Thread: Restoring a Rainbow 12' scow

Ok, the project has well and truly stalled as I am fearful of destroying something from the past that would be precious to some ( many? ). I have not done anything to the boat since stripping the varnish and since I feel that my skills as a woodworker / boatbuilder / archeaologist are not quite up to spec I want to pass this boat on to someone that can do it justice. On top of this I need / want some garage space back. I want to offer the Rainbow to any members of this forum that feel they can step up to the plate and fullfill the restoration, keeping in mind that it is a mint example of it's era.
And so I am accepting all offers from any members of the forum for the next week before I release it to the hordes on E-bay. Now if it was a money thing ( God knows I need it ) I would write up a full description on E-bay describing its pedigree and history and start it at a price of $1000, and I would more than likely get it. But this is not a money thing, from the right person willing to detail and document they're progress on this forum all I ask is the price I paid, this is personal and passionate. Please read back through the forum thread and PM me or post your replies in the open for all to see detailing why you are the most deserving.
Clearly if I dont get a reasonable response within 7 days then it will be going to the house paint and liquid nails brigade.
As far as acquisition goes then I am willing to deliver to anywhere in Vic for expenses, you can pick up, or I can assist with interstate freight ( crate at your expense ).


( The missus doesn't understand, " if it is so valuable then sell it and lets go shopping! " )

Please, any questions stick em up here in the forum or call me 0408 378 708

Cheers
Adrian

Howdy Adrian,

You can do the project I am sure - but only if you want to of course - I am not pressuring you here.

But you are the guy with the passion to make it happen in the right way.

Boatbuilding is not rocket science.

If you want any technical help (that fits in with restoring the boat to close to its original state - now I understand what you want to do) I am happy to help.

Michael

Thanks for the encouragement Mick, but I have some other projects going and so I need the space in the garage.
The offer still stands. If anybody wants it let me know.

Hang it from the roof in the shed. It'll be safe and will get in the way enough to encourage you to finish it

Richard

Originally Posted by Daddles

Hang it from the roof in the shed. It'll be safe and will get in the way enough to encourage you to finish it

Richard

Upside down.

MIK

DUDE Nooooooooooooo

Like Mik & Daddles say hang it up for a while but PLEASE do ebay it.

I'm doing an international cadet up(http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...ad.php?t=29435), it's stalled a little too being winter and all but i'll have it finished in a month or so. I have no real experience but with the help from the guys i've muddled my way through and it's starting to come together.

Hang in there if you can, it'll be worth it.

Regards
Andrew

Adrian,

Unlike the others, I am not a stranger to half-built dreams!

Why not approach the contacts you have made to see if there is any interest from some of the old stagers? Even a maritime museum may take it on even if it is just to throw in archives for the next few decades.

Anything but sell it to someone for a crab boat!

Cheers,

P

No but seriously it has to go. You are certainly an encouraging lot, I didnt think it would be this difficult to give away! I am only asking $226.00 for it ( same as I paid ). My time is spread too thin, and my garage is not big enough for all of the ongoing projects. Even if you haven't got the money at the moment, you can pay me in installments, form a syndicate amongst yourselves or write me an IOU just please I want it to go to someone with a passion and enthusiasm for the boat.

By the way.... I love that signature of the beer truck. Anybody noticed my occupation?

Sold !!!!!!!

clearly owning just one plywood boat is never enough.

You wil never guess who!

Yep I couldn't resist :eek:

So I will continue this thread hopefully showing some better decisions and progress than the cadet and look forward to getting more history on it as well.

I gotta say considering the weights and dimensions the rainbow is like a cadet on steroids

Quite an interesting boat.

Fantastic result! Congratulations to you both.

I look forward to the saga continuing!

cheers,

P

Me too

Hey Meercat (or anyone else daft enough to take her), while you're in the mood for buying old, obscure boats, like to buy my old 12 footer, Henry? Genuine unkown design, reasonable condition. She's got good sails and bits. And all I want for her now is to have a good home (seriously, she's dying just sitting in my backyard).

Richard

Well there is now a great big gaping hole in the garage.......oh yeah now I remeber why, I needed the space. But this one looks like the outdoors type. Rugged good looks and all. Seriously though as I explained to Andrew this morning I was initialy looking for a cheap boat to get out and get amongst it all again, unfortunately the Rainbow didn't fit the bill, it was too good! I am in the market for something rough and rugged just for bashing about in. Must be cheap!
I wish Andrew and his boys all the best with the Rainbow and hope that they get alot of pleasure from working on it, uncovering it's history and from sailing it. I look forward to seeing them progress with it.

Cheers
Adrian