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6 July 2012 <strong>Style</strong> Spotlight~Fishermen’s Museum Boats for Sale By Rob Ransone To quote a well-known celebrity, River Rat, to Mole, in Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows: “there is NOTHING—absolute nothing— half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” If you love to “mess about in boats,” look no further than the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum’s used boat offerings. Have their boats been loved almost to death and need a lot of TLC? Well, yeah. That’s why they were donated to the RFM. And that’s also why they are incredible bargains for the DIYer who loves “messing about” in boats. Frankly, a couple of their boats are about ready to end their lives as planter boxes, but there are also some gems: For example, a Chesapeake 20 sailboat, designed by Cap’n Dick Hartge in the early 1930s, this one was hand-built of wood in 1934 and Gift and Specialty Shop Wed. & Thurs. 10 - 3 Fri. 12 - 6 Sat. 10-3 139 Main St. Warsaw, Va 804-333-3444 804-761-9086 now updated with fiberglass coating. At only $4,000 with its big sails, trailer, and mint bright work, this is worth the price. Another gem is a Catalina 22 cruising sailboat with a beautiful Honda 4-Stroke outboard motor. Produced by Catalina Yachts beginning in 1968, the Catalina 22 is one of the longest— and most popular—continuously produced sailboats in the world— more than 15,000 produced, and still in production. The boat is one of five charter members to the Sailboat Hall of Fame. With its swing keel board up it draws only two feet, ideal for shallow Chesapeake gunk holing. With the board down, she draws five feet, so you can go to weather. And at only 2250 pounds (unloaded) it is easy to trailer to distant sailing locations. It’s specs state that it “can sleep four good friends.” From experience on a 25- foot sailboat, however, I know that it’s not how many it can sleep that matters—it’s how many it can stand! And on a hot summer evening at anchor during a thunderstorm, with all the hatches battened down, only about two people can stand each other on even a 37-foot sailboat! With a National Catalina 22 Sailing Association, you’ll have lots of support. Google Catalina 22 sailboat to discover a wealth of information. With a little interior cosmetic work, your $4,500 (less than half the price of a mint condition Catalina 22) will prove a sound investment in summer fun. Don’t be intimidated by the prices quoted above. Clif Ames, who has been in charge of RFM’s used boats for the past eight years, will consider any reasonable offer—and the definition of “reasonable” is solely up to his discretion. “Sixty percent of something is a lot better than 100% of nothing.” Right now, Clif has several small sailboats, a couple of powerboats, and even a Jetski on a trailer. Make him an offer! See photos of some of these boats in his ad in this magazine. If you are not in the market to buy a boat, you may be interested in getting rid of one that you haven’t been able to sell and take a tax deduction. Clif is looking for John boats, skiffs (rowing or sailing, and especially Carolina Skiffs), Sunfish and other small sailboats, What does the IRS allow for a tax donation to the RFM, a 501-3c IRS tax deductible organization? The IRS would like you to wait until your donated boat sells before claiming your tax deduction, but they will accept an estimate of the Fair Market Value (FMV) based on “Blue Book” or a professional appraisal value. IRS Publication 561, Determining The Value of Donated Property, states that, except for inexpensive, small boats, the valuation should be based on an appraisal by a marine surveyor because the physical condition is so critical to its value. For small boats, there are commercial and trade publications that provide estimates for FMV. Although Clif and the RFM will work with you to ensure that you get a fair deal on your boat purchase or donation, neither can afford to pay for a survey, nor can they offer tax advice. The RFM can only let you know what your donated boat actually sold for, when (and if) they sell it. And River Rat was right: There really is nothing half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. Clif will be happy to talk with you about buying or donating a boat. Contact him at 804-453-3506 or email him at macames@nnwifi.com. Clif Ames and Catalina 22. Rob Ransone photo. Upcoming Walk On Head Boat Fishing Days Sunday July 1st, Friday July 6th, Sat. July 7th, Sunday July 15th, Friday July 20th and Sunday July 29th. Charter Fishing from Broad Creek Deltaville, Va www.tortugafun.com for reservations call 804-776-8800 or email - tortugafun@yahoo.com
July 2012 7 <strong>Style</strong> Spotlight~Mulberry, Whimsical, Wonderful, Affordable By Kelsey Sipes The owner of Mulberry, Betty Horton, is a kind, open woman who enjoys both her day job as a school teacher, as well as her weekend hobby, Mulberry. Meeting her is like seeing your mother, grandmother or a long lost friend. The store evolved from a love of crafting, a suggestion from a friend, and words from Betty’s father that helped to form her world view about recycling. While it may be a bit difficult to describe Mulberry, this is simply because it contains a little bit of everything. It’s both an environmentally friendly store that sells crafts made from recycled products, and a neat little shop where you can find a book from your childhood or that perfect piece for the house. When she was young, Betty’s father had a profound impact on her mentality about what people throw away. Happily, she told me, “My dad always found a use for things other people wanted to throw away.” Though she’s not a native of Warsaw, she really enjoys the community that she has found here. Living about fifteen minutes away from the county, Betty teaches first grade in Charles County, Maryland. Her husband, Darrell, works as a salesperson for a company in Fredericksburg, so the two are no strangers to commutes. Betty has always been interested in crafts and the imaginative, even joking with her children that she would one day paint her house uncommon colors. Mulberry came to be whenBetty and her husband decided to go forward with creating their own business. Since the store that Mulberry is housed in was originally a shoemaker’s shop, there were plenty of old shelves that they could use, as well as the original counter. While Betty wanted to bring something new to Warsaw, she also wanted to “Keep it intimate, keep it handmade,” and she buys primarily from local retailers for her business. Because she’s a school teacher, Betty could only open Mulberry on the weekends but that didn’t stop her from moving her workroom from her house into the store. In fact, you can see where all of the handmade magic happens right behind the counter. Betty says when it comes to her business, “I hope that it all works out, I hope that I can be a positive influence in the community.” About her location on main street in Warsaw, she has said, “I just love being here, being on the city street.” Betty loves vintage and she goes treasure hunting, or looking for vintage items, with her best friend who shares her love of finding unique items. As for crafting, she has made about a third of the items she stocks in her shop. Some of her current handmade items include primitive dolls, sock monkeys, painting, dish drainer quilts, and scarves. As far as her vintage and collectable items go, Betty is determined to “treat them with respect,” and that, “they all have a story to tell.” According to Betty, Mulberry is a place to go if you’re looking for collectables, vintage, crafting, painting and treasures. A key plan when creating Mulberry was, “I wanted it to be some place that was cool, that they could find something kind of neat, and that could be affordable.” In my visit, there was not a single item listed for $100, and when I pointed this out, she was baffled because she had never considered charging her customers that much. During the rare opportunities that Betty and Darrell are at home, they enjoy spending time with their family—who Betty describes as a small sized family who spend a lot of time together. They have five grandchildren who really enjoy playing outside. This means that Betty and Darrell are outside, at the beach, kayaking or fishing with them. In addition to this, they have a nine month old Labrador puppy and two cats that help to leave little free time for them. For Betty, who made her hobby into her business, 2012 has been a great year. Due to her summer break, Betty changed her hours for the summer and Mulberry is now open on Wednesday and Thursday from 10 to 3 and on Friday from 12 to 6, Saturday, 10 to 3. Find Mulberry on Main Street in Warsaw, on Facebook and by phone at 804-333-3444. Kelsey Sipes photos. The Courthouse Restaurant Welcome Home! 6714 Main St., Gloucester 804-210-1506 804-210-1507 Fax First Friday & Saturday Second & Fourth Thursday Open Until 8 p.m. Open Daily 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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