Outfitting and Repair Workshop

Who: NSPN members interested in outfitting / repairing their boats.

Location: New England Small Craft, Rowley, MA. Directions below.

Time: 9am - until we finish

Fee for workshop: None

Overview: Outfitting / Repair workshop

PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR SAFETY GEAR. ORGANIC VAPOR RESPIRATORS ARE A MUST!

Only 12 boats will be accommodated.

As with previous workshops, we will concentrate on deck rigging, foam padding installation, deck-mounted tow rig installations and similar operations. It will also be possible to do some repairs, such as skeg cables, removal/repair of seats, etc. Last year, we did some bulkhead removal and installations (epoxy and fiberglass) and some minor hull repair. As in previous years, we would prefer not to do gelcoat or polyester/vinylester work, due to the fumes.

Feel free to bring the tools and supplies that you need (saws, lights, gloves, sawhorses, etc.) . NESC will most likely have some supplies; otherwise the closest source for supplies is probably West Marine in Danvers. If you need something and can't find it, post in the forums and perhaps someone will be able to help.

Safety equipment is required at this workshop. Safety glasses and an organic vapor respirator are highly recommended for ALL participants and they are MANDATORY If you're going to do any gluing. Both are available inexpensively at home centers, hardware stores and paint stores. Latex, nitrile or rubber gloves are also a good idea.

Brad Gwynn has kindly agreed to be our repair/outfitting guru for this event and a big thanks goes out to him!

RSVP please: Email [email protected] to RSVP. Please include your ACA number, email address and phone number. This event is open only to NSPN members and membership will be verified.

Directions:

From the south or north, take Rt. 133 exit off of Rt. 95 towards Rowley. At the intersection of Route 1 and Route 133, take a left and NESC will be about 3/4 of a mile down on your right. Look for the kayaks:)