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Rockabye74
Hello, my name is Mike Hoffman! MY VITALS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Occupation: Program Manager Home town: Seattle, WA Location: Colonial Beach, VA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MORE ABOUT ME... I am married to a lovely woman named Audra, who has put up with my insane hobbies and interests for over 25 years. Together we have 2 wonderful children (although they are not much like children now) Philip and Jennifer. I have a lot of interests but have always been fascinated with building things. I joined this site because quite some time ago I purchased the plans and keel for a Chesapeake Bay Skipjack and recently completed it. I currently have 4 boats that I have built at home now. One is based on the plans for the Ariel from the RC Modeler library (I believe a Vintage 36 - using the sails from a plastic hulled soling), an RC Motorized Runabout also built from plans in the RC Modeler library, the Chesapeake Bay Skipjack 48, and an RG65 based on the Palo de Agua plans. I currently have 2 other boats on building boards at this time, one is a surprise, and the other is a Vintage 36 based on Al Suydam's plans and design. My hope is to have the Vintage 36 completed in time for the National Regatta this fall. Some of my other hobbies include sailing/boating in general, motorcycles, metalworking, and anything electronic or dealing with computer control. I currently own a Wellcraft 20' Cuddy Cabin, and in the past have owned and restored a variety of boats including a 20' Ensenada sailboat, and a Cal 25 sailboat. I have taken a strong interest in Computer Numeric Control (CNC) and as such I have taken a 1967 Bridgeport Milling Machine and converted it to a full 3-Axis CNC Milling Machine. Many of the parts on my boats have been designed, drawn, and machined by me using this machine. In addition I have a South Bend Heavy 10 Lathe.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAY HELLO! Leave me a comment below, or send me a private message or compliment!
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