Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by Bob Kemmler JR on 08/06/07 - 6:29 PM

Kind of like a dream come true for some of us. I might be getting a job at the local Whaler dealer, wonder what kind of discount I can get on parts? :D

Posted by Joe Kriz on 08/06/07 - 6:39 PM

Bob,

I guess if a person needs a job, working for a Whaler dealer would be the one I would want to...

Isn't WORK a 4 letter word?
I think JOBB should be a 4 letter word too....

Good luck and I hope it works out for you.

Posted by Loch on 08/07/07 - 4:51 AM

Bob, good luck. I will drop by to buy a part or two. I hope to take my new "old" Outrage to captiva pass this fall for snook fishing.

Ron

Posted by sraab928 on 08/07/07 - 1:18 PM

Say it isn't so? Your getting a Job? Seriously though - Good luck Bob! Remember your friends when you get the job - we need discounts!! LOL

Posted by Bob Kemmler JR on 08/07/07 - 2:23 PM

Yea, I need a break from working on this house and babysitting my old man lol

Posted by sraab928 on 08/07/07 - 5:03 PM

Best of luck my friend - I think they would be lucky to have you on their team.

Posted by Bob Kemmler JR on 08/08/07 - 1:18 PM

I ended up going with a custom offshore boat building job that was closer to home and more money. The Whaler dealer was unsure if he really wanted to hire anyone for the position and I think just low balled me on the pay. Would have been nice though, maybe in the future?

Posted by Bob Kemmler JR on 08/09/07 - 6:59 AM

I will be doing a lot of the grunt work at first I'm sure. That will include sanding and fairing. I will also help lay up the boats in the molds and get into more involved procedures klike that. I have heard nothing but good things about the owner and am really aqnxious to learn another trade for my "can-do" list. I might just try and schmooze my 21 project into his shop for a total strip and repaint with awlgrip, instead of the waterline up job I was going to do at home.

Posted by Jeff on 08/09/07 - 8:39 AM

#10

Sound like fun to me. I would love to move down to the FLA and get a job using my skills designing boats. That was what I was planning on doing once I left Design school. Then life happened.

Good luck Bob!

BTW Have you seen these guys?
Turbine Marine

Check out some of there videos

Posted by Bob Kemmler JR on 08/09/07 - 9:42 AM

#11

Yea I have seen those guys before and that looks like a fun job for sure! I'll let you know how it goes, maybe some pics of the next boat we build from the mold to the delivery.

Posted by arthureld on 08/09/07 - 12:25 PM

#12

Congrats Bob. I hope you document some of the new skills you learn and share them with us. :D

Posted by sraab928 on 08/09/07 - 4:51 PM

#13

Thats really great Bob - getting paid to do what you love. Great news!

Posted by DelawareDan on 08/09/07 - 6:40 PM

#14

Great, Bob! Yeah, definitely bring the camera! Good news!

Posted by joninnj on 08/10/07 - 8:14 AM

#15

Congratulations Bob, nothing better than getting a job focused on a hobby and something you like to do. Good Luck. BTW I just returned from Vaca in Naples. I wish I noticed your location sooner...

The best

Posted by Bob Kemmler JR on 08/10/07 - 9:57 AM

#16

Thanks for the well wishes guys. Hope you enjoyed your vacation down here Jon,next time we can hook up for some fishing or just cruising around with the girls. hopefully I'll have my "big boat" 21 done lol

Edited by Bob Kemmler JR on 08/10/07 - 9:57 AM