Maine BoatBuilders show.

[Hwyl]

Is it too early to think about it? Nice video here http://www.portlandcompany.com/boatShow/

Who is going to be there, anyone any special ideas this year?


We had a Cape Cod contingent last year, they've raised the toll in NH, let's see if it keeps them away. I doubt that Howard will leave the Bahamas for it.

[ddeaton]

Not too early at all. I am going to try and make it. Have to get ff plane ticket soon.

[StevenBauer]

Well the Saturday isn't St Patrick's Day this year so we'll have a menu change from the last two years. :) All y'all are invited, what should we have?

Steven

[Hughman]

nevermind the boats, I just show up for the food. :D

Lefty 's pub should cater. I've gained 15 pounds just reading that thread!

[rbgarr]

"All y'all"??

Well if we're going all Southern now, how about an oshter rost, srimp boll uh bobbiqew! ;)

Actually, I vote for a Yankee pot roast, mashed potatoes and peas. Yum. Finestkind.

[StevenBauer]

Well Oyster almost made it last year and he said he might make it this year. :)
Joe has threatened to come with Phil and Paul is a definite maybe. :)

Steven

[FSS172]

If the roads can be drove, I'll be there. Yankee pot roast sounds good to me... Steven, you want folks to chip in, contribute, or bring stuff?

[Jon Agne]

Just marked my calendar to get that weekend off!

I was really glad to get this respite in weather as it gave me a chance to scrape off 15" of snow and ice from SURPRISE's canvas cover. I'll need a couple more side supports next winter.

[StevenBauer]

This sounds like a plan. I'll make the potroast and you guys bring some appetizers and desserts. :) And beer. ;) Well, I'll have some beer, too, and some rum, maybe, but I don't know that I'll have enough for everyone. :D

Steven

[rbgarr]

I'm in. Will discuss with SWMBO about bringing a Boston Cream Pie http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_cream_pie and/or a Custard Pie (my favorites).

[shombolly]

Last year was the big Ice Storm right? I went Skiing and skipped the show. The show is too early - should be in late April...

[adampet]

Missed last years, will have to keep it on the schedule this year. Plus I've never made the feed at Steven's. Anyone got a place to stay on Saturday Night?

Adam

[Hwyl]

Bumparoony (actually ben thinking about this quite a bit)

[Bill R]

I'm in, assuming I can keep my truck from going over an embankment this year...:)

I'll bring some local brew unless I hear otherwise.

[S.V. Airlie]

umm, never been... It will be getting close to Airlie's annual pull out and bottom painting ( trying for early April ) But.... ummm, I'd like to go as I have always wanted to.. And if Airlie isn't out by then, I'll try to make it.

[rbgarr]

I met some guys here yesterday who hope to have this boat in the show. http://www.zurnyachts.com/news/article1.html It won't look remotely like this since they have only the hull and some interior bits installed (like the Black Horse 29 last year) but at least it's wood.

[Russ Manheimer]

We may make it up this year, it's been a while. Sounds like a plan Steven,

Russ

[rbgarr]

I'm in. Will discuss with SWMBO about bringing a Boston Cream Pie http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_cream_pie and/or a Custard Pie (my favorites).

I spoke too soon. Blueberry cobbler will be our contribution to any dessert fare.

[Russ Manheimer]

Julia and I are pretty good at bringing salad.

Russ

[Hwyl]

Hmm, Just found out I may not make this. I might be in St Thomas which isn't too bad.

[StevenBauer]

There's a little MBBS video on the PYS website:

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


Steven

Which Gareth told us about in the opening post. Doh!

[Hwyl]

Less than a month

[Clinton B Chase]

The show does come early...if good weather then we'll have a great turnout. I'm trying to another Compass Project boat or two displayed this year so look out for a handsome student built 13 1/2' outboard skiff outside and a 12' Kinney designed dory inside near the Compass Project booth, way in back in a little room next to Boulter plywood. Stop by say hi; I'll be out and about, mostly.

I plan to maybe have a little faering turnover action during that weekend, if it isn't too busy.

Cheers,
Clint

[StevenBauer]

They've listed the seminars for this year:

2008 Seminar Schedule Portland Yacht Services during show hours Building 11, for info call 207-772-2466.
FRIDAY - March 14

11:30 am: When There is No Doctor, Slideshow and Presentation by Denny Emory Medical Preparedness for the Cruiser and Offshore Voyager
12:30 pm: Engine Space Fire Suppression Systems by John Mooney from Interstate Fire Protection.
1:30 pm: Voyaging Under Sail with Denny Emory slide show
2:30 pm: Marine Electronics Panel Moderated by Ocean Navigator Editor Tim Queeney
4:30 pm: Systems Panel moderated by Tim Queeney, Editor, Ocean Navigator with Roger Hellyar-Brooke, Landing School of Boatbuilding SATURDAY - March 15

11:30 am: Bits and Pieces From the �Wall Of Fame� - Rob Benson and Shawn Hutchins, Portland Yacht Services How to avoid breakdowns, view the culprits and see how to chose the right product!! These are real life MISTAKES to avoid!
1:30 pm: Keeping Casco Bay Clean, Panel Discussion.
3:00 pm: Boat Restoration Comedy Ian Scott, Author of "Mudlark's Ghosts and the Restoration of a Herreshoff Meadow Lark" (Sheridan House 2007) will describe what he learned about old wooden boats, designers, builders and himself during a seven year restoration project. Here is what Peter Spectre said about Ian Scott�s book: "Most how-I restored-an-old-wooden-boat books will make your eyes bleed. Not this one."
" Ian Scott�s Mudlark�s Ghosts is literate, intelligent and informative � an inspiration"
4:00 pm: A Trail without Footprints Celebrating the Maine Island Trail Association 20th anniversary The Maine Island Trail, established in 1988, was the first recreational water trail in America. There are now 500 water trails in the US. Founder Dave Getchell, Sr. reflects on the challenges and successes of the first 20 years of the Maine Island Trail. Please stop in our building for a PHOTO display of our history - Bld #30 right near the ENTRANCE to the show. SUNDAY - March 16

8:30 -9:45 am: Trade Panel Discussion: Strategies for Coping with Economic Storms Facilitator: Ian Scott, Economist, Oxford University Cuyler Morris Panelists will share their experiences and ideas for coping with past recessions to help builders ride out the next storm. Rightsizing, export marketing and other subjects will be addressed.
11:30 am: Diesel Engines - Care and Feeding of the Beast. Dave Delapp, Portland Yacht Services. These are simple machines - learn how to make your life on the water SAFE.
12:30 pm: Lou McNally on Weather.
1:30 pm: Boat Systems - Creative Comforts and How To Keep Them Working. Dave Delapp, Portland Yacht Services. Make the systems simple and usable- ask the questions!! Portland Yacht Services Rig Department will be open during all three days with demonstrations and Q & A periods with Erik Szymczak and Doug Hyland. Please drop by any time and get those nagging rig problems SOLVED!! In building #6 in the alley, doors always open. 58 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101 (207) 774-1067 shows@portlandcompany.com

[Hwyl]

Lou McNally should be good. They passed me over again.

[Thad]

What did you offer Gareth?

[Hwyl]

Last year I offered; "Preparing the cruising boat for offshore passages". They never even got back to me. I'm a little out of the loop in Maine boating circles.

[Chris Coose]

Seems though I should be able to make it.

I'd bet if they pushed it off further till spring less people would show up.
That weekend is the psychological "tarp-off" weekend. Perfect timing.

I'm deep into a couple off renovation projects, one of which includes Victoria as a compliment.
Try to imagine that good fortune... I'm still having trouble wraping my mind about it so I am way past tarp off time this year.

[Russ Manheimer]

I may be up with Tom Beaton; working out details.

Gareth,

I'd like to hear your presentation. Did you write anything down, any notes, slides etc.

Russ

[StevenBauer]

Russ, that would be great. Plan on dinner here Saturday. :)


Steven

[FSS172]

Starting this weekend I'll be watching the weather... sure hope it works out. Steven - as soon as I'm sure it's a go, I'll be in touch about what to bring.

[Hwyl]

Gareth,

I'd like to hear your presentation. Did you write anything down, any notes, slides etc.

Russ

Sorry, I just saw this. No Russ, I'm a procrastinator. I already give a presentation to new crew and teach a seamanship class. So I would have morphed the two, with some extraneous stuff thrown in.

[Russ Manheimer]

Since you're coming to the WBS I'll have a couple of questions for you.

Thanks,

Russ

[rbgarr]

I spoke too soon. Blueberry cobbler will be our contribution to any dessert fare.

Bad news on the dessert offering from us. Margaret has a badly abscessed tooth and is going for oral surgery in the next few days. She won't be doing any cooking... and you don't want to eat anything I attempt.

Gareth,

Can you put a sticky on this thread for the week?

[rbgarr]

Chance of rain predicted for Friday and Sunday, partly cloudy Saturday. May change, of course.

[Hwyl]

Gareth,

Can you put a sticky on this thread for the week?


Only Scot can do that.


Good luck to Margaret, treat her well.

[Russ Manheimer]

Steven,

I'll have to pass this year. If available I'll take a rain check for 2009.

Have fun,

Russ

[StevenBauer]

So who's coming to the Show? All y'all are invited here for dinner Saturday night. :) I'm not sure what we're having but it'll be good. Maine shrimp, for sure. Peanut soup? Chinese Dumplings? Potroast? All of the above?
I think Clint wants to have people over to see his shop and the Drake project. Maybe Friday night Clint?
It's only a few days away, see you there!


Steven

[rbgarr]

I'll be there if Mary can give me directions. (joke)

[StevenBauer]

Hey, folks, I heard from Ken Hutchins and he's coming to the show and will be here Saturday night. Anyone else that I haven't heard from? Any of youse Massachusetts fellas? We'll probably meet in the food area at 11 on Friday and again on Saturday. I can give directions there or I'll leave some at Thad's Reddspond Boatworks booth. Or send me a PM or e-mail.
See you there.


Steven

[adampet]

Looks like we will be up on Sunday. One of these days (years) I'll get up for the whole weekend, probably when the kids don't have: karate, Radio DJ training, ....

Hope the weather holds.
adam

[Ian McColgin]

Gonna get there on Saturday morning. So will Stormpetrel. I take it check-in by chance and at Thad's. See ya all soon.

[elf]

adam, you got space for another?

[TOMR]

Never been,going down saturday if things work out.Is there a lot to see.

[Clinton B Chase]

I would be interested in showing my shop and current project, Drake, a 17'3" rowing faering. Perhaps Sunday morning..I will try to work it out and spread the word by word-of-mouth. DO stop by the COMPASS PROJECT booth and see what we are up to, buy a raffle ticket, and maybe say hello if I am there -- mostly I am roaming.

Cheers,
Clint

Looks like typical weather for the show...maybe Altitude Lou has a theory for us beside the obvious one...March sucks!

[Chris Coose]

The show must be on.
Thad's here.

[wdnbt]

it's been quite a couple of weeks for me, but I'll be there tommorrow!

[Hwyl]

There's a Memorial to Dave Corcoran of Bullhouse boatworks

Maine BoatBuilders Show 2008, March 14th - 16th
The Coquina, Dave's superb replica of N.G. Herreshoff's personal 17' cat-ketch daysailor, will be on display at the Maine Boatbuilders show this weekend in Portland. Some of you may have seen the picture of Dave sailing this boat on the cover of Woodenboat Magazine (Novemeber/December 2005 issues - image attached below). Dave will also be featured in an article in the boat show program.
If you are at the show, please stop by the Bullhouse location in building 3.
***

[StevenBauer]

This looks interesting, too:

Please stop in Bldg #30 adjacent to the entrance to the show and VISIT Maine Island Trail's 20 years of history gallery. This is free to the public.


And remember dinner here Saturday night. It would be fun to see some new faces. :)

Steven

[Tylerdurden]

Steven, I will be in town this morning, I will do my best to stop by and get that motor assembled.

Kinda Freakin' out right now with other issues. Gareth's post hits a bit close to home this morning. Lost another one yesterday.

[Hwyl]

Lou McNally should be good.

No Lou, cancelled.
Not really any seminars I'm interested in tomorrow.

[rbgarr]

Margaret had surgery to remove her abscessed molar this evening. We won't be going to the show. Thanks for the pictures posted on the other thread!