Comments on: Brother Jim’s Paddle https://smallboatsmonthly.com/article/brother-jims-paddle/ Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:57:37 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Harold Wheeler https://smallboatsmonthly.com/article/brother-jims-paddle/#comment-122653 Sun, 05 May 2024 23:32:05 +0000 https://smallboatsmonthly.com/?post_type=article&p=131159#comment-122653 I had the pleasure of meeting Sher and her daughter. I now have the opportunity to restore
Jim’s version of Bolger’s Gloucester Gull here in Gloucester MA. Only wish I had the opportunity to meet and speak with Jim. I also welcome you to the 70’s club.

]]> By: John Leyde https://smallboatsmonthly.com/article/brother-jims-paddle/#comment-93113 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 02:19:27 +0000 https://smallboatsmonthly.com/?post_type=article&p=131159#comment-93113 A very nice tribute to Jim and his craftsmanship.
Welcome to the 70s club.
In WoodenBoat‘s “Over the bar” column, I am amazed at the longevity of those who are associated with building, designing and promoting boats. ;0)

]]> By: Ken Beiser https://smallboatsmonthly.com/article/brother-jims-paddle/#comment-92794 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 23:13:15 +0000 https://smallboatsmonthly.com/?post_type=article&p=131159#comment-92794 A very moving article. I hope I have a few things to give away that will impact some lives in the future.

I already built and sold my 17-year project building an energy-efficient custom timber-framed home on a beautiful waterfront lot outside Whitefish, Montana. I don’t think the buyers will appreciate some of my details but I am still glad I did them. I built it as much for me as future buyers. Now I am building my last house and I am doing it my way. I also bought my “last boat” in June. I hope I still get a half dozen years to use it.

]]> By: Bill Schroer https://smallboatsmonthly.com/article/brother-jims-paddle/#comment-92753 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 02:23:35 +0000 https://smallboatsmonthly.com/?post_type=article&p=131159#comment-92753 Your article “Brother Jim” brought a tear to my eyes, for he is my brother Jim. he made paddles that looked great and he played the five-string banjo. He was very diversified for he was a high school teacher, and drove 18 wheelers way back in the 70’s.
Thank you for the article,

Bill Schroer

]]> By: Dock Shuter https://smallboatsmonthly.com/article/brother-jims-paddle/#comment-92628 Fri, 08 Sep 2023 17:21:57 +0000 https://smallboatsmonthly.com/?post_type=article&p=131159#comment-92628 “The blade’s black coating concealed whatever it is made of.”
As I recall, an earlier version (that failed) used corrugated poster/sign board with carbon fiber skins added. Failure of that paddle was due to shaft not being carried down far enough.
“And your tribute to Jim was touching and beautifully crafted, as well.”
I’ll 2nd that.

]]> By: Brian O Connor https://smallboatsmonthly.com/article/brother-jims-paddle/#comment-92607 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 02:47:06 +0000 https://smallboatsmonthly.com/?post_type=article&p=131159#comment-92607 Touching comments for those of us past the seventh decade and, one might hope, meaningful for all readers of your essay as a nudge to being mindful of what matters.

]]> By: Larry Cheek https://smallboatsmonthly.com/article/brother-jims-paddle/#comment-92577 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:58:25 +0000 https://smallboatsmonthly.com/?post_type=article&p=131159#comment-92577 That paddle is an exquisite union of art and engineering. It would be entirely appropriate to hang it in a place of honor on your living room wall in between canoe outings.

And your tribute to Jim was touching and beautifully crafted, as well.

]]> By: kent lewis https://smallboatsmonthly.com/article/brother-jims-paddle/#comment-92567 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:03:44 +0000 https://smallboatsmonthly.com/?post_type=article&p=131159#comment-92567 Elegance is design and craft, that paddle will blend with the elements vs working against them. Thank you for sharing stories from Jim and his family. And great photos too.

Cheers
Audrey and Kent

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