2008 Seminar Schedule
 
The Maine Boatbuilders Show thanks Ocean Navigator Magazine for bringing these lectures together. The location of the lectures is Building #5, for more info call 207-772-2466.

All seminars are free with admission to the show.

FRIDAY - March 14th

* indicates may be considered for NAMS CE credits.

SATURDAY - March 15th

  • 10:45 am: "Bringing a new product to your work space. How we design well - known tools and products. You will recognize the Skill Battery operated drill. Wagner "Power Painter”, Sherwin Williams’s "Ready to Roll" paint container and many more. www.groupfour.com Group 4 is a nationally acclaimed design firm. Bob Bruno, Group 4s Director of Product Design.

  • 11:30 am: Bits and Pieces From the Wall Of Fame - Rob Benson and Shawn Hutchins, Portland Yacht Services. Stories of broken parts and ways to avoid them.
    www.Portlandyacht.com

  • 12:30 pm: We regret that "Lou McNally on Weather" Is Canceled due to conflict.

  • 12:30 pm: ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council) Building and Repair Standards for Safer Boats. "Implementing Our Mission". Skip Burdon President. The Council's mission is to develop quality technical practices and engineering standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of small craft with reference to their safety.
    www.abycinc.org

  • 1:30 pm: Keeping Casco Bay Clean, Panel Discussion, moderated by John Richardson, Portland Press Herald, with Cathy Ramsdell Executive Director of Friends of Casco Bay, Dave Mention Trail Director of MITA, Capt. Jeff Monroe, Director of Transportation, City Of Portland.
    www.friendsofcascobay.org
    www.mita.org
    www.portofportlandmaine.org

  • 3:00 pm: Boat Restoration Comedy: Ian Scott, Author of 'Mudlark's Ghosts and the Restoration of a Herreshoff Meadow Lark' (Sheridan House 2007) will describe what he learned about old wooden boats, designers, builders and himself during a seven year restoration project. Here is what Peter Spectre said about Ian Scott's book: "Most how-I restored-an-old-wooden-boat books will make your eyes bleed. Not this one. Ian Scott's Mudlark's Ghosts is literate, intelligent and informative...an inspiration" http://www.sheridanhouse.com/catalog/boatbuilding/mudlarksghosts.html

  • 4:00 pm: A Trail without Footprints: Celebrating the Maine Island Trail Association 20th anniversary. The Maine Island Trail, established in 1988, was the first recreational water trail in America. There are now 500 water trails in the US. Founder Dave Getchell, Sr. reflects on the challenges and successes of the first 20 years of the Maine Island Trail.
    www.mita.org

  • 5:00 pm: ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council) Building and Repair Standards for Safer Boats. Informal discussion inviting h boaters and the workers. "Implementing Our Mission". Skip Burdon President. The Council's mission is to develop quality technical practices and engineering standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of small craft with reference to their safety.
    www.abycinc.org

SUNDAY - March 16th

  • 8:30-9:45 am: Trade Panel Discussion: Strategies for Coping with Economic Storms, Facilitator: Ian Scott, Economist, Oxford University - Bentley Collins, VP of Sales and Marketing, Sabre Yachts - Taylor Allen, President Rockport Marine - Sean Tarpey, Owner, Rumerys Boat Yard - John Kachmar, President Wilber Yachts.
    www.sabreyachts.com
    www.rumerys.com
     www.wilburyachts.com
    www.rockportmarine.com
    Panelists will share their experiences and ideas for coping with past recessions to help builders ride out the next storm. Rightsizing, export marketing, regulations and other subjects will be addressed.

  • 11:30 am: When There is No Doctor, Slideshow and Presentation by Denny Emory. Medical Preparedness for the Cruiser and Offshore Voyager.
    www.oceanmedix.com

  • 12:30 pm: Diesel Engines - Care and Feeding of the Beast. Dave Delapp, Portland Yacht Services.
    www.portlandyacht.com

  • 1:30pm: Boat Systems - Creative Comforts and How To Keep Them Working. Dave Delapp, Portland Yacht Services
    www.portlandyacht.com

  • 2:30 pm: TBA

NOTE: Seminar Schedules are subject to amendment with out notice.
Portland Yacht Service's Rigging Shop and Paint/Glass Shop will be open during the event.

PYS Rigging Shop Building # 6 Daily Schedule:

  • Splicing at 11:00 and 2:00
  • Mechanical Fittings at 12:00 and 3:00
  • Dye Penetrant Test at 1:00 and 4:00
    Stay after the demonstrations to ask any questions.

PYS Glass/Paint shop Building # 7: 47 Foot 1947 Eldredge McInnis Cutter: Restoration by PYS 1986/20 year refit 2008.
 
58 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101 (207) 774-1067 shows@portlandcompany.com
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