HOWB 055 – Interviews: Thomas Scheinpflug, Pacific Grace Shipwright; Dave & Linda Burright, Builders of 26′ Caulkins Bartender

Summary: PODCAST SHOW NOTES The first interview in today's podcast is with Thomas Scheinpflug.  Thomas crews on the Pacific Grace Schooner and was one of the shipwrights who built her, finishing in May 2001.  Pacific Grace is owned and operated by the non-profit S.A.L.T.S. Sail and Life Training Society of Canada. The second interview is with Dave & Linda Burright of Albany, Oregon.  Dave & Linda built a 26' George Caulkins designed Bartender in their outbuilding over and 6.5 year period.  It is a gorgeous boat and they spent a lot of money on her.  So they aptly named her Kala Lua -  translated Money Pit in Hawaiian!  Here's a great Article about the boat.  And you can view pictures of the building process at Flickr. Press on the green player button above to listen to both interviews. Here's some pics to enjoy (click to enlarge):         Thanks to Thomas and to Dave & Linda for taking time for the interviews.  Best to you in your wooden boat adventures!   WOODEN BOAT TIP OF THE WEEK  -  #7. Buy Quality Tools and Keep Them In Tip Top Shape! Don't settle for cheap hand tools or power tools.  Buy "good", "better", or "best" quality tools because: Good tools last longer, work faster, and are more accurate. Good tools result in a better built boat. They require less maintenance such as sharpening, adjusting, tuning up, etc. They are more pleasurable to work with - they WILL enhance the boatbuilding experience. Keep your tools in tip top shape because: They will last longer, work better, and be easier to use. It's more fun to sharpen your plane iron than to wash your car. If you ever go to sell them, they will be worth top dollar!   WANT TO HELP?  PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK! I want to build a community of people from all over the world who want to connect, learn, share stories and photos, and have fun with wooden boats. I would REALLY appreciate you sending me wooden boats pics, stories, or projects you are working on. You can also write comments on this blog, email me at Dan@Hookedonwoodenboats.com, or call my feedback hotline at 424 261-2360. Click HERE to subscribe to my email news list for the latest and greatest fun stuff and click on one of the buttons below to subscribe to my show. Keep the bright side up and the barnacled side down - Wooden Boat Dan "over and out"! Subscribe to the Hooked On Wooden Boats Podcast here: