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Hello Mike,

For many years I drew for a living. I learned that often my first lines were the best and if I dicked around with them too much I lost what I had.

To my eye Hector now looks like...

Mike,

#51960
No limit to craftsmanship!!

Alan

Sunday Morning
Coffee
J.Madison
New York Times

Thank you!

Hello AJR,

Well!!!
What a pretty little runabout!
It looks like you did a REALLY nice restoration on it.

I'm imagining all the good times that have been had in it!

Regards,
Alan

Hello Mike,

All those lovely curves coming and going. Sometimes on their own and sometimes meeting other curves.

Regards,
Alan

It seems a little strange to see photos of him with his mouth closed.

Hi map... ,

I'm curious too about what's going on with your boats.

Are you working on the sedan ?, the 28 ft fly bridge cruiser ?, or the 48' Constellation ? ?
Any one of them is enough to...

Hello Jim,

I often go through your thread for guidance.

I often look at this post....

"Bill, plans have been drawing me in since I was a boy. Back then the richest vein of plans available...

Hello j,

Here's a link to a thread on Dan Danenberg's site that concerns the tach cable connection and the set screw.
Maybe the info will help you?

Regards,
Alan
...

Hello John,
I don't know you at all....
But that doesn't lessen the sorrow my heart feels for you!
Alan

114447

Hello,

Came across this Cat.
It seems to have the proportions you were thinking about... more cockpit than cabin.
To my eye very nice lines. You might even be able to lower the...

Hello,

What nice work you've done!!!
It's really quite beautiful.
You mentioned using 'tds' between the boards. What is that?

Regards,
Alan

Hello Mike,

It's somewhat difficult to understand that those 4 photos are of the SAME object!!
Nice!

Regards,
Alan

Hello Q,

Well!!!
That's a wonderful film. People having an awful lot of fun!!!
Must watch it at least twice.
Thanks for posting it.

Regards,
Alan

Hello Mike,

The way you do each step with such precision is truly amazing to me.

I continue to seem to find every possible pitfall.

I enjoy seeing how you work... and what you produce....

Hello Darren,

I'm pleased to see your post and will be interested in seeing what you decide to build.

I noticed that you're from Hokkaido.
I've learned about Hokkaido while watching the "Wild...

Hello Walt,

I was SO PLEASED to see your latest post AND to see that it included a VIDEO!!!

I feel that now that I've seen and heard you, your project seems much more 'real' to me.
I'll...

Hello J.M,

Continuing to enjoy your wonderful photos and interesting notes and descriptions.

I prepare a mango for my wife's breakfast almost every morning....from now on I'll be reminded of...

Hello bl,

I've been silent but have continued to enjoy your progress photos.
AND, what progress you've made in just a year!!!
It's an interesting boat and I'll be glad to hear how you enjoy...

Hello Mark,

A BIG day for both of you and for Mimi Jane!!!

I spent some time looking through many of the photos on your fb page. What a wonderful process they show.
It looks like the cats and...

Hello Ed,

Happy Birthday!

When your notes arrive they always cause me to pause...

They remind me of how good I was at restoring and old Corvette....
and how bad I am at trying to build a...

Hello StTN,

A very nice detail for the dashboard.
The upholstery appears to be really well done.

The boat has a very 'speedboat' look about it!!!

I enjoy seeing your photos.
Thanks for...

Hello TM,

The cutwater and transom trim look terrific!

What sort of info did you need to give the fabricator?
Did you need to bring the boat to him?

Regards,
Alan

Hi Dh,

I'd be cautious about trying to slip something past the insurer.

The last thing you want is to give the 'insurer' an 'out' if you make a claim.

Perhaps Hagerty in Traverse City?
...

Hello Joe,

There's an interesting review of a newish pizza place in Sheepshead Bay in today's (Wednesday) Food Section of the New York Times.

More than a few other 'slice shops' are mentioned...

Hello JM,

I'm enjoying your photos and the story you're telling with them.

The 2 of you look so pleased in all the photos.

Thank you for making the effort and taking the time to post.
...

Hello mp,

Perhaps you might contact the 'Allegheny Chapter of the ACBS' (the Antique and Classic Boat Society) to learn if that organization might be a source of information on your boat and also...

Hello Mike,

As usual I'm amazed at the curves and your execution of them.

They're right out there... no place to hide... they're either right or they're not!

Man you're really something.
...

Hello,

I've only been around for a couple of years but I miss MMD too.

It's sorta like he's several posters.... he could post those photos of the mega-maxi yachts, or fishing boats leaving...

"Room With a View" !!

Double Nice!

Hello mp,

I took another look at the 2 photos you posted in #31 in your original post. It seems to show a very nice cruiser.

I'm surprised though that a boat that looks that good above the...

Hello Mike,

Such a finely detailed little boat!

I hope coming up with these schemes of just how to do things gives YOU as much pleasure as seeing them gives ME!!

Regards,
Alan

Hello Etdb,

Lovely little boats you build!
And what a nice spot to work in!!

Have you ever considered modeling CLC's Autumn Leaves Canoe Yawl?
I think it has a very nice shape that would...

Hi imposter,

Based on the little bit of prop shaft and even smaller corner of strut base seen at the top of your 2nd photo I'm thinking 'forward' is to the left and 'aft' to the right in that...

Hello LG,

I've been drinking "GRIPE" for about 60 years.....3/4 Sprite and 1/4 Welch's no sugar added Grape Juice.

Try it!
And, it doesn't taste like grape popsicles!

Regards,
Alan

Hello Mike,

I'd like to ask about the boards you're working on.

What have you done or what will you do to help prevent the sole boards and ceiling battens from cupping after they're in place?
...

Hello Simon,

I'm sorry to hear of your injury!

I hope the healing is quicker than you're thinking and you can get back on both feet soon.

Regards,
Alan

Hello Q,

What a lovely tale!

Only one thing really matters......" Lower her into the water for the fist time in 23 years..." .

Regards,
Alan

Hello DT,

I found that raising the stringer pieces up using blocks seemed to give me better control of the clamps and a better view of the amount of 'squeeze-out' the joint had.

Regards,
Alan

Hello DT,

I used some ordinary waxed paper below the scarfed joint in the engine stringers for the little runabout I'm building.

That was used on my workbench surface, but would be too slippery...

Hello Q,

I'd say she's ready for the PARTY!

The paint looks terrific!!

I hope you and she get along well and have a good time!!!

Regards,
Alan

Hello Ted,

I think the last photo in #204 of the lone elephant must be the most striking of all the photos you've posted.
We're only sharing the earth with creatures like that.
And we forget...

Hello Ted,
I'm enjoying what you're posting SO much!!!

I'm looking at the first 4 fotos in post #148 ( 3 giraffes and bounding gazelle) and then the last foto in post #151.
Are we seeing the...

Hello Fred,

What a nice looking runabout you have!
I'll bet it's a lot of fun!

About the 'lifting ring' on the deck that pcf mentions....
Typically the 'ring' connected to some sort of rod...

Hello Mike,

Lovely Work!

I really like the contrast of the white paint and bright finished sole and bulkheads.

Any chance the the sole (6 pieces) could be bright and the ceiling (10 pieces)...

Hello Walt,

That photo shows a serious amount of work.

Very heavy bottom stringers and a beautiful 'sweep' to the shear.

You sure know how to do this stuff!

Regards,
Alan

AND, it appears "a good time was had by all" !!

What nice photos!

Alan

Hello Walt,

Happy Birthday!!!

Back in post #110 you mention 2 grand kids, with "more on the way".... and now I see 6!!!!!

What a good life you have!!!!!!

Take Care!

Hello rn,

You've mentioned that this boat you'll build may well spend a lot of time on the trailer being admired.

Perhaps watching and listening to this video will encourage you to get it on...

Hello rn,

I'm pleased to see your post here.

Have you taken the time to take a thorough look at the Barrelback threads on the Glen L Forum?
There are some very detailed threads with many many...