http://artswithoutborders-eddee.blogspot.com/2010/12/julien-berthiers-shipwrecked-sculpture.html
Decided not to launch till spring after seeing this picture. ENJOY
Decided not to launch till spring after seeing this picture. ENJOY
***2015***
I missed the whole year of 2014 in keeping the Burn Pile Restorations web site up to date
So Sorry !!!!
I will try to bring you up to speed. We spent many hours the summer of 2013 getting "Swiss Kiss" ready for launch. A much bigger job than we expected. We installed a new motor, R & R the hull and the cabin. Re chromed most of the deck hardware. We still had the wiring and a million little things to do. We hopped to launch in the spring of 2014. Now as we approach the spring of 2015 we are still on hold.
I spent all of 2014 working with Veterans. I created www.veteransadvocy.net to help veterans who have fallen through the VA bureaucracy.
I will try and do a better job with Burn Pile Restorations.
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Burn Pile Restorations continues in Nashville with a little different focus.
We have become involved in the restoration of a 1973
NORTH STAR 500
http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=706
Yes, it's fiberglass, Were learning a lot and enjoying it.
"It's all about saving Wooden Boats" remains our motto. We will not take on any boat restorations for the time being. The Burn Pile website will continue to provide help and information. Our efforts will concentrate on finding good homes for Wooden Boats. If you have a boat to sell or donate please contact us. If you are looking for a boat or project we will be glad to post that information also at no charge. Contact us at [email protected]
Need help, have a comment please use our "Give & Take Blog" page.
FREE BOATS
JUST POSTED 1/9/2015 A "Burn Pile Special" Luckily it's in California or I would have it. Call Barb she will send you pictures.
Hello Thompson boat lovers -My family has a 16 Foot Thompson stored in the garage at my dad’s Oakland/Montclair home.
It has been up on blocks for probably 15 years. It needs to be hauled away and saved from the burn pile.
If you are not interested, do you know of an organization in California that may take it?
Thank you,Barbara Banke 831-345-2992
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Hi Chuck: I have attached a few pictures. I found the boat in a field in 1995
and took it home. It has been stored ever since inside. It needs the
de-laminated foredeck replaced and the transom either repaired or replaced. The
rest of the boat is painted inside and out but has everything except a motor. It
is free to a good home. It is a 1958 Lyman 16'. I have the title.
I am located in Farmersville, Ohio. [email protected] 937-499-4343
Thanks, Mike
FOUND NEW HOME !!!!!
SOLD !!!!
1957 Wagemaker Wolverine
Solid, partialy restored, good trailer. $800 OBO
Contact Burnpile Restorations for photos and details.
FOR SALE
1957 Wagemaker
(2 Wagemakers, can you believe it ?)
Jim Gough <[email protected]>
$2000 OBO
Warren MI (586)596-7517
(2 Wagemakers, can you believe it ?)
Jim Gough <[email protected]>
$2000 OBO
Warren MI (586)596-7517
WoodenBoat Magazine, March/April 2005 {issue #183}
"It's all about saving Wooden Boats"
The 1953 Thompson Sea Skiff was indeed found under a snow pile in Hell, Michigan. and was destined to the burn pile come springtime 2002. See the restoration by clicking on "1953 Thompson Sea Skiff" page.
Our intention is to develop a site which provides hope and inspiration to those who have little or no wooden boat restoration experience. "Free" ( or reasonably priced) smaller boats in restorable condition are available and that's where we come in. We will publish suitable"Free" boats. Boats which can be completed in your garage or workshop at minimal cost. We hope to provide resources, tips, ideas, suggestions, etc. to make this more than just a rich man's hobby. This web site is under developement and we look forward to your help, suggestions, content, or linking us to other sites. Your input will help determine the directon and success of this site. Please "bookmark" our site, Check us out from time to time and pass along the site to
others. We appreciate your feedback.
Thanks,
Chuck Nagy
[email protected]
SOLD
"NO WAKE" 1950's Chris-Craft Kit Boat classicchriscraft During the 50's Chris-Craft offered DIY Kit Boats in many different sizes. From the 8' Pram for $39 to the 21' Cruiser for $650."No Wake" was modified to include a mahogany deck and center cable steering to operate the 1955 5 1/2 Johnson Outboard. Restored in 2002 she has been featured in WoodenBoat magazine issue #183 also given a chapter (chapter#5) in Restore Your Wooden Boat by Stan Grayson, Devereux Books. Along with the boat comes a DVD of the original 1950's PR film of all Kit Boats classicchriscraft built by a father & son and footage of the entire Chris-Craft Kit boat line. Lots of history, a working boat and a great display piece.