Don Silsbe Posted February 18, 2018 Posted February 18, 2018 Are there any builders (or former builders) on this forum who live in the southeast Michigan area? I have a friend who wants to build a boat. She is new to boatbuilding. I’d love to mentor her, but I live 10 hours away. Quote
Don Silsbe Posted February 19, 2018 Author Posted February 19, 2018 Or Ohio, Indiana, Ontario, etc? Quote
Action Tiger Posted February 19, 2018 Posted February 19, 2018 I do know some folk up that a way. Not really South east, but Michigan ain’t that big. What kind of boat, though? Peace, Robert Quote
PeterP Posted February 19, 2018 Posted February 19, 2018 Gordy used to live up there part of the year. He is a good hand and may enjoy the diversion. PeterP Quote
Don Silsbe Posted February 20, 2018 Author Posted February 20, 2018 PeterP: I don’t know Gordy. Would you mind touching base with him, or letting me know how to? Tiger: True. They even have roads, although they’re badly chuckholed from many freeze/thaw cycles. At the moment, it is a Spindrift. But she’s not going to start until after the messabout. Quote
Action Tiger Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 Don, not a slight at Michigan. A fact. Someone in the southeast corner of the state from me is 7-8 hours, and I live nearly in the middle of the state. Barring snow, Michigan ain’t that much driving, is all. My friend is near Ann Arbor, by the by, and happy to advise, which I’m sure is what’s wanted more than actual help, right? Let me know when she’s at it, and we can connect them. Peace, Robert Quote
Don Silsbe Posted February 20, 2018 Author Posted February 20, 2018 They are within 1/2 hour of each other. Can you send an email address to me at donsilsbe@gmail.com? Quote
Action Tiger Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 Sweet. I will find out what it is, and let you know “what it is”.Haha. Peace, Robert Quote
PeterP Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 Don , Gordy is/was a member on this forum. You should be able to send him a PM. Graham was going to pay him a visit last year on his trip out west last year I believe. He may be able to give you more info. PeterP 1 Quote
Designer Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 I do not think that Gordy will be able to be much of a help. I did indeed visit him last summer, he is on Drummond Island which is as far as you can go north east and still be in Michigan. In fact I circumnavigated the island in Carlita and crossed into Canadian waters to do it. He would have to catch the ferry, drive several hours to get to the Mackinac Bridge and then drive half a day or more to get to Ann Arbor. Quote
Don Silsbe Posted February 20, 2018 Author Posted February 20, 2018 Yes, Drummond Island is quite a long way. Tiger: Driving from Detroit to Houghton takes about 10 hours. It’s a long state! Quote
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