My name is David.
I am 16 years old and I want to know what to get my father for
Christmas (who is a nut when it comes to boats). He has built many
boats in his time. First he ever built was a Sunfish 14' with his
brother. But he is older now and he wants badly to build a boat for
our family, but doesn't find the time. I just want to know what the
best gift could be to someone who bellieves Zuzuki makes the best
outboard, the Nonsuch is the Goddess of sailboats and life doesn't get
sweeter than a Mercury BigFoot.

Any suggestion please reply to this or e-mail me directly.



Thanks in advance
Dave



Forget all about the specific brands you mention. (Suzuki, Nonsuch, and
BigFoot)

Want to know what to get you dad for Christmas?

A serious commitment to help him build that boat he's dreaming of. Set aside
some time, even if its just an afternoon a week, for the two of you to work
together on the project. And both of you, stick to it. Don't get "too busy" or
"wait until next week."
At 16, there are only just so many "next weeks" left. You'll soon discover that
it won't matter all that much how soon the boat is finished- you'll be enjoying
quality family time.

You might learn a lot from your Dad about building boats, and he might learn a
few things about the joys of being a Dad.
Several decades from now, you'll look back on this time and see that building a
boat was merely a footnote.

That's what they are, these boats. They are great wings for launching hopes and
dreams and magic carpets for creating memories. The best thing about boats is
that they bring people together.

Happy holiday.