinton B Chase]

I'll be tramping around with students on Friday and free on Sat. See everyone there...looks like sunny weather

[StevenBauer]

Jim, are you in town already? Feel free to swing by if you want. Tonight or in the morning. You, too, Howard. :) I was going to call your cell phone while we were out earlier but I forgot to bring mine. :o


Steven

[watson1990]

If anyone has the chance to attend the seminar given by DENNY EMORY I can attest to how interesting it is and while not today for me,one day i will be happy I did take it in .We are all at a different place along our own little time line!
He is actually giving 2 different ones .Doesn't matter ,as long as you can attend at least one of them .I have learned much from him [ over a scotch or 3 !! ] and he truly has"been there,done that,I got the t shirt....
The true reality of his presentation is that when I am truly in need of the knowledge he has, he will be on board my boat so I can kinda snooze through it all ..I will have the encyclopedia with me HA !
Seriously, his knowledge is very deep ,he really knows what he is talking about and anyone who MAY be off shore for a week or more really needs to attend.Hopefully you won't need his wisdom but I'd rather have and not need it than the other way around

Watson

[wdnbt]

looks like I'll be there on Friday. probably start out around 7am

Rick

[Benchdog]

We're heading up to Portland later today. Is there still snow on the ground? Bring the boots?

[Ron Paro]

No snow on streets or sidewalks. Some snowbanks and shaded ground is still covered. Boots not needed unless hiking off-pavement.

[Hwyl]

Snow is pretty much gone, it's just still there where it has been piled up by plows or in the shade.

Edit. Great minds and all that Ron

[michigangeorge]

WHAT. NO PICTURES YET? There must be some windows in those buildings :-)

[rbgarr]

I thought the displays were impressive. Everyone is really stepping up their game this year in order to grab attention... and there's the expense of showing to make it pay off, too. There were a couple of interesting seminars: corrosion surveys and protection, boatyard service department 'nightmares' (things that broke) and a history of Cape Dory Yachts. I had a nice lunch joshing back and forth with Liam English (WBFer) and Geoff Kerr. Clint and his gang were roaming the aisles while Bill R manned the booth. Good man.

Alec Brainerd's Herreshoff 15 was queen of the show IMO. Built in three months! Even Maynard Bray said that was comparable to what HMfgCo. would have done.

Sorrry, no pics.

[Oldsalt]

Here is a link to a story on Alec Brainerd's boat.

http://knox.villagesoup.com/Community/story.cfm?storyID=150681

[StevenBauer]

No camera today. :( I'll bring it tomorrow, promise.

Don't forget, you're all invited here for dinner tomorrow. :D
I'll leave some directions and my cell phone number at Thad's Redds Pond Boatworks booth.

Steven

[JimConlin]

I'll be there tomorrow (Saturday). Who's where?

[Hwyl]

I'll probably not recognise you yet again Jim.

[JimConlin]

I'll be wearing a yellow carnation.

[Hwyl]

A great time had by all. I think I dodged most of the cameras

[elf]

It's not enough to dodge most of the cameras, Gareth. You have to dodge them all.

[StevenBauer]

Well he dodged mine but I hear Hugh caught him on his. :)


Steven

[elf]

Well? where are the pix?

[StevenBauer]

Actually I brought the camera but it was too crowded for pix of the boats. I heard attendance was up 25% from last year. I took a few of the lunch crowd, but with the broken display on the camera I can't change the flash settings. Oh well.

Hugh, Mark and Chris:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/2009%20pics/IMG_2920.jpg?t=1237698370


Paul, Vinny, Jody, Paul, Shawn, Gareth and Sharon:


http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/2009%20pics/IMG_2921.jpg?t=1237698462

How come Gareth is always surrounded by the ladies? ;);)
:D

Steven

[rbgarr]

babe magnet

[Lance F. Gunderson]

Brion Rieff's Anne , an Alerion type, was my favorite boat of show this year. Went back to admire her several times, dreaming of sailing. Despite the economy the show seemed to me to have an upbeat feel this year. I'm inspired to start sanding.

[Concordia 33]

Hi Steven,

Sorry Paul and I couldn't make it to your dinner. Please include us next year. We'll plan better. Great show and lunch conversation.

See you in Bristol.
Sharon

[elf]

Goodness, is that all the pix?

[rbgarr]

It's a conspiracy directed against you Emily! :eek::eek:

;)

D

[StevenBauer]

Bad news, Em. Yesterday was too crowded for boat pics but I knew I'g be back to the show today as I had volunteered to help the Compass Project bring their display back to their shop after the Show. It wasn't so busy today so I pulled out my camera and as soon as I snapped the first pic I heard the dread beep,beep,beep that meant I had left the memory card in the card reader last night after the party. :(

I did manage some phone pics so at least I can post them.

From the deck of Lions Whelp:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/2009%20pics/03-22-09_1445.jpg?t=1237778129

Alerion:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/2009%20pics/03-22-09_1448.jpg?t=1237778187

Powerboats in the back room:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/2009%20pics/03-22-09_1504.jpg?t=1237778246

[StevenBauer]

For the catboat fans:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/2009%20pics/03-22-09_1510.jpg?t=1237778326


http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/2009%20pics/03-22-09_1511.jpg?t=1237778365


Interesting arrangement for a jib on bowsprit:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/2009%20pics/03-22-09_1512.jpg?t=1237778409


on this skiff:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/2009%20pics/03-22-09_1513.jpg?t=1237778464


http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/2009%20pics/03-22-09_1514.jpg?t=1237778501

[StevenBauer]

This Herreshoff BB15 was gorgeous!

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/2009%20pics/03-22-09_1515.jpg?t=1237778594


http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/2009%20pics/03-22-09_1601.jpg?t=1237778665


That's all I got. I wanted to get a few shots of the boats outside but didn't manage it. Dan's Peggy Bliss was out there and a very nice British looking open boat. I never did get a chance to take a close look.

I didn't get any pics of Thad's beautiful little 1928 Starling Burgess tender, either.

If anyone else has pics it's time to share. :)


Steven

[rbgarr]

The Devon yawl Steven mentioned as outside the show buildings: http://i42.tinypic.com/2e3bgok.jpg

[Tim Whitten]

Here's a link to some additional photos in one of my facebook albums,

http://www.facebook.com/pages/marlinEspikecom/53618552548

[Hwyl]

Thanks Tim

[Canoez]

A few more pictures from the show:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MlvfQTkG04Q/Scgk4AiR51I/AAAAAAAAA3E/NDMsT3Wjesg/s400/Norseboat.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MlvfQTkG04Q/Scgk4hSJuaI/AAAAAAAAA3M/18zKm55-zsU/s400/Canoes.jpg

Ok, so I'm biased. :D

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MlvfQTkG04Q/Scgobyrz2YI/AAAAAAAAA3k/PSABnARQdyQ/s400/Lion%27s+Whelp.jpg

Lion's Whelp from the ground

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MlvfQTkG04Q/Scgob0fBcfI/AAAAAAAAA3c/Dptd5bLXMt0/s400/Anne.jpg

Brion Rieff's Annie.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MlvfQTkG04Q/ScgocYC0tzI/AAAAAAAAA3s/qy7kKXq0b_s/s400/Sairy+Gamp.jpg

Sairy Gamp upstairs...

[Hughman]

Mystery Man, with Thad

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9dd05b3127ccec6e4acad9d2500000040O00ActWbluzZOG IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Howard and Donna, with some guy apparently drinking vinegar
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9dd05b3127ccec6e5230f7c2400000040O00ActWbluzZOG IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

The Forum bomb thrower himself, in a moment of unbridled ecstasy

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9dd05b3127ccec6e4b2949d1300000040O00ActWbluzZOG IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

[Hwyl]

The Forum bomb thrower himself, in a moment of unbridled ecstasy

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9dd05b3127ccec6e4b2949d1300000040O00ActWbluzZOG IPbz4K/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Mark is holding something I've never seen before, a solid jib car adjuster, Rbgarr explained how it works. It's nice to learn something.

[Vinny&Shawn]

We have been hard at work doing spring fitting out but we happened upon these pictures of the Portland Show. Enjoyed meeting and sharing conversation with forumites and friends.
Thanks to Mary and Steven for a wonderful evening and fun celabration!!

Steven and Friends
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp278/vgeorge1/005.jpg?t=1237995005
Paul and Jodi
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp278/vgeorge1/006.jpg?t=1237995293

[captainconrad]

At the Maine Boatbuilders show a couple of years ago I fell in love with a Chris-Craft 22' Sportsman that had been re-done. Three months later I found my own and realized what a great all around boat it was.

It is a lapstrake fiberglas hull with innerliner, foam floation and came with several engines, mine was a 220 hp Chris-Craft. If C-C would only build these again they would have a real winner.
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss82/captain_conrad/Daydreamontheriver.jpg

[rbgarr]

I like those boats, too.
However, I think it's a Cutlass http://tinyurl.com/cgqg5b and not a Sportsman http://tinyurl.com/d5jkp4

[Oldsalt]

If C-C would only build these again they would have a real winner.


Pacific Marine Mfg makes a replica of the Chris Craft (Dory) with a fiberglass hull.

See: www.pacificmarinemfg.com (http://www.pacificmarinemfg.com)

[rbgarr]

Quote from wrap up on the MBBS from Phin Sprague:

I have to share that Nat Wilson (MBBS building #3 second floor) the eminently respected sail maker from East Boothbay has raised two exceptional sons and there had to be some sort of an historic moment set last year because they each had earned the post of "top mast men" in competing mega yachts Elinora and Altair. This is an astounding accomplishment and coincidence. At the Boat Show, Young Nat remembered the situation as an almost out of body experience where a hundred feet over the water and the same distance apart he could look over at his brother and hear him echo in his Maine accent the same commands Nat was giving down to the deck of the other boat.

This is a great U-Tube of the Classic Regatta it shows why we love it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjDu5IP4V74

Another video to plug MBBS exhibitor Alison Langley (Bdg #3 2nd floor):

http://vimeo.com/994351

Thank you if you have worked your way down through these ramblings. If you have some thoughts that could help us improve next year's show, consider yourself on the board of advisors. I would also like to know where you stayed if you did and what your experience was in Portland?

Photos:
http://ellsworthamerican.smugmug.com/gallery/4539420_WRVzB/1
http://www.maineboats.com/online/boat-features/maine-boatbuilders-show-2009