Looking for builder in Southern CA

[RHess]

I am looking for an experienced, but affordable boat builder in Southern California, preferably the LA area.

Do you have any recommendations?

Thanks!

Robert

[Thorne]

Superyacht or rowboat? Materials?

Good one up here for ply boats under 25'...

[dreyer]

Traditional boatworks in San Diego?

www.traditionalboatworks.net

[RHess]

No, not exactly a super yacht.

I am looking for someone to build a John Welsford Pathfinder, an 18-foot cruising dinghy. Construction details can be found here:

http://www.jwboatdesigns.co.nz/plans/pathfinder/index.htm

Thanks,

Robert

[Thorne]

Don't think Ed has built any Welsford boats -- but that is a wonderful design! If you'd consider someone up here -

Ed Foster
tzabaco creek boats
707-857-3425
tzabaco_creek_boats@yahoo.com

He's built at least two Redwings and many sail and oar boats, here's two from a row last Fall -
http://www.luckhardt.com/wt08-row12.jpg

http://www.luckhardt.com/wt08-row13.jpg

And he built this one that is a bit like a Pathfinder/Navigator and is now selling it -

http://www.luckhardt.com/eb-sail1w.jpg
http://www.luckhardt.com/edboat4sale.html

[RHess]

Gee, Florence IS one beautiful boat, not unlike a Pathfinder. Hmm ...

Also, yes, SF would still work for me too. I'd prefer someone local, but my sense is that there is little or no appreciation - or interest - for wooden boats down here in LaLa land. :-(

So, how would I go about contacting Ed?

Thanks,

Robert

[RHess]

Never mind, I just saw that you had previously posted E'd contact info. Sorry!

Robert

[Willin']

Check out Wayne Ettel in Wilmington. There was a story in WB about his business a few years back in issue 187. As I recall, he's not averse to owners helping out, if that's a consideration, and he does top notch work.

Good luck!

[boylesboats]

too bad for me....

[Bob Triggs]

I bet member Jat Greer here will have some ideas for you!

[MiddleAgesMan]

Good ole Jat...he's one of the good ones... ;)

[Jay Greer]

Rick Brown, who restored the original LFH Ketch "Bounty" and is now doing the restoration on the 60' Sewanhaka Schooner "Charmian" in Dana Point sometimes has time to work on other projects. Contact me privately for his address if you are interested.
Jay

[MiddleAgesMan]

Good ole Jat...he's one of the good ones... ;)

Speaking of good 'uns, David G up in Oregon is a boatbuilder and woodworker from way back...he might be interested if you don't mind having it built that far from southern California.

Or did you find someone?

[RHess]

If you mean David Graybeal in Portland, I am actually already talking to him and he is my first choice right now.

Thanks anyway, though.

Robert

[HessMarine]

I here Michael Hess of Hess Marine is a Boat Builder. Lyle C Hess, nephew. You can call him at 808-372-5603

[HessMarine]

I'll be back in Newport Beach, Ca. July 31 2009. Feel free to call me. Aloha, Michael 808-372-5603