We got the call today, they begin laying up our American Tug 395 next week!
We have spent months now considering colors, options, modifications and everything we can possibly think of concerning this boat. Other than a few items that we still have some time to mull over, we have made our decisions. The final order spreadsheet had over 100 items detailing what will become our new boat! We should take delivery in early April.
I'm sure I have driven them out of their minds during this process as I have great desire to understand as much as I can about every part of the boat and her systems. Kurt has gone out of his way to answer my questions, explain the why's and how's of what is done and he has entertained each of my requests for change. The man is a wealth of experience and knowledge. Often, when given the reasoning behind a certain system, it makes sense to go along with the status quo. They really do want to build an exceptional boat and it shows! I have full confidence in their abilities and I believe they have our best interest in mind.
Anyway, the nature of the project will begin to shift now. I will take the fall to focus on electronics and stereo, otherwise, I will sit back and enjoy the process.
Pinch me, I think I'm dreaming...
Bruce
P.s. As this build gets going in earnest, we will begin to post progress reports to a personal website that I will share here too.
We have spent months now considering colors, options, modifications and everything we can possibly think of concerning this boat. Other than a few items that we still have some time to mull over, we have made our decisions. The final order spreadsheet had over 100 items detailing what will become our new boat! We should take delivery in early April.
I'm sure I have driven them out of their minds during this process as I have great desire to understand as much as I can about every part of the boat and her systems. Kurt has gone out of his way to answer my questions, explain the why's and how's of what is done and he has entertained each of my requests for change. The man is a wealth of experience and knowledge. Often, when given the reasoning behind a certain system, it makes sense to go along with the status quo. They really do want to build an exceptional boat and it shows! I have full confidence in their abilities and I believe they have our best interest in mind.
Anyway, the nature of the project will begin to shift now. I will take the fall to focus on electronics and stereo, otherwise, I will sit back and enjoy the process.
Pinch me, I think I'm dreaming...
Bruce
P.s. As this build gets going in earnest, we will begin to post progress reports to a personal website that I will share here too.