tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814931629250831543.post9027849656818402733..comments2024-03-07T07:08:01.858-05:00Comments on The Unlikely Boat Builder: Beefy BoatsThe Unlikely Boatbuilderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220444040859630948noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814931629250831543.post-8531552565468395942011-09-05T13:40:23.756-04:002011-09-05T13:40:23.756-04:00I decided to google Vixen Storm to see were she wa...I decided to google Vixen Storm to see were she was and your site came up. My Father Dan owned Storm in early 90's for two years and we took her from Connecticut to Ocracoke Island and up into the Bay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814931629250831543.post-33657244273046701362011-07-27T17:09:18.932-04:002011-07-27T17:09:18.932-04:00John, i live in Lancaster pa. I always thought th...John, i live in Lancaster pa. I always thought that storm was a vixen with a few changes by the builder. if you see bob, please make him aware of this great coincidence. i have a dream of getting Ralph, myself, bob, and Wilmes (the builder) out on storm for a quick sail.<br /><br />thanks - adamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814931629250831543.post-45075328094413143172011-07-25T14:13:33.650-04:002011-07-25T14:13:33.650-04:00Wow... talk about coincidences...
Pat Atkin was a...Wow... talk about coincidences...<br /><br />Pat Atkin was also asking me about Storm at the boat show. She wasn't aware of the boat and wants some more pictures/details. <br /><br />If we're all talking about the same boat, I'd like know know more about her. Ralph, you say she isn't really a Vixen? Know anything about the designer?<br /><br />I'm going to leave a note on here next time I row out, to see if I can meet up with Bob and take some pics for Pat. <br /><br />Are you on LI, Adam?The Unlikely Boatbuilderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00220444040859630948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814931629250831543.post-47457017077044719372011-07-25T11:52:40.493-04:002011-07-25T11:52:40.493-04:00Captain Ralph and john,
Storm and uncle busted is ...Captain Ralph and john,<br />Storm and uncle busted is the same vessel. I bought uncle busted from Ralph about 14 years ago, renamed it storm, and sold it to bob about 10 years ago. I just started thinking about storm at the beginning of July, and wow so are you guys. I would love to recourse with Ralph and bob.....I still have some info on the boat that should be with the owner. What a trip......<br /><br />-Adam Davis......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814931629250831543.post-38541097922066747762011-07-01T08:27:46.081-04:002011-07-01T08:27:46.081-04:00Not quite, but I did have the most perfect sailing...Not quite, but I did have the most perfect sailing day on Wednesday... Blue skies with 10-15 knots, gusting up to 20. Beautiful!The Unlikely Boatbuilderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00220444040859630948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814931629250831543.post-75269400072245011262011-07-01T07:36:05.686-04:002011-07-01T07:36:05.686-04:00Nice to have you back John, have missed your inspi...Nice to have you back John, have missed your inspiring blog. Thought you must have sailed off into the sunset.DeePhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09182907779456099708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814931629250831543.post-23329009562972228312011-06-29T10:47:52.662-04:002011-06-29T10:47:52.662-04:00Yes, I should have taken a close up of the mounted...Yes, I should have taken a close up of the mounted dime. It really does add that extra touch. <br /><br />BTW, for you coin collectors out there, I used newer ones... didn't have the heart to drill holes in an old silver one.The Unlikely Boatbuilderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00220444040859630948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814931629250831543.post-56756369938460119302011-06-29T10:41:59.133-04:002011-06-29T10:41:59.133-04:00Love the cosmetic touch of using a couple of our d...Love the cosmetic touch of using a couple of our dimes on your cheek blocks. I truly enjoy your blog.<br /><br />Paul from NWOnt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814931629250831543.post-85180457416049826812011-06-28T22:32:31.333-04:002011-06-28T22:32:31.333-04:00Every one of your blogs is a learning experience f...Every one of your blogs is a learning experience for me. <br /><br />Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814931629250831543.post-14689933284140805132011-06-28T21:57:23.329-04:002011-06-28T21:57:23.329-04:00Huh. It's a small world. Thanks for the story,...Huh. It's a small world. Thanks for the story, Ralph.The Unlikely Boatbuilderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00220444040859630948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814931629250831543.post-55307052730216104122011-06-28T21:13:31.412-04:002011-06-28T21:13:31.412-04:00Hi John, read through your cheek block adventure, ...Hi John, read through your cheek block adventure, and was interesting, but I'm writing about the Vixen in your blog. I notice the "Storm" name of the boat. My Atkin boat wasn't really a Vixen but was built by a fellow named Wilmes on the Connecticut river in the 60's. Uncle Husted didn't quite fit the Vixen specs, but close. It too was named Storm, but when we bought her we changed her name to "Uncle Husted". Last I knew she/he was on the east end of Long Island. Great boat kept us safe for nearly two years. Took us to Venezuela, Bermuda and back up the Hudson. 35 on deck, 32 on the water. Mahogany on oak. Thanks for the memory. ralphralph in saugertieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424668092788323412noreply@blogger.com