Tim and Joe -
Thanks...
The Norseman came to Bruce with a single, unattractive seat, so I designed and built the new ones to suggest a 1950s-style pattern, but sized so that there would be enough pass-through space between the seats...and enough space alongside each one to store poles, fishing rods, paddles, etc.
There's also storage on the underside of each seat.
Joe, While working to finish my last customer boat, I'm also completing work on a 16-foot Poulsbo Boat, with cabin, that'll be a definite Keeper...since in retirement I won't be able to afford playing Musical Boats as aggressively as I have in the past. Right now, it appears that the three long-term keepers will include the Poulsbo Boat, our 16-foot double-ended sailboat designed and built by the late George Calkins, and a 1957 Glasspar Avalon. (The Glasspar might go if I find something more alluring, but the first two boats are staying here forever.)
I'll finish work on the Poulsbo Boat by early July and start beach camping with it right away.
- Marty
QUOTE=McSkagit Tim Jones;25178]Wow! Nice looking Norseman. My dad's best friend had what was probably the same model.
Are those seat backs original? Nice job Marty!
A lot of these 1950's boats were pretty utilitarian. I agree about not over-restoring them.
Looks great and hope to see it on the waterways.......
Tim[/QUOTE]
Thanks...
The Norseman came to Bruce with a single, unattractive seat, so I designed and built the new ones to suggest a 1950s-style pattern, but sized so that there would be enough pass-through space between the seats...and enough space alongside each one to store poles, fishing rods, paddles, etc.
There's also storage on the underside of each seat.
Joe, While working to finish my last customer boat, I'm also completing work on a 16-foot Poulsbo Boat, with cabin, that'll be a definite Keeper...since in retirement I won't be able to afford playing Musical Boats as aggressively as I have in the past. Right now, it appears that the three long-term keepers will include the Poulsbo Boat, our 16-foot double-ended sailboat designed and built by the late George Calkins, and a 1957 Glasspar Avalon. (The Glasspar might go if I find something more alluring, but the first two boats are staying here forever.)
I'll finish work on the Poulsbo Boat by early July and start beach camping with it right away.
- Marty
QUOTE=McSkagit Tim Jones;25178]Wow! Nice looking Norseman. My dad's best friend had what was probably the same model.
Are those seat backs original? Nice job Marty!
A lot of these 1950's boats were pretty utilitarian. I agree about not over-restoring them.
Looks great and hope to see it on the waterways.......
Tim[/QUOTE]
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