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A Boston with a Johnson: The Rescue/Recovery Boat Project

One of the things we’ve been looking for is a smallish, but rugged and stable utility boat for Kayak and Sail Lynn for “R&R” – rescue and recovery, and general towing and safety.  Thanks to some kind support from friends in Beverly we got hold of this sweet, ’60s vintage Boston Whaler 13′ with a solid trailer and a nice, strong Johnson 35hp outboard, in need of some basic TLC.

…and so it starts!  After some close inspection, we stripped the rotted woodwork and pulled the outboard off and started scraping the deck.  Here’s where we are so far:

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We’re doing a power-washing today, then it’s sanding, priming and painting with “Boston Whaler Blue” from George Kirby Paints in New Bedford.

Some views of the power washing action:

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Stay tuned, the next steps will be to fabricate new woodwork and give the outboard an nice tune-up.

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The Kids Need Your Help!

 

That’s right, they’re all geared up and ready to start on the next boat!  But guess what?  Boats cost money!

We currently have orders for 4 boats, all going to Kayak and Sail Lynn for use by the kids, and Lynn Vets!  Join us on June 12 at 3:30 PM at the Blossom Street Extension for the launch of our Spring build, and the presentation to the Veterans.

Each boat costs roughly $4000 for the materials, the space fees, the instructors and the tools.  Part of that is coming from KASL, but we have to come up with the rest.

Want to help support this program, and keep the boats coming?  Here’s the info:

Donate here, with safe, secure PayPal – PayPal account not required, you can use any major credit card:

Would you rather send. a check?  No problem!

Make it out to “The Brickyard Collaborative”, and send it to:

The Brickyard Collaborative

589 Essex Street, #207

Lynn, MA 01901

Your donation is tax-deductible, and will benefit not only The Brickyard, but Kayak and Sail Lynn as well as the Lynn Veterans for years to come!
And thanks, as always, for your support!