Yep, when I was finished I had spent $5,000 on a $400 VW. Don't get me started on British Cars. I had my shae of fun with two Triumphs and an MG. Suffice it to say, thank God, Lucas doesn't make marine electronics and navigation lights. .. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 8:14 PM Subject: M_Boats: Boat improvement projects
> Fixing up old vw's reminds me of when I used to fix up old British Sports > Cars - Triumphs, Mg's, etc.. I had a buddy who used to call that kind of > work "Chroming a Garbage Can". The theory is, that if you take an old > metal garbage can, bang all of the dents out of it, do?the body work, then > have it chromed..... you still have a garbage can - just a prettier one. > No matter what you do to these toys, they don't get?much better than when > they came out of the factory. The rest of it is just for us, so enjoy your > toys for what they are...?and use 'em often. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Joe Murphy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats > <[email protected]> > Sent: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 4:46 pm > Subject: Re: M_Boats: Boat improvement projects > > > > That was great. I used to drive a 67' VW Bug that had more of its share > of > dents, dings laand rust. I finally took it to a VW restoration place and > it > was beautiful. But it wasn't mine anymore. Three months later I sold it. > > I live in eastern North Carolina and the fishing and shrimp boats here > have > so much personality and charm. They are all banged up. Loaded with rust > but get out there every morning. You need a tetnus shot just to stand > near > the docks and look at them out in the water. > > Keep goin > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bill "C" Day" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" > <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 2:03 PM > Subject: M_Boats: Boat improvement projects > > >> I've been reading all the posts from the skippers who are refurbishing, >> repairing, and doing improvements on their boats. The list of projects >> underway is impressive and almost unlimited. All I can say is, "You >> people disgust me!" >> >> All you are doing is making me feel bad about my boat. It has taken me >> years to get used to looking at gray, furry teak trim. I'm finally used >> to thinking of a rusty trailer as earth toned. I figure if it ever gets >> stolen, I can just follow the trail of rust flakes to locate and recover >> it. I no longer get upset at people pointing and laughing as I tow my >> M-15 down the highway. When asked what color my boat is, I just look at >> my original sale paperwork for the answer. When I hear catcalls and >> jeers at the launch ramp, I just wave back and get underway as quickly >> as possible. The layer of leaves and twigs in the cockpit acts as >> protection for the nonskid. I've convinced myself that frayed lines >> make the running rigging easier to hold on to, and lets me ignore the >> worn clam cleats that just act as guides for the lines. >> >> When I read of projects to install mast carriers and jin poles to raise >> masts, I ask myself, "Where's the fun of seeing what parts you are >> missing when you get to the launch ramp, and how could I deny the >> entertainment to the crowds of people who set up lawn chairs and watch >> me raise my mast and rig the boat for launch?" Besides, how do you know >> your trailer is tracking properly behind your tow vehicle if you can't >> see the sparks from the things that have fallen off and are dragging >> along the highway. >> >> I also meet a lot of people while I'm sailing, when they pull along side >> to help me with what they think is a salvage operation. I also have a >> large collection of life rings that have been thrown to me in perceived >> rescue attempts. >> >> The duct tape and dental floss repairs on the sails seem to make them a >> little stiffer and help them hold a proper foil shape, even when the >> sail is removed and leaning against the garage wall. >> >> I bought the boat new from Jerry 21 years ago, and I still think of it >> as brand new, which is my excuse for just naming it after all this >> time. The name is "Gee Whiz! I thought it was a major project just to >> clean a small patch of the transom to stick the name graphics on. >> >> If you spot my boat, don't try to rescue me, just extend your >> condolences and don't tell me about any maintenance or improvement tips >> that come to mind. I get tired and start perspiring just reading about >> everyone else's projects. >> >> On June 9th, I'll be towing my M-15 to Frazier Park, Ca from Houston, >> MO, so if you live anywhere near I-40, you might want to come out and >> watch me drive by, and help me pray that it makes the trip. You can >> keep any pieces that happen to fall off as I go by. >> >> Bill "C" Day >> M-15 #363 >> "Gee Whiz!" >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats >> > > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
