Today I got one of those emails that as a backyard builder you don't want to
get. A fan of my site who has also visited my shed emailed me that he is
giving up on his Bruce Roberts 35 project. I am not sure where the project
stands but if anyone is interested email me for contact information.

Just a few thoughts on a big boat project for any of you newbie lurkers out
there considering it. A big boat building project is a long term
commitment. You may start out worrying how you will pay for it but over
time the money will come. The real problem is do you have the long term
desire to complete it. Are you ready to commit 6 or 7 years of your life to
a single project that you will never see the monetary value of your labors
from? Are you willing to put yourself in a position to forsake other
opportunities that may present themselves and ready to confront the
probability that the veracities of life will introduce challenges that you
never considered? Will you get out there and work towards a goal you set 5
years before when it is hot and muggy or cold and rainy?

I don't mean to discourage anyone because after 6 years I still find it
immensely satisfying but you do need to consider your level of commitment
before you start down a long road with few exits.



--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

I certainly second Glenn's comments. Big boats are a huge commitment in time
and money. Be prepared to see it through to the end, because there are NO
other viable exits once you start.
Steve

"Glenn Ashmore" wrote in message
news:kKVTg.16533$rg1.6138@dukeread01...
Today I got one of those emails that as a backyard builder you don't want
to get. A fan of my site who has also visited my shed emailed me that he
is giving up on his Bruce Roberts 35 project. I am not sure where the
project stands but if anyone is interested email me for contact
information.

Just a few thoughts on a big boat project for any of you newbie lurkers
out there considering it. A big boat building project is a long term
commitment. You may start out worrying how you will pay for it but over
time the money will come. The real problem is do you have the long term
desire to complete it. Are you ready to commit 6 or 7 years of your life
to a single project that you will never see the monetary value of your
labors from? Are you willing to put yourself in a position to forsake
other opportunities that may present themselves and ready to confront the
probability that the veracities of life will introduce challenges that you
never considered? Will you get out there and work towards a goal you set
5 years before when it is hot and muggy or cold and rainy?

I don't mean to discourage anyone because after 6 years I still find it
immensely satisfying but you do need to consider your level of commitment
before you start down a long road with few exits.



--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

Glenn, I agree 100%.
For every large owner-built boat that's completed, I'll be there are five
that end up either decomposing in their own way or sold for a fraction of
the money spent on them.

"Glenn Ashmore" wrote in message
news:kKVTg.16533$rg1.6138@dukeread01...
Today I got one of those emails that as a backyard builder you don't want
to
get. A fan of my site who has also visited my shed emailed me that he is
giving up on his Bruce Roberts 35 project. I am not sure where the
project
stands but if anyone is interested email me for contact information.

Just a few thoughts on a big boat project for any of you newbie lurkers
out
there considering it. A big boat building project is a long term
commitment. You may start out worrying how you will pay for it but over
time the money will come. The real problem is do you have the long term
desire to complete it. Are you ready to commit 6 or 7 years of your life
to
a single project that you will never see the monetary value of your labors
from? Are you willing to put yourself in a position to forsake other
opportunities that may present themselves and ready to confront the
probability that the veracities of life will introduce challenges that you
never considered? Will you get out there and work towards a goal you set
5
years before when it is hot and muggy or cold and rainy?

I don't mean to discourage anyone because after 6 years I still find it
immensely satisfying but you do need to consider your level of commitment
before you start down a long road with few exits.



--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com