WHAT & WHEN
- We host at least 2 Building Memories events each year. Â Call our shop for the dates of the next build.
- If you have two families who want to participate in a build, we can schedule one at any time of the year.
WHERE
- At the Woodies Restorations Industry Dr. Shop in Jamestown, Kentucky (42629);
HOW
- Provide Paul with your contact information and he will call you and sign you up!
- A deposit of only $1,995.00 is required to reserve your place, with the balance payable 2 weeks prior to the event. The total cost is $3,495.00 (plus 6% sales tax).
- Hurry and register! Â Space is limited to 4 families so that we may give you the utmost attention as you build!
- Bring your own tools or purchase a tool kit
Tool List you will need
- Cordless drill, drill bits, and #2 Phillips driver bit
- Phillips screw driver (#2 bit)
- Good quality wire crimper
General Guidelines
- For your safety Participants should not be nursing or pregnant!
- There will be some solvents and paints used, and there will be sanding dust.
- Do this project WITH your children -- not FOR your children!
- Suitable for children from 8 years of age to 104 (but you should know that we have had successful builds that included a child as young as 4).
Boat features
- Designed by Brad Christensen, who has not only designed a few but has also built well over 200 small crafts of various shapes and sizes to date!
- Brad has 20 years of experience leading family boat building events, including 5 years leading Building Memories events.
- Structural BS1088 & LLoyds certified Marine plywood
- Epoxy chine / taped seam construction
- 12 volt Trolling Motor Powered -Â Deep cycle battery included
- Seats two kids... two big kids... up to 225 pounds total capacity!
- Build it in our shop under our instruction.
- All wood parts are pre-cut!
- All materials are supplied!
- Custom Graphics for a transom that YOU design!
- Easily transported and stored!
- Approximately 8 feet long - Fits in most pickup trucks, vans, SUVs or on a luggage rack!
- A photographer will join us for the entire weekend. Â These photos will be posted online immediately so your family members left at home can see your progress. Â Also, the photos will be burned to a CD and mailed to you shortly after the build.
- Multiple seat design choices
- Multiple flooring choices
Optional Features:
Two Life Vests, Mini Air Horn,Throwable Cushion, and Paddle
- Burgee Flags- Customized with name and anchor - $60.00
- Seats come in many styles
- Basic Seat - $150.00 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Quilted Seat- $225.00 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2 Panel Seat- $375.00
- Non Polished Cut water - $75.00          Polished Cutwater  - $225.00
Friday evening: Â Â Â Â Â Start at 6:00 (Central time), build and install the floor framing and keels.
                                        Paint the bottom and interior.
Saturday morning: Â Â Start 8:00 with continental breakfast, install steering and attach the deck
Saturday afternoon: Â Â Build the seat and prepare the outside. Â Stain and varnish the hull.
Sunday morning: Â Â Â Start 8:00 with continental breakfast. Â Boats of the Bible devotional.
                                        Install wiring and windshield.
Sunday afternoon: Â Â Â Install deck hardware. Â Usually all boats are finished by 3:00 or so.