In my youth, we had a boat shop in town. One was located right next to a Jack in the Box and everytime one stopped by one could see the builders at work since the boats towered over the small fence.
Watching the wood hulls get built was pure artistry. Seeing folks walking on upside down hulls with sanders and a huge belt full of other tools became commonplace. They earned pretty darn good money in those days, or I assumed they did because I know one of them drove a new Porsche speedster and there were always newer sports cars in the yard's parking lot. Yeah, there were lots of fiberglass jobs too, but it was the wood hulled boats that always caught my eye and reminded me of Viking long ships being built. Then the boats would be flipped again and all sorts of other work would be performed. New masts set in, cabin work - you name it.
Being a Marine Rigger is nothing to be ashamed about at all but is one that one can be proud of. That's a job that screams "skilled artisan" and anyone who doesn't appreciate the labor, talent, strength, patience and skill required has probably never seen one in action.
I have.
I know.
Congrats!
;-)
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Memories of long ago.
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