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Deck Paint
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I'm waiting on my set of plans from Tracy O'Brien so I can have the information I need to restore my new boat …Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lawrence E. Long Jan 26.
Got the new boat, lots of questions!
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Well, I picked up the new to me boat a week early. I have lots of questions but will hit the ones related to my initial project first. The previous owner was a guide and as such needed to add a back…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Caravella Jan 21.
New to me boat (revised with larger photos)
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I've been lurking a while in anticipation of getting a boat. I have a friend I met through a Reel Recovery retreat who needed to let his…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lawrence E. Long Dec 30, 2011.
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Lawrence E. Long replied to Dave Caravella's discussion 'Deck Paint'
At the WoodenBoat School I think Jason used the Interlux- but PettitEZ Decks nonskid will also work. My Whitewater was finished with Kirbys and sandblasting grit. I will get all manner of grief about the dogs fur being rubbed off…
Dave Caravella replied to Dave Caravella's discussion 'Deck Paint'
Tracy was great, thanks for the lead. He did confirm my boat is his Headwater 14. I decided to buy a set of plans from him so I'd have them for reference, plus I wanted to give him the business for being so helpful.
Yep, that's what…
Lawrence E. Long replied to Dave Caravella's discussion 'Deck Paint'
Dave: Glad Tracy responded rapidly and is cooperationg with your restoration. Go with the nonskid paint. This is what we used at the WoodenBoat School with Jason teaching us to build a Freestone. Read some of the posts…
Dave Caravella replied to Dave Caravella's discussion 'Got the new boat, lots of questions!'
Spoke to Tracy this evening, very nice guy. He will review this post and send me the information I'm looking for. Gee, there are still great American entrepreneurs who care about their customers even those who are twice removed from the…
Dave Caravella replied to Dave Caravella's discussion 'Got the new boat, lots of questions!'
Thanks Dave. What you call mediocre, some of us call awesome! As Lawrence suggested, I'll do some inquiry with Tracy, make a plan and start working. I'll up date this post as I get work done.
Dave Caravella replied to Dave Caravella's discussion 'Got the new boat, lots of questions!'
Thanks Lawrence, I'll give Tracy a call. I checked his web site and he does have a 14 footer that looks very close.
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Dave Z replied to Dave Caravella's discussion 'Got the new boat, lots of questions!'
Good looking boat Dave. I recall seeing this on another post, possibly yours. I like the curved stem.
Thanks for your comments, but I'll be honest with ya, my boats are nowhere near perfect. I learned you can hide alot with a…
Lawrence E. Long replied to Dave Caravella's discussion 'Got the new boat, lots of questions!'
Dave: If my memory is correct O'Brien also made a 14 ft. I suggest you give him a call or wright him with your problem.
Tracy O"Brien Marine Design
156 Bunker Creek Road
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360)…
Dave Caravella replied to Dave Caravella's discussion 'Got the new boat, lots of questions!'
Yep, I understand why he did it, for him, it was a tool that did a job. He didn't have access to any wood working tools and he admitted he didn't have skills in the area. I am better setup in both of those areas, but like I said, I…
Dave Z replied to Dave Caravella's discussion 'Got the new boat, lots of questions!'
Dave C,
That sounds like a nice offer. work on boats on the lake? heck yeah!
The side pockets aren't that hard to make- use lots of cardboard. I mock up alot of stuff with cardboard and duct tape before making it in…
Dave Caravella replied to Dave Caravella's discussion 'Got the new boat, lots of questions!'
Lawrence, the boat measures 170 1/2" from stem to stern. Guess she's another design.
Lawrence E. Long replied to Dave Caravella's discussion 'Got the new boat, lots of questions!'
Dave: Just to confirm its a LS16D measure the true centerline length from transom to stem. Should be around 16 ft 6 in. I will see if I can get some info lined up for you.
Dave Caravella replied to Stephen Markley's discussion 'Kelly running Hermit Rapid this fall'
SWEET! Reminds me of the old days in the USCG! Great job on the oars.
Dave Caravella replied to Dave Caravella's discussion 'Got the new boat, lots of questions!'
Dave, Thanks so much for the advice. If I were as talented as you I'd build a side pocket system, but unfortunately, I'm not that good. I'll be doing good to replace the original cleats. I just know that for me, the 2 x 4 spray…
Dave Caravella replied to Dave Caravella's discussion 'Got the new boat, lots of questions!'
Thanks Lawrence, don't suppose I could pay you to copy and mail the info you have to me. I know the boat was built in Alaska and used there before it came to Arkansas and now Missouri. Agreed a little lust in life is good!
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- Hometown:
- Missouri
- About Me:
- Dude, disabled veteran, cancer survivor, lover of all things outdoors.
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- http://www.reelrecoverymo.org
- Boats I own:
- Tracy O'Brian Headwater 14
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- At 7:15pm on October 30, 2011,
Greg Hatten said… Hey Dave - welcome to the site... what part of Missouri are you from?? I'm originally from St. Joe. Have fun on the site - a lot of great folks on here.
GH
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