WHAT & WHEN
- We host at least 2 Building Memories events each year. Call our shop for the dates of the next build.
- If you have two families who want to participate in a build, we can schedule one at any time of the year.
WHERE
- At the Woodies Restorations Industry Dr. Shop in Jamestown, Kentucky (42629);
HOW
- Provide Paul with your contact information and he will call you and sign you up!
- A deposit of only $1,995.00 is required to reserve your place, with the balance payable 2 weeks prior to the event. The total cost is $3,495.00 (plus 6% sales tax).
- Hurry and register! Space is limited to 4 families so that we may give you the utmost attention as you build!
- Bring your own tools or purchase a tool kit
Tool List you will need
- Cordless drill, drill bits, and #2 Phillips driver bit
- Phillips screw driver (#2 bit)
- Good quality wire crimper
General Guidelines
- For your safety Participants should not be nursing or pregnant!
- There will be some solvents and paints used, and there will be sanding dust.
- Do this project WITH your children -- not FOR your children!
- Suitable for children from 8 years of age to 104 (but you should know that we have had successful builds that included a child as young as 4).
Boat features
- Designed by Brad Christensen, who has not only designed a few but has also built well over 200 small crafts of various shapes and sizes to date!
- Brad has 20 years of experience leading family boat building events, including 5 years leading Building Memories events.
- Structural BS1088 & LLoyds certified Marine plywood
- Epoxy chine / taped seam construction
- 12 volt Trolling Motor Powered - Deep cycle battery included
- Seats two kids... two big kids... up to 225 pounds total capacity!
- Build it in our shop under our instruction.
- All wood parts are pre-cut!
- All materials are supplied!
- Custom Graphics for a transom that YOU design!
- Easily transported and stored!
- Approximately 8 feet long - Fits in most pickup trucks, vans, SUVs or on a luggage rack!
- A photographer will join us for the entire weekend. These photos will be posted online immediately so your family members left at home can see your progress. Also, the photos will be burned to a CD and mailed to you shortly after the build.
- Multiple seat design choices
- Multiple flooring choices
Optional Features:
Two Life Vests, Mini Air Horn,Throwable Cushion, and Paddle
- Burgee Flags- Customized with name and anchor - $60.00
- Seats come in many styles
- Basic Seat - $150.00 Quilted Seat- $225.00 2 Panel Seat- $375.00
- Non Polished Cut water - $75.00 Polished Cutwater - $225.00
Friday evening: Start at 6:00 (Central time), build and install the floor framing and keels.
Paint the bottom and interior.
Saturday morning: Start 8:00 with continental breakfast, install steering and attach the deck
Saturday afternoon: Build the seat and prepare the outside. Stain and varnish the hull.
Sunday morning: Start 8:00 with continental breakfast. Boats of the Bible devotional.
Install wiring and windshield.
Sunday afternoon: Install deck hardware. Usually all boats are finished by 3:00 or so.
