On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 17:04:36 +0000, Lew Hodgett wrote:


"Jim B." writes:
Ok. I live in a small coastal town in New England where the Dory was invented
(at least that is what I have read). Ever since we moved here, I have wanted
a boat. But we really can't afford one. It is very low on
the
financial needs list. But I have two kids (5 and 7 yr old) and I think it
would be great to have them grow up sailing with me and maybe even on
their
own. But enough with the hopes and dreams....

The above says it all.

If you want those kids to go sailing before they are adults, BUY a boat and find
a 2nd job to help pay for it.

Just the observation of someone who is building a boat.

HTH

I donno...when I was about 8 my dad built a boat for my sister and I to ply the
waters of the slough on the farm. It wasn't much: just an 8ft punt made with a
sheet of plywood and some 1x12s. Leaked like a sieve. But it was the most
impressive memory I have of my Dad, and I remember it fondly to this day.

Build an inexpensive, flat-bottomed skiff with your kids' help. It may not sail
as well as a production boat, but the memories will be worth it.

Lloyd Sumpter