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Title: NEW BOAT FOR CATP CRAIG
Post by: Capt Craig on February 12, 2008, 07:21:50 PM
Well, I am doing the deed. I am building a new FISH TALE. She is a 36'Calvin Beal Jr design downeast style hull. Her beam is 13' 9" and she is 13' at the transom. The cockpit will be 169sq ft, the wheelhouse is approx. 12' wide and 8' deep. Plenty of seating for 6 plus myself.The cabin has bunk space to sleep 4 and a full stand up head, a galley area and hanging closet. She will be heated for those chilly fall days Striper fishing and air conditioned for those days that are 90 and humidity at 80 not a breath of air to be had, except in the wheelhouse.

She is being built in Maine at JONESBORO CUSTOM FINISH SHOP. FISH TALE was backed into the shop the end of October and we are anticipating a splash date sometime in April.

The folling pictures are from Oct 26 up to Feb 11th. We still got a lot of work to do but she is coming along very well. April seems like a year away.

I am going up to Maine Feb 17th to 20th to check on things and get dirty. Maybe get a few more pics.



Title: NEW BOAT FOR CAPT CRAIG
Post by: Capt Craig on February 12, 2008, 07:26:51 PM
More pics
Title: Re: NEW BOAT FOR CAPT CRAIG
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on February 12, 2008, 07:27:58 PM
wow, its nice to see it in stages like that.. cool.
Title: NEW BOAT FOR CAPT CRAIG
Post by: Capt Craig on February 12, 2008, 07:29:49 PM
LAST TWO PICS
Title: Re: NEW BOAT FOR CAPT CRAIG
Post by: Hotrod on February 12, 2008, 07:30:02 PM
Congratz Capt Craig.  You must feel like a kid waiting for X-mas Morning.  I know I would t^
Title: Re: NEW BOAT FOR CATP CRAIG
Post by: IrishAyes on February 12, 2008, 07:32:48 PM
It looks like it is coming along great.  A fine looking boat there.  Lots of luck with it.   t^
Title: Re: NEW BOAT FOR CAPT CRAIG
Post by: IrishAyes on February 12, 2008, 07:35:41 PM
 t^
Title: Re: NEW BOAT FOR CAPT CRAIG
Post by: Capt Craig on February 12, 2008, 07:44:32 PM
Thanks guys!! I did about a years worth of research on what I wanted and how I wanted it and now I am about 2 or so months away. I do feel like a little kid at X-Mass. Its been very cool stage by stage. There is more to go
Title: Re: NEW BOAT FOR CATP CRAIG
Post by: ped579 on February 12, 2008, 07:48:33 PM
Boy does that look Sweet...Can't wait to see some more pictures as its journey continues.

Paul
Title: Re: NEW BOAT FOR CATP CRAIG
Post by: Capt Craig on February 12, 2008, 07:53:55 PM
THANKS AYES!! She is on schedule now, hope it stays that way

PED, I will post more pics when I get back from Maine. I am going up Feb 17th to 20th. Stay tuned
Title: Re: NEW BOAT FOR CATP CRAIG
Post by: wingshooter on February 12, 2008, 07:59:17 PM
looking good   t^
Title: Re: NEW BOAT FOR CATP CRAIG
Post by: IrishAyes on February 12, 2008, 08:13:34 PM
Capt Craig, if you need someone to help you get that rig down here, give a call.  TT^
Title: Re: NEW BOAT FOR CAPT CRAIG
Post by: CapBob on February 12, 2008, 08:32:12 PM
good luck with her.....keep taking the pic's on the various stages make a good slide show, especially putting in action shots at the end TT^
Title: Re: NEW BOAT FOR CATP CRAIG
Post by: Capt Craig on February 12, 2008, 11:03:17 PM
IrishAyes, That is going to be a great ride down. I figure it will be about 3 or 4 days depending on weather. The line for that first ride is getting long. I have got neighbors and relatives and friends all interested in coming with me. I'll need to pick a couple names out of a hat. Your name is in.  TT^

THANKS CAPT BOB, I am looking forward to getting her done. Yes, I plan on putting up more pics so everybody can see the process and progress.  THANKS     ;D
Title: Re: NEW BOAT FOR CATP CRAIG
Post by: IrishAyes on February 12, 2008, 11:14:40 PM
Capt Craig, I'm sure you can fill that boat in a heart beat for that trip.  Thanks for the spot on the list.   t^
Title: Re: NEW BOAT FOR CATP CRAIG
Post by: rugman on February 13, 2008, 07:26:46 AM
that is cool , a guy gave me a boat from 1958 and when i went at it and looked it over the floor was roted out . he left the plug in it . good luck
Title: Re: NEW BOAT FOR CATP CRAIG
Post by: bowguide on February 13, 2008, 08:45:35 AM
Good luck with her. Great to see the progression keep those pics coming t^