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About Joe Kriz

My Autophotobiography

Joe Kriz

Occupations:

1964 to 1966 - Douglas Aircraft - Aircraft Assembly - Long Beach, California

1966 to 1968 - US Army - Steel Structure Specialist - VFW

1969 to 1972 - Journeyman Planer Operator - Forge Die Company - Los Angeles, California

1973 to 1978 - Graduated Cal-State University - Long Beach, California

Credentials:
K-12 Teaching Credential
Designated Subject Teaching Credential
Community College Teaching Credential

That would be me on the left
One of the very few times I am seen without a beard since 1973. Scary

1978 to 1981 - Industrial Arts Teacher - Long Beach Unified School District - Long Beach, California

1981 to 1990 - Rancher - Fort Jones, California

I raised cattle and horses for quite a few years

1990 to 1992 - Farm Equipment Parts Manager/Mechanic - Western Tractor & Equipment - Fort Jones, California

1992 to 1998 - Farmer - Fort Jones, California

International Harvester Super M Tractor and Freeman 330 Baler
I spent many sleepless nights baling hay on this rig throughout the years

1998 to 2000 - Internet Webmaster - Sisqtel Internet Service - Etna, California

2000 to Present - Farmer - Fort Jones, California

Aerial views of Ranch

and Surrounding Area

Passions:

From Birth to Present - Fishing - I was born with a Rod in my hand

View my other Fishing Adventures here

1965 - First Car I ever purchased

1959 Porsche 356A

1967 Porsche 912

1970 Porsche 914

1961 to 1981 - Surfed Southern California Beaches - I hung out and lived in Seal Beach, California most of my life until 1981

The Original Surfer Joe

1948 Schwinn

1973 to 1979 - Owned and Restored 1946 Antique 'Ercoupe' Aircraft

1946 Ercoupe

Flying the Coupe

Long Beach Airport

1974 to 1979 - Owned Backyard Garage Business for Volkswagen "Squarebacks Only"

1963 VW Squareback

1967 VW Squareback

1975 - Purchased 1st Boston Whaler, the rest is history

1971 Sport 13'
View my other Boston Whalers here

1989 to Present - "I was married by a Judge, I should have asked for a Jury". (Groucho Marx)

The Warden
Janet Kriz

1995 to Present - Macintosh Computer Consulting Business

My Business Card

Comments

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#11 | ragingmatt on December 1, 2007 - 7:19 AM

hi , my name is matt sakalas, my wife erin and i own a 1988 revenge w/t and i would like to add it to the model spec page under that year/model., thanks,
we do currently have a personal page.. on this site, please look our boat up.

#12 | David Graas on December 15, 2007 - 8:32 PM

Hi Joe,
I am a new member who just bought his first Whaler; a 1971 Nauset. I will post pictures later. I can't believe the cars you have owned. I had a 1954 356(not an A, just 356). I also had a 1967 912 and also a 1973 914 that I autocrossed. I also worked on VW's with a friend doing engine rebuilds. I was around small planes alot, but never got one myself. I still regret that; would love to have a seaplane ;>

I am a harbormaster at Caliente Isle in the Delta. Besides the Whaler, I have a 1966 Dorsett El Rey, a 1970 36 foot Trojan Tri-cabin and a 29 foot Gulf Pilothouse sloop. I get some pictures of the Nauset and post them on the site.
Thank you for all your work and helping us new Whaler guys out.
David Graas

#13 | ghostrider on July 7, 2008 - 4:09 PM

Joe, Seal Beach brings back memories. We use to cruise into the harbor with all lights out at night , no identification on the ship and surrounded by Marines , take a load of missiles and be out of there before daybreak. Interesting times. ghost rider

#14 | jaxmyth on July 8, 2009 - 10:25 PM

Joe, thanks you very much for a wonderful site. It seems as though we may be on the same "plane" in life. i spent a few years in the navy and now i'm working for the dept of the navy as a structural mechanic on the fine P3 aircraft while still serving in the reserves. when i first joined the site and i would have never pegged you as a structures guy. the next time you're in Florida, especially north florida, please drop me a line. i'm sure we could have some interesting conversations. It's an intersting thing, how much you can apply to our whaler's from the aircraft structures field. i hope all is well for you and yours. and happy whaling ~ Jack

#15 | Ice Cop on August 20, 2010 - 1:59 PM

joe, I wanted to send you an e-mail but my computer is not set up to use the link with your name . could you send me your e-mail so I can reply?
Thanks ,
Kevin McKinnon
95Devils@comcast.net

#16 | Joe Kriz on August 20, 2010 - 2:43 PM

Ice Cop. Here is a tip for everyone. Click on a members name and you will see their email address if they don't have it hidden.

#17 | Vince56 on October 26, 2012 - 12:20 PM

Joe- Have been enjoying your website for several years now, just found your info. My life is much enhanced with my 1963 Sakonnet and my 1987 Montauk. I also enjoy flying my 1968 Cessna 182 and driving my 1984 911 which is my daily driver with 248,000 miles. These I can do without, but now at 73 I just keep on enjoying them. Keep up the good work.

#18 | Geo on October 9, 2018 - 3:09 PM

Joe -
Looking at the owner's list of pictures for Sport model Whalers, I am starting to think that my 1969 unmodified boat might be a bit of a standout. Not painted and original wood / parts.
Geo

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