Where's the Ibuprofen?

Les Lampman · Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 9:34 am Post subject: Where's the Ibuprofen?

The last 3 or 4 days have been so busy at MBC that I haven't had a chance to post here.

We've made a lot of progress the last few days but oh my! My body isn't used to actual (physical) work much anymore. Smile

I've spent a goodly amount of time in the normal contortionist positions necessary when outfitting a boat; those positions used to remind me that I wan't getting any younger, now they remind me that I'm getting older.

It's all worth it though, it's a labor of love and it's turning out well.

I've kept running updates with photos going on our Facebook page. Be sure to read the comments on each photo to see what's going on. You don't have to be a member or join Facebook to see our company page.

All the best.

thataway · Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 11:47 am Post subject:

I know that you are doing it yourself so it is "right". But sometimes it pays to hire a kid and supervise them--rather than contorting yourself!

The boat is really looking good!

starcrafttom · Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 11:54 am Post subject:

I feel your pain. I feel off a dock and almost into the water at la Connor this weekend. luck for me my fall was stopped by a 2x4 on edge across the water. Hit it with my ribs under my left arm. have a appointment at 10 to see if any are broken. Little slow out of the rack today.....

hardee · Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 5:21 pm Post subject:

Les,

I liked your page, but it didn't like me enough to let me like it for real (I guess) Anyway, looks like you are doing a great job. By the way, I take the Ibuprofen at bed time, and by morning I can't feel a thing Rolling Eyes

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

Les Lampman · Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 10:00 pm Post subject:

Les Lampman · Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 10:07 pm Post subject:

thataway · Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:20 pm Post subject:

If only all boat builders had this same ethic!

Plan C · Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:10 pm Post subject:

They are fortunate buyers to get such personal attention for their boat. I know they will be delighted with it.

Dave

C-Nile · Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:01 pm Post subject:

Dave Et. Al,

It's difficult to put into words -- that ephemeral sense that at least for the next few years, a very talented group of people are together in Washington to create an exceptional, hand-made product at a very fair price. It sort of bucks the trend for what is happening today. In my state of Connecticut, we've had such wonderfully talented machinists, tool and dye makers, pipe fitters, welders, electricians, cabinet makers -- the list goes on and on, and these jobs have been fast disappearing before our eyes. It was this talented, skilled labor pool that has made our small state so successful; now we are in decline. Try to find a good machinist today, for example, and the odds are that he is in his sixties or seventies. Washington seems similar to our state in the depth of skill of its labor pool, and we see many parallels. When we saw the quality of Dave Thomson's Marinaut, we were impressed with its quality and the talent behind its creation, but we believe the new boat far and away exceeds the quality of the original. We are sure that the Marinaut will be a great boat, because a great group of talented and dedicated people came together to bring it into being. That is why we jumped on the opportunity to be the first, and we know we will not be disappointed.

Betty and I have had a ball working with Les in customizing this boat. It almost feels like we are clients in an American Chopper episode. So indeed, we feel very fortunate to be the first.

Betty and Rich