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ContinuousWave Whaler Moderated Discussion Areas ContinuousWave: The Whaler GAM or General Area Screenwriter needs Whaler help
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Author | Topic: Screenwriter needs Whaler help |
mtvessl |
posted 08-26-2003 06:45 PM ET (US)
Hello, I am an aspiring screenwriter and i've just completed a rough draft of a screenplay that takes place on a 31' Boston Whaler in the Louisiana Bayou. Many of the events and locations are based on an actual trip I took on last May... but I am ignorant of much nautical terminology... and proper "boating lingo." For example... at the back of the boat/cock pit there is a wooden platform. you can step out onto it by opening the "door" at the back of the cockpit. Is this called a "transom"? or a "shower platform?" or what? Another example... what is the "bedroom" called... a "stateroom?" And what is the seat in the galley called? It's big enough for someone to sleep on.... is it just called a seat? I would appreciated any help I can get... post replies here.. or email me directly at michael_gavlak@hotmail.com thanks... Michael P.S. I have plenty of other questions too. |
BillB |
posted 08-26-2003 06:55 PM ET (US)
My usual fee for this type of project is $3000. per day + expenses and a Screen credit just before yours. ;) Seeing that you are only "aspiring" I'll point you to a usseful link for nothing. http://www.termisti.refer.org/nauterm/dicten.htm Bill |
spotsnspecks |
posted 08-26-2003 07:11 PM ET (US)
Must have been one of our BIG bayous that you got a 31' in. If you need a local for anything-pics, leg work, whatever give me a shout via my email in my profile. I would like to help anyone to portray our fine area in a correct manner. "Waterboy" was funny, but we don't talk like that, cher' (pronounced shat minus the t). And I wish I had to take a boat to work. |
mtvessl |
posted 08-27-2003 04:22 PM ET (US)
Here's a question... why can't I find any pictures or info about a 31' Whaler here on this website? |
David T |
posted 08-27-2003 05:09 PM ET (US)
cause there ain't no such beast? |
spotsnspecks |
posted 08-27-2003 08:32 PM ET (US)
Here's two for sale: http://www.marinesource.com/builders/boston_whaler/search.cfm My guess is they weren't made for long but they sure are pretty! Buy one and do lots of "research" on it. |
mtvessl |
posted 08-29-2003 12:37 AM ET (US)
so... there aren't many in existence? Is this true? I have access to one... and they said we could use it if we go to production... but we'll probably need a few more (to cut apart for interior scenes). |
zpeed7 |
posted 08-29-2003 01:43 AM ET (US)
Not many of them around, but they do exist, they were made during the 80's, try traderonline.com usually they have 2 or 3 posted for sale. Don't tell the owners what you're going to do with them though, no true Whaler owner would part with his pride and joy if he knew it was going to be chopped up for a movie. Later, |
folivier |
posted 08-29-2003 02:16 PM ET (US)
Please do us a favor and get the scenery correct. Anyone who saw "Red Water" recently knows what I'm talking about. Mountains and crystal clear, gravel bottom water in the Atchafalaya Basin???? Not to mention a drilling barge that wasn't big enough to drill a water well. I wish, then I'd be diving every weekend. Anyway, good luck with your endeavor. |
mtvessl |
posted 08-30-2003 12:49 AM ET (US)
I'd hate to chop up a good one... I think a scrapyard/bone yard might have an intact interior that would be useable... I'm not familiar with "Red Water" but I guarantee the scenery will be accurate... afterall, that's what inspired the script in the first place. We were boating along and I thought to myself "this would be an excellent location for a horror film or a suspense thriller." I prefer suspense thrillers... so that's what I wrote. |
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