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

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.

"Gould 0738" wrote in message
I am 16 years old and I want to know what to get my father for
Christmas .... he is older now and he wants badly to build a boat for
our family, but doesn't find the time.

I'm with Chuck on this one. The boat is just a vehicle. Give him the most
valuable thing you've got -- time. In a couple of years you'll be off on
your own, and all he'll have is the visits. In what will seem like just a
few years after that, he'll be gone, and all you'll have is the memories.
Spend the time with him, doing something you'll both enjoy. It'll be the
most valuable thing either of you've got.

JG

I was going to suggest a 'tide clock'...but Chuck has gone and made me misty
eyed.
I'll second his motion!


Gould 0738 wrote in message
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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.

On Tue, 23 Dec 2003 01:13:08 GMT, "Don White"
wrote:

I was going to suggest a 'tide clock'...but Chuck has gone and made me misty
eyed.
I'll second his motion!


Gould 0738 wrote in message
...
snip
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.

That damn Chuck will make you cry when he's not talking trash politics!

John
On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD

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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

If he doesn't already have a subscription to "Wooden Boat" consider
that. If it is appropriate, you've covered that spot on the
list for years to come. If it works out, you've got a
monthly reminder for a year. That works out better than a
lot of gifts whose significance fades in a few weeks.

Other alternatives are 'Cruising World' and 'Sail'.

Mark Borgerson.

On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 21:24:38 +0000, CapriciousD wrote:

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

Other answers are VERY good. I'll point out that the most useful tool I've had
building stich'n'glue boats is a belt sander. If he doesn't have one, it's a
Good Toy. Makes your curves fair, and eases all the sanding required on these
kinda boats.

Lloyd

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Thanks in advance
Dave

Books on boatbuilding he doesn't already have, in the style of the boats he
likes.

A "gift certificate" at a lumber yard or fiberglass company. Assuming they
give those out? Boatbuilding materials, tools, paints, just about anything
related in construction could be a benefit he'd enjoy having.

A study plan/drawing or two might be good.

Things "nautical" in general, such as a boarding cutlass (sword), bos'un
whistle, binnacle compass, seafaring clothing, etc..

Something really nice (depending on your own level of skill/desire), build
or have built over the year a boat, presenting it to him on Christmas or on
his birthday, or other special day. Imagine the look on his face perhaps
blindfolded, led out to his very own boat built by family who care for him
and his hobby.

I know, it's last-minute, but some of these (especially the last one) would
be great for next year. ;-)

A huge container of wire ties or some zip-lock baggies. Seriously.

"CapriciousD" wrote in message
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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

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Any suggestion please reply to this or e-mail me directly.
Thanks in advance
Dave

How about a Glen-L Catalog...

Rob
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