samb

Hey Sam, I just noticed that you had sent me a message. I have not been on much due to some other obligations. Nice stripper in the the photo. I have a 12' lapstrake that I build, but I am really too big for the boat. Oh, now I see at least one hanging in the overhead. Nice work! Are you using plans, or did you design yourself?

We go by the Myrtlewood factory every trip over from Canby to Twin Rocks. My cell is 503 705-3063.

I suspect that you live within about 2 miles of Norm and Vickie. She is a retired RN from the LeGrande hospital, and Norm is semi retired. He was the head of respiratory therapy there.

Kind Regards,

Steve

What kinda stripper yaks?
Last boat I built was a pusher, custom prototype, pics on my member photo's.
Trying to make use of some "parts" that were jusy lying around!!

what kind of wooden boats are you building? Just wondering as my favorite tool is my Lie-Neilson low angle plane!

2 Boles Aeros, in fact. A 1948 14' and a 1949 12'. I completely rebuilt the '48 and was almost finished when someone from Scottsdale AZ heard about it, sent me a bunch of money from only a few photos, and asked if I could deliver it. Being recently retired I decided that a springtime trip to AZ was in the cards. They paid for the trailer in full in advance and gave me an unexpected $1000 when I got it to them. Scottsdale is about a two day trip for me. I sometimes miss it.............
The '49 is my "stump jumping" "ford swimming" , fishin' and exploring trailer. I keep wanting to rebuild it, but never quit using it for long enough. It needs new floor, and about everything else. But doesn't leak!! Someday....................
I will try to send some photos later. I am, at this moment, packing to take the Safari to Minnesota in an hour or so. Should be back just before the 4th of July. I hide out at home during the big holidays until everyone goes home. Guess I am a bit antisocial after over 30 years of state parks work.
Sam

you have a Boles? Can I see some pictures? I love those trailers. Frank