Found the The Lost Ark....aka the "Ebb Tide"

Todd-
Congratulations on this decision. I appreaciated your description of your childhood memories... really touched a nerve.
Best of luck with the Ebb Tide!
Tim
 
Congrats Todd! THats awesome and certainly not a decision you'll ever regret. Restoring her will be worth the effort and i really cant wait to see part 2 of that video where YOU re-lanch the boat with champagne and all your friends and family around. :)
 
"Have Dust Mask - Will Travel" (Oh Dang, I see you are on the Left coast :smt009 )
 
This is one of those things, that, even if it takes you 5 years to finish, you will always be glad to know that she didn't get unceremoniously scrapped.

Bravo to you.

And, having been there only once (took a few boat rides whilst I was there), I can only half imagine what that must have been like to grow up. The scenery is just incredible. That must be one of the most beautiful places to boat that there is on this earth.

Lucky you, and your family. :thumbsup:
 
Thank you again everyone ,It's not a done deal yet but we have a reprieve from the noose :smt038 and are working on it. I'll keep you posted.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2047861964099237910&q=Ebb+Tide&hl=en

Here some shots from right after we found her: NOV 06
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That boat will be magnificent after she is restored Todd.............I just love the helm with the Art Deco instrument panel!
 
Dave S said:
That boat will be magnificent after she is restored Todd.............I just love the helm with the Art Deco instrument panel!
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The Helm is out of a Packard showing RPMs and typical other guages. Everything on it was built by My Grandfather and his twin Brother. Both Engineers for Boeing, they were skilled craftsmen.
 
Beautiful boat, there is going to be some enjoyment there after awhile.
 
Todd:

I haven't visitied this thread for a while, so I was surprised and thrilled to hear your news. As I read your memories of the sounds and smells of you childhood memories it sent chills down my spine. You see, I have similar memories of my grandfather's 34' cruiser the BRYNLYS, where I first fell in love with boating. His wasn't homebuilt, but rather was built "down Jonesport way." (that's Yankee-speak for where all the best wooden lobsterboats in Maine came from. Still do..) Anyway, I've spent a whole bunch of time trying to track her down with a dream of restoring her, but sadly to no avail. She was probably hauled up on a mudflat and left to rot some years ago. A wooden boat is a labor of love and sadly, a lot of people aren't willing to put in the time.

I want to emphasize the overall sentiment of the previous messages of enouragement:

YOU WILL NEVER, EVER, REGRET DOING THIS.

Please keep us all posted on progress, even if it's little bitty steps. I can only speak for me, but you are living my dream!

As for the dust mask, well, I'm about as far away from you as I could be and still be in the US but hey, stranger things have happened. Make sure the cooler's full...............

Best of luck, my friend!

Bill
 
Todd,

As a kid growing up, my father and grandfather had a 1958 38' Colonial. There is just something about those old boats that is etched in my mind for ever. Fast forward 35 years, there is a member at my club that has a 1963 36' Egg Harbor, we have become good friends. Needless to say, I hang around his boat quite a bit, same look, same wooden smell, brings back lots of memories. I say go for it

John
 
Todd,

Just watched the video-- incredible!

I've got to tell you: I had a chance last fall to buy my grandfather's old airplane. It was a Piper that he bought new in '62 and sold it after I soloed in it in the 80's. When I found out about it and it's current condition, I decided that memories would be better left as memories. I had the same thoughts on your boat, right up until I saw the video.

In your case: That video is priceless. You guys need to do it. Best of luck, and we'll be waiting to see the progress!
 
Nehalennia II said:
Jim, Thank you.
I do like that. Funds are definitely not abundant,
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This “funds†problem might be fixable in several ways. Initially, with a call to local newspapers or other publications, you may find an eager reporter that needs a public interest story and would welcome this not only as a single story, but perhaps a series of articles during the restoration. With this exposure, you may be able to generate some donations towards the effort.
Contacting several boating magazines and antique boating restoration groups may also yield a wealth of information of how to fund the project.
Perhaps sponsorships from local marine businesses and dealers would also be a possibility. The restored boat could then be on display at these sponsors as a way to bring in new business.

I am not a Public Relations guru (I just play one on TV :grin: ), but I do think that with some creativity you may be able to generate some revenue from several sources.
 
jrirvine1 said:
Nehalennia II said:
Jim, Thank you.
I do like that. Funds are definitely not abundant,
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This “funds†problem might be fixable in several ways. Initially, with a call to local newspapers or other publications, you may find an eager reporter that needs a public interest story and would welcome this not only as a single story, but perhaps a series of articles during the restoration. With this exposure, you may be able to generate some donations towards the effort.
Contacting several boating magazines and antique boating restoration groups may also yield a wealth of information of how to fund the project.
Perhaps sponsorships from local marine businesses and dealers would also be a possibility. The restored boat could then be on display at these sponsors as a way to bring in new business.

I am not a Public Relations guru (I just play one on TV :grin: ), but I do think that with some creativity you may be able to generate some revenue from several sources.
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Another great idea Jim <thank you.
I just e-mailed our local Magazine TV show called Evening magazine(local stories)
http://www.king5.com/eveningmagazine/

with that idea, cross your fingers
 
Todd
Try sending an email to tips@komo4news.com. My husband was born on the same day that Dick's Drive-in (a beloved local landmark) opened for business so we arranged for him to meet Dick on his 50th birthday. On a lark, I sent a note to Komo 4 news and they called me back and we had full coverage on all their news broadcasts that night. It was really fun!

My only advice would be that if you are looking for publicity for some angle on your boat restoration, know that up front so it can get mentioned in their coverage.

I would also try calling the Wooden Boat Center in Lake Union -- who knows but they are experts on restoration and may have some avenues for you to follow!

Keep us posted! Good LUck!

Kathy
 
The Ebb Tide is a perfect Evening Magazine story - I will be surprised if they are not interested!
 
PMvdb395DA said:
Hey Todd,

I was curious what happened with the Ebb Tide...

Proost :wink: Peter
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Hey everyone. Really no news. To be honest I haven't checked on it in a month or two. We have had some other issues home stuff to address and My brother's got some stuff going on too. Realistically for as passionate as we are about it....it's about the $$$$. Sorry to disappoint, as it was looking pretty good there for awhile, but for the last couple of months it seems we're close to being resigned to let her go as hard as that is to type. :smt089
 
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