Tsouthward1 Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 Any recent updates/pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chris Beebe Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 Hi guys. The 256 was delivered to its owner he will finish the rigging and motors, and hopefully have it on the water in the next two to three months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyster Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Chris Beebe said: Hi guys. The 256 was delivered to its owner he will finish the rigging and motors, and hopefully have it on the water in the next two to three months. Did you have any finished pictures with the final paint and hardware on it? I may have missed it. But where did it go? We sure would like to see it in person and maybe some running shots too. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriosca Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 Hi Chris, Will miss your posts on the 256. I too was looking forward to seeing the hull with it's finished paint. Hope the owner will share the finished results on here. You have had over 13,500 visits for a reason - it has been a great project to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chris Beebe Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Hi guys, I am building a 29ft picnic boat, called Sarsaparilla, you can watch the build on the main forum. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyster Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Well I have followed that thread on the picnic boat. But there is some interest in building a new 256 and it would be nice to see the finished 256. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chris Beebe Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 HI Guys, I am sorry for this outcome of the 256 build .I was building it for a customer . I built to his specs and to his finish. He will have to show you the Final pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolinaFlare Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 What happened to the sarsaparilla build thread on the main forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccormick Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Looks like chris deleted his account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbt Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 I will be posting an update on our boat next few days. I know several people want to know the status of this project and I will be posting pictures and updates regularly. I am not sure if Chris deleted his account or he was removed...!!! Have a good day. George 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccormick Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Forced to walk the plank, he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbt Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 I think he was rough and some what disrespectful to some people. I will be giving you all a insight of the relationship that I had with Chris during our project next few days. By the way our boat was not delivered.... It was removed!! It was not finished.... either. Have a great day. George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Stewart Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 George, We're all anxious to see the big reveal to be sure! However while I certainly appreciate you posting any pictures of the boat here for continuity of this thread, I for one don't care to read anything here that would bash Chris as a person or his business. I infer and assume that you were not happy with his services but that is between you and him and not relevant here in my opinion of course. I think most importantly, the record of pictures here on this thread adds a lot of value to your boat which I truly hope you are proud to own despite any bumps in the road you've had with Chris. Anyone here can see the details, materials and workmanship that was involved. I hope to see the boat in person some day soon. Sincerely and with respect -Alan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriosca Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Well stated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbt Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Alan I don't care nor do I have anything to gain from bashing Chris.You should not assume from what I had posted that those were my intentions.I think Chris is a talented craftsman and he has done a great job building our boat as far as he got, being a good craftsman is one thing being a good business man is another. That is all I have to say to you and others, I know you are having a business relationship with him and you cannot be impartial nor I expect you to take sides one way or another. As far as I am concerned the matter is outside this group. Will try to keep the group informed on the progress of our project. Have a good day George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbt Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 We are working on the 256 redoing some items. We replaced the teak across the back and rounded the corners because it was fitted with square corners and it did not look good square also we replaced the toe rail it was installed with screws so we replaced with teak and glued it on the deck to give it a cleaner look and enlarged the bow section of the toe rail so we can install the bow navigational light on the teak portion so it can be seen better. Also we flared the sheers from mid ship forward and replaced the mid rails with a composite material instead of the fir that was used. Using other than a rot resistant material on the rails it is not a good idea since that is where most of the abuse is on a boat (banging against docks and pilings) we were going to use teak or mahogany but we decided to use a composite instead (easier to work with) also we are going to use a solid SS rub rail instead of hollow back type, when you put pressure against the hollow back it acts like a set of knifes and cuts in the rail and water gets inside the structure behind it and rots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbt Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 A few more pictures got the teak cover boards glued across the stern and also finished the varnish on the teak bump for the steering we were going to glue on the console but decided to bolt it through and also use some 5200 to water proof the joint area. Also we are doing some additional work on the hatches, we are gluing teak strips to water proof and protect the exposed plywood edges. Keep working on it a little slow but we are hoping we will be ready with the hull by the end of April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Lancaster Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 That's a pretty big monster you're sitting beside. Who's shop are you in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbt Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 A little more progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyster Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 That's a lot of work and rework that you are doing. Hopefully you will get it completed in short order so that you can hit the water this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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