Pacemaker Boat Owners Association

But if you don't love it you are either dead or you have the wrong hobby.

I have been up to my boat new now 3 times, first time for 4 days, second for 4, and the most recent for 5, the first two was just me and the boys checking out things and looking at what needs to be done and caulking some of the ports in the staterooms that were clearly leaking and general clean up, unfortunately the weather wasn't cooperating so we just pulled some screws found that she has been refastened recently, fresh paint and caulk from the keel to the gunnels, some spots need to be re-caulked and I want to repaint the bottom but nothing really to speak of so far,, AND no cracked ribs, all good news so far. I just need to re-fasten the rim log and the first 3 ribs forward of it where the previous owner screwed up and tried to splash her too quick, when they put her in she filled up too fast because he never pre-swelled her,,,the idiot, then when they got nervous about the fact she might sink, pulled her out again and went too fast with that too and the bottom planks separated from the rim log about by about 2 or 3 inches where the water poured out, the planks did return right back where they belong but now there is work to be done there. and then comes the last trip I took up there with the wife,,,we got there and the skies were cloudy and threatening rain and very warm weather, PERFECT this is what I was wanting the first two trips but never got. The marina owner said too bad you weren't here last week it was 60 and beautiful all week with no rain. I told him I wanted the rain I wanted I day of driving hard rain so I can physically see everything that was leaking so I knew where to start. And well here we go,,,, I got the rain I had been hoping for and let the madness begin, I found I have to totally rebuild both the port and starboard salon windows they are leaking like A siv and the weep holes were clogged and I cleared them out with A straw but the damage was done, should take me like 4 hours that's easy, port side of pilot house forward corner rotten, port window needs to be rebuilt, starboard side same place same thing, rotten, another 2 hours only need to replace the forward 4 feet the rest is protected by the over hangs, port side vent in the forward stateroom leaks needs to be re bedded, someone pointed out in the pictures there were A few spots on the hull to look at,

(see pacemaker boat/photos/1969, 42' Pacemaker "ELENA LYNN for reference)

got that looked at it found rot to fix there, trim piece on the top starboard corner of transom missing, aft head seawater intake and discharge valves need to be replaced, aft corner of hard top port side rot there too about 3 inches each direction.
the boys and I will be going up in April for 4 days to take care of the leaking spots bottom paint caulk and anything else we can find there lurking in the shadows and some other stuff I am sure I forgot to mention,,, it will be 4 days of crazy a@@ busting work..... MAN I LOVE THIS STUFF!!!

Again as I have always said it is a Mutant Gene. There is NO cure. God help us all.

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Morning Wood</i>
<br />Again as I have always said it is a Mutant Gene. There is NO cure. God help us all.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">lmao!!!we had the captain bring the car back,i stayd on the hard cleaning for the soak the next day.he ran into a cloud burst on the return trip..came up the ladder all excited about the weather on the ride back.he stopped in midsentance of telling me and just stared speachless..[:0]..said"were you out in that?"..nooo- i was in here the whole time!no place dry to go!!had all the dry inches on the list&17yrs later we're almost there-lolthey are a mutant gene,in it thick or thin,ya gotta love them,and they appreciate it and make it worth it when they'r floating proud and danceing on the waves[:D]

It's just one of those things ya know when we go to the boat I cant wait to get there or get there fast enough but when it is time to come back home I just dont want to go even though she is on the hard and now its work time I'll drag my feet all the way to the car. Cell # is 484-894-4677 for those that may want to talk about this gene further LMAO. Boat is in Kendall N.Y on LK Ontario.

Jimmy; Sure you don;t want a 44ft Pacemaker Flushdeck. My pacemaker needs your skills. I am looking at cutting it up this summer if a new Mutant Owner is not found. Gotta luv wood boats eh. Best Wishes Denny

Denny,
I wish, but I am sure if you post some pictures on here you will find someone,, also try Wooden Boat.com's Forum or Boater Ed if you can before doing anything drastic.

No matter how logg you have a boat it is always like that way. We need more time.

I heard that brother... more time ,more money, and more more more A.

[quote]<i>Originally posted by Jimmy.S</i>
<br />I heard that brother... more time ,more money, and more more more
[]hay bud..you love your boat.omg $$$wtf.she will love u 2.tell her that shes the bomb!!! works 4 us. thats a pacemaker.lmao. have a happy girl![:D]

[quote]<i>Originally posted by skipper68</i>
<br />[quote]<i>Originally posted by Jimmy.S</i>
<br />I heard that brother... more time ,more money, and more more more
[]hay bud..you love your boat.omg $$$wtf.she will love u 2.tell her that shes the bomb!!! works 4 us. thats a pacemaker.lmao. have a happy girl![:D]
[/quotcapt.&me are already planning to go up stream to see your girl.kick ass&we'll be there.[8D]you have treasure&we're pirates!!lol[:D]

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by aboatbum</i>
<br />Jimm .y; Sure you don;t want a 44ft Pacemaker Flushdeck. My pacemaker needs your skills. I am looking at cutting it up this summer if a new Mutant Owner is not found. Gotta luv wood boats eh. Best Wishes Denny
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">she still a float boat? lota parts? theres so many parts.. give it a chance for the forum to..get stuff?then burn.we ALWAYS need stuff..thanks[B)][:I][:D]

that mssg was for boatbum.not you j.with the parts.

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Jimmy.S</i>
<br />I heard that brother... more time ,more money, and more more more A.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">[:D]i dont mean to BRAGGG, but im polishing my horrably mangled nails...i got another star under my belt! i dont no if its my knowalge or the taquila!!lol get that girl floaty boaty[:p]it's a warning-coming to see your girl.kick it up bud![had to brag ya no-proud for a scallywag damit[}:)]OOPS got promoted???[?]

14 DAYS TILL FIRST SPLASH !!!!! MAN I AM FREAKIN OUT HERE AND IT'S GETTING WORSE BY THE DAY I AM GONNA BE A WRECK ON LAUNCH DAY I CAN FEEL IT!!!!

[:D]just drink that christening toast and you'll be fine.she'll be good. give her kisses&promises[:X].first lock i ever went thru was the double lock in lockport,after we got to the bottom i slugged down the capt.s forbidden johnny walker blue! that worked!!youl be alot happier&so will she floating.just keep spraying her down like you guys planned.they're alot tougher than you'd think.wishing you guys the best with her.anyone say launching party?!?![:o)]

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Jimmy.S</i>
<br />14 DAYS TILL FIRST SPLASH !!!!! MAN I AM FREAKIN OUT HERE AND IT'S GETTING WORSE BY THE DAY I AM GONNA BE A WRECK ON LAUNCH DAY I CAN FEEL IT!!!!
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">[}:)]omg!the sht 4 brains that designed our boats made a book 4 34.00i had alota quiestions.y were the windshields not watertight?y do we owners still dealing with t windows? it was 2 funny.look 4 my quiestions LMAO! he was proud- my bad. side windowes.check out my attack.OOOH you my dear have to have faith and be a team you&and your bride have a opertunity to change your lives.you let me know how it works.you kids have the stress now-when she's floating it's a new world-kinda.wishing you&yours the best[:D]

NOW I am kinda screwed all of the guys that were supposed to go up with me BAILED except for my son in law so its going to be just the 2 of us to refasten 300 screws, caulk the keel and anything else we need to caulk an touch up all the plugs and caulk we put in and we only got 2 days to do it this weekend cuz next weekend by damn it shes going in vacation has been taken and she is on the schedule for Sunday the 16th at noon !!!!! YOU GOTTA LOVE THE MADNESS !!!!!!! SHE WILL BE READY !!!!!! DAMN MY NERVES ARE SO TIGHT I CANT STOP BOUNCING MY KNEES!!!!! WOO HOO!!!!

You think this is fun. Wait... It only gets worse.
Good Luck.

[:D]it was a delite to meet you [:D]and your lovely bride linda,the boat is going to be what you make it.don't be discouraged,they have so much life in them if you choose to go there.glad you kids seen the queenie and capt. will be there for the shakedown.a weeks notice&she'll be fine..aint his first big job!![8D][8D]tell the bride we'll be on shore with the the taquilas!!!ain't going out till it's ready.be calm-worm or not???lmao[:p]

Hey yall I posted the new pix in pacemaker photos for anyone who is interested A.
same to you skipper see ya then...