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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 |
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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$rg1.6138@dukeread01... Today I got one of those emails that as a backyard builder you don't want to get. A fan of my site who has also visited my shed emailed me that he is giving up on his Bruce Roberts 35 project. I am not sure where the project stands but if anyone is interested email me for contact information. Just a few thoughts on a big boat project for any of you newbie lurkers out there considering it. A big boat building project is a long term commitment. You may start out worrying how you will pay for it but over time the money will come. The real problem is do you have the long term desire to complete it. Are you ready to commit 6 or 7 years of your life to a single project that you will never see the monetary value of your labors from? Are you willing to put yourself in a position to forsake other opportunities that may present themselves and ready to confront the probability that the veracities of life will introduce challenges that you never considered? Will you get out there and work towards a goal you set 5 years before when it is hot and muggy or cold and rainy? I don't mean to discourage anyone because after 6 years I still find it immensely satisfying but you do need to consider your level of commitment before you start down a long road with few exits. -- Glenn Ashmore I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com |
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Glenn, I agree 100%.
For every large owner-built boat that's completed, I'll be there are five that end up either decomposing in their own way or sold for a fraction of the money spent on them. "Glenn Ashmore" wrote in message news:kKVTg.16533$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 |
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