SalmonSeeker
2015-01-21 23:24:19
I am in need of a shipwright for wooden boat work in Astoria, OR. Any suggestions?
Jackson
2015-01-22 01:30:02
Wow, I was just about to post a similar question. I'll let you know who I find and vice versa? So far it sounds like the better place to get hauled out is actually Ilwaco. I'm new to the North Oregon coast and only here until I can take my new boat :) :) back to S.E. I thought you were outfitting that 26' fiberglass, are you looking at something bigger?
Jackson
2015-01-22 01:35:07
Ah my mistake, I was thinking of "steelheadstalker"
SalmonSeeker
2015-01-22 15:37:46
Will be in Astoria and Illwaco next Tues. If your around, I'll buy you a cup of coffee and we can compare notes. PM me.
nashfam
2015-01-22 22:09:37
Hey Jackson I just put a downpayment on a boat in Astoria! When are you trying to bring yours up?
tunaddict
2015-01-23 00:30:16
Thought I might add alittle about Ilwwaco. I keep my boat there. They are more relaxed on there rules in the yard. It is cheaper. The only problem in both yards is finding some one to do the work. I just came from looking at a boat in Port towmsend and was very impressed with the yard. There were shipwrights all over the place, availability of materials seems abundant. Long run from the river, but closer to your end goal. Good luck
Jackson
2015-01-23 03:48:41
I've been hearing nothing but good things about Port Townsend and have been considering making the run up. There are a couple stern ribs and fastenings on the new boat I'm worried about. It looks like the previous owner just started to neglect the boat the last couple of years and it turned quickly... But in decent weather that shouldn't be a bad trip...
SalmonSeeker, if I'm around I'll get in touch.
SalmonSeeker
2015-01-23 05:58:47
Thanks Tunaddict. I am planning on doing most of the work myself, but would like a shipwright to do a once over with me, signoff on my work plan and serve as a technical conscience of sorts. I am a little concerned about material availability, but figure that there are sources that ship. Coffee invitation is open to you also if interested and available.
tunaddict
2015-01-24 00:13:07
Coffee sounds good. I will be down next week on Wed, I will look for the boat. I know the boat. Amco across the river is the best place for wood. I walked in last year lookin for rub rail, got a real woody just looking at all they had. Good luck
SalmonSeeker
2015-01-24 00:59:16
I will be in Illwaco on Tues., but need to be in Westport on Wed. and Thurs. Will be coming back thru Illwaco on Friday AM. My boat is not in Illwaco yet. It is in Westport at the moment. Should be bringing it down about first week n March.
Jackson
2015-02-02 21:05:06
Don't know how I missed this post. Hoping to bring it up in March or early April. Depends on how temperamental the weather still is.
SalmonSeeker, who'd you end up finding?
SalmonSeeker
2015-02-02 23:47:52
Found two, ED Greene in Astoria and Earl Soule in Illwaco. I think Earl actually lives in Westport WA. If you need either I can send you the phone numbers. Was just in Astoria. Which boat did you buy?