Comments for The View from the Helm

Comment on IN MEMORIAM by Kristin Patterson

Kristin Patterson — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:57:32 +0000

Chuck, thanks for your nice comments on my brother, Doug Thompson. He was a kind man and is greatly missed. I would love to have a copy of the photo of Erica if that is possible to frame. My address is 6745 Manchester Beach Road, Fairview, PA 16415.

Comment on IN MEMORIAM by Todd Thompson

Todd Thompson — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:54:17 +0000

Thank you Chuck for your kind words. Like all wooden boats, Doug had a deep soul and he was the most soulful and happy while building wooden boats. Thank you and French and Webb for helping him be his happiest.

Comment on IN MEMORIAM by Doc Häagen-Dazs

Doc Häagen-Dazs — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:38:57 +0000

Beautiful! She’s so wonderful! Almost passes for a fiberglass boat, and I so love fiberglass boats! (No kidding!)

Comment on DREAMING OF A NEW BOAT by dayton chiropractor

dayton chiropractor — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:18:18 +0000

Very nice information.

Comment on PETUNIA by Chuck

Chuck — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:11:24 +0000

Hi Ken,

PETUNIA got a new transom about 12 years ago. It was beyond my own skill level so I had it done by Rockport Marine. I did the “bottom job” over the last three years, taking off the planks completely and strengthening the frames with epoxy, then refastening with larger screws in slightly different locations. Makes me feel good that somebody will be sailing this little gem in fifty years’ time. When I reincarnate I’ve put in for the job of Nat Herreshoff, dreaming up this wonderful thing in 1913.

Comment on PETUNIA by Ken Page

Ken Page — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:47:03 +0000

Such a sweet thing! I understand why you’ll never let her go.

I have done a few transom replacements and lots of “plank doctoring” and frames on those old girls at Quissett Harbor. If I remember correctly Pani Baba, Tunch, Duodecimo, Moxie, and I think Curlew III. I miss that work, it was very satisfying and Pani Baba’s transom was especially fun, it was from an old oak table that had perfect quarter-sawn flakes.

Comment on Sample Copy has Arrived! by Doug & Marlene Eastpm

Doug & Marlene Eastpm — Thu, 20 May 2010 22:52:28 +0000

Hi Chuck

Can’t wait to see your new book.
We are unable to find the ‘buy now’ button on your website – is there another way to place our order?

We sure don’t want to miss out on having a copy on board Evolution.
Kindest regards
Marlene & Doug Easton

Comment on It’s nearly here! by Doug & Marlene Easton

Doug & Marlene Easton — Wed, 12 May 2010 00:05:44 +0000

Hi Chuck

Can’t wait to see your beautiful book.

All the best
Marlene & Doug

Comment on An excerpt in Yachting magazine by Richard Williams

Richard Williams — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:39:33 +0000

Ahoy Chuck,

Thank you for the postcard….
yes I sure do remember our chance meeting in Miami at the boat show and before that in London… January 1994 boat show.

Do keep me up to date on the book. You have my home address and email address.

Richard Williams

Comment on Makin’ it better by Chuck

Chuck — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:15:18 +0000

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