Building Memories

270-343-BOAT (2628)  Paul@woodiesrestorations.com

We have had MULTIPLE interests in this program and we would like to get YOUR family in line so we can help build that special memory that your family will treasure for YEARS. Contact us for more information. There are three ways to build a memory. Have a kit shipped to you with everything you need to build your own boat at your own pace at home  H ave a completed boat shipped to you - customized however you prefer! Build at our shop over several days or in one weekend!

Locations of some of our boats:

After our last build we decided that it was time to possibly revise the format of the Building Memories Event.  We are thinking that we could possibly lengthen the time of the build to five days and work fewer hours each day.  This would give your family more time to do other activities or just take a day off.  We could start the build on any day of the week and would end the week with a christening of the boat/s.  There are many attractions within an hour’s drive which provide an opportunity to take a break from building a boat.  Please e-mail  paul@woodiesrestorations.com  with any suggestions that you think would make the event as fun & memorable as possible!  Listed below are attractions in the area:

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park-  6 miles away If you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, or even just relaxing, they have all those things available and more that you can do while at the lake! And there's also some of the most gorgeous views to see! http://parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/lake-cumberland/things_to_do.aspx

Mammoth Cave:  The largest mapped cave system in the world-  http://www.mammothcave.com/ Tour of National Fish Hatchery at Wolf Creek Dam-  http://www.fws.gov/wolfcreek/

Cumberland Falls:  Known as the Niagara of the South. One of two places in the world where a Moonbow occurs-  http://parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/cumberland-falls/default.aspx

We started this in 2009.  You can read the Rockler article about our service at the following link: http://www.rockler.com/how-to/woodies-restorations-family-wood-boat-building-program-offers-woodworking-experience/

To Build one at our shop:

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);

• "Where do we stay at night?" you ask.  For weekend lodging options, visit  http://www.tripadvisor.com/

HOW

• E-mail:    Paul@woodiesrestorations.com

• 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

• Nut driver set

• Flat bladed screw driver

• Phillips screw driver (#2 bit)

• Pliers

• Saw Horses (2)

• Hand plane

• Utility Knife

• Diagonal Cutters

• Wire Stripper

• 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

• Wooden steering wheel

• 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:

• Safety Kit - $100.00

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

Building Memories Weekend Schedule

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.

Quilted seat Basic Seat 2 Panel seat Non-polished cutwater polished cutwater Crash rail

Crash rail kit- Is made of a 1-1/2 inch diameter piece of rubber padding  wrapped in your choice of vinyl- $100.00

Assembled Trailer- $750.00

Remember, this boat is 8 feet long and less than 4 feet wide! It fits in a Chevy Suburban or extended minivan with the seats folded down / removed! You may not need a trailer.

The trailer is modified to fit your Memory perfectly. 1 7/8in ball (600lb capacity).

Testimonials

Paul, 

Well what can I say in words to capture just how I feel about our weekend!  I have never had  so  much fun working  so  hard!  It was an experience I'll never forget, and I know my entire family feels the same.  We made it home fine, but all eyes were on the boat the entire way.  I look forward to completing the work, and hope that some day, when you're in the vicinity, you can visit us at Pickwick.

                                                       Jack

Hey Paul-

I wanted to tell you how much fun (and work) it was to build that boat. 

My three boys and I haven’t had a chance to spend time together like this in a long time. Every night when we got back to the hotel, we would talk about the day and then do all kinds of reminiscing about crazy things that we experienced growing up.  It was a riot. I would like to thank you and Brad for your generous efforts to make our boat a success.  Whenever we needed a tool or help you guys were there.

John

PS: if you are ever in the Milwaukee area, give me a call. Maybe I can return some of that hospitality.

Hi Paul-

Well we launched our little boat on Labor day. All the relatives and friends were there. It was a huge hit and the thing actually floats!

If you want a kit shipped to you:

Retail Package Price- $3,495.00 Plus Shipping

• All Materials for the boat kit!

Wood, Motor, Battery, Custom Graphics, Flooring and more!

Optional Features

• Safety Kit - $100.00

-Two Life Vest, Mini Air Horn,Throwable Cushion, and Paddle

• Burgee flag 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

• Polished cutwater- $225.00

• The  crash rail kit  -- is made of a 1-1/12 inch diameter piece of rubber padding.

• Assembled Trailer- $750.00

• Remember, this boat is 8 feet long and less than 4 feet wide!  It fits in a Chevy Suburban or extended minivan with the seats folded down / removed! - you may not need a trailer.

• The trailer is modified to fit your Memory perfectly.

• 1 7/8in ball. 600lb capacity.

Tool List you will need

• Cordless drill, drill bits and #2 Phillips driver bit

• Nut driver set

• Flat bladed screw driver

• Phillips screw driver (#2 bit)

• Pliers

• Saw Horses (2)

• Hand plane

• Utility Knife

• Diagonal Cutters

• Wire Stripper

•  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.

Basic Seat 2 Panel seat Quilted seat

Non-polished cutwater- $75.00

polished cutwater Non-polished cutwater

Crash rail kit- Is made of a 1-1/2 inch diameter piece of rubber padding  wrapped in your choice of vinyl-  $100.00

You can also purchase the full size prints to cut out the wood yourself for $75.00 You may also purchase an instruction booklet that leads you through the entire process, from cutting the wood to the finishing touches.

The final way to have your own memory is to have a completed boat sent to you. We can build the boat however you want it with whatever modifications you want done to it. The cost of labor and shipping would be added. Every boat is custom so every boat has a custom price. Here are a few examples of some completed builds.

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