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Milestone Day

Posted: Jul 9th, '18, 08:35
by CamB25
Hard to believe...after almost 9 years, Saturday was the last all-day sanding party (of one). Cap is now at 400 and ready for paint, rest of boat is at Worton creek for paint. My hands hurt!
https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/Oue ... oOS1tOROIN

Re: Milestone Day

Posted: Jul 9th, '18, 09:44
by IRGuy
Cam...

Way to go!

I recall meeting you and seeing the boat a couple of years ago when you were in the early stages. I recall your posting a message here a lot later that you were at a low point and frustrated.

The fact that you stuck to it speaks volumes about your determination. Rebuilding a boat seems at times to be an unending and expensive project... and not for the "faint of heart".

Congratulations!

Re: Milestone Day

Posted: Jul 9th, '18, 10:10
by Joseph Fikentscher
Great news!

Re: Milestone Day

Posted: Jul 9th, '18, 10:58
by Rawleigh
I can't wait to see the finished result after all these years!!

Re: Milestone Day

Posted: Jul 9th, '18, 12:12
by CamB25
Thanks, guys! Lots more to do, but it's getting there! The big progress factor for me was having a reasonable place to work on the boat. I don't know how folks can do this work in their driveways or under a tarp. I tried it and struggled.

Re: Milestone Day

Posted: Jul 9th, '18, 15:18
by Tommy
I, too, have been following your progress and commend you on your industriousness. As others have said, can't wait to see your finished project!

Re: Milestone Day

Posted: Jul 9th, '18, 15:32
by PeterPalmieri
Cam,

Best of luck, been following your progress since the day I joined this crazy board! Looks like we are both coming up on 8 years in November, time flies. Can't wait to see you splash her...

Pete

Re: Milestone Day

Posted: Jul 9th, '18, 17:54
by Carl
9 years...you have some will power for sure!

Hope when all is said and done it exceeds your expectations.

Re: Milestone Day

Posted: Jul 10th, '18, 00:13
by Yannis
Cam,

Its time to go print the name sticker !

Re: Milestone Day

Posted: Jul 10th, '18, 09:44
by cariedl
Cam -

So cool and congratulations on the progress. Soon enough you will be able to enjoy the fruits of ALL of your labor. Awesome.

Re: Milestone Day

Posted: Jul 10th, '18, 14:03
by MarkS
Way to go!

Re: Milestone Day

Posted: Jul 10th, '18, 15:05
by Lars
That’s awesome! I have followed you all the way from the old 25-board. Looking forward to cheering the last sprint! Go Cam!

Re: Milestone Day

Posted: Jul 11th, '18, 21:08
by Tony Meola
Cam

Great news. I remember when you were ready to throw in the towel.

It will be all worth it.

Re: Milestone Day

Posted: Jul 13th, '18, 08:02
by John F.
Cam-

Congrats. Can't wait to see her on the Bay.

John

Re: Milestone Day

Posted: Jul 13th, '18, 09:49
by Rocket
Cam, are you sure the center console layout is the right choice? You still have time to change it! :wink:



I admire your willingness to keep on going, to get it just right and even undoing things when you didnt like the direction it was headed. I really look forward to seeing the finished project on the water!

Re: Milestone Day

Posted: Jul 13th, '18, 10:05
by CamB25
Rocket wrote:Cam, are you sure the center console layout is the right choice? You still have time to change it! :wink:
Now that you mention it....I do need an alternate form of propulsion, Maybe a sailing rig and a centerboard set-up? :-D

To quote my wife, "GET IT DONE!"

Re: Milestone Day

Posted: Jul 13th, '18, 22:03
by scot
You are my hero. And just think, we had to talk you off the ledge a couple of years back! Now the end is in sight, congratulations.

Re: Milestone Day

Posted: Jul 14th, '18, 21:58
by DanielM
Congratulations. It’s going to be a great looking boat.

Re: Milestone Day

Posted: Jul 15th, '18, 05:52
by MarkS
Pictures please!

Re: Milestone Day

Posted: Jul 17th, '18, 07:59
by CamB25
August 2009...

https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/oNw ... yJfg9kbMyj

The only item in this picture that remains after this redesign and overhaul is the shop vac. I still use it every day! :-D