I noticed 1500 watt generators for $199 at the Shuck's auto parts store. Champion chinese, I think, but they probably charge a battery. I've considered...
Cal, Thanks for the offer. It sounds like it would be a good experience. However, I've decided to let Lynn Fabricant put the reef points in. The price was...
Well I got crazy and bought another boat. This one is a 30 footer. It is shallow draft with a nice hollow entry to the bow. The deck overhangs the hull. It...
Englund's. They give us an "industrial" discount. If you're going to the Charleston Englund's take me along and we'll have lunch at Griff's. <g> ... -- John...
Interesting boat with a lot of possibilities. If all the other wood is good, dry and no rot anywhere, and you are going to leave the boat in the water...
You've got the Disease Lon. ;o) Plenty of boats have been built of plywood with no fiberglass sheathing and have lasted well (Reinsdyr probably doesn't have...
It is most likly polyester and with all that floats in the Columbia and the size 6oz cloth and 4or dynel will make it outlast the tug and keep it low on...
I'm getting confused. Looks like steep tide changes -- does that mean it will be harder to beach in Fox Cove rather than Fossil Bay? I agree that Fox Cove is...
I would have expected to see Andrew in a PDR and Dan out on hikeing straps to fight the wind LOL Jon ... Perfect ... explains ... to ... he ... on ... weather ...
I figure about 4 - 6 hours from BHAM Marina harbor to Sucia, maybe more. Thats a long time for an outboard to run at one time. While my new (1976) 6 hp...
I'll do that in a few days, got to work out my schedule. Need to call them to see if they have the stuff I need. Let you know soon. Terry John Kohnen...
Jon, It wasn't just a strong wind that was the problem. It was also Very Gusty - and Very Squirelly. Shifting round the compass with no rhyme nor reason. Dan...
Congrats Lon on the new boat. If I didn't have a boat or three I would've considered that one a few months back when he advertised it for $500. I was thinking...
Did you use a bedding compound the last time you put the skids on the bottom to keep water away from and seal the screw holes?? Jon ... few months ... an ... ...
If I remember correctly, the outgoing tide pushes you up Hale Passage, right? Based on the tides Thursday and Friday, it looks like the best bet to get a help...
I need to touch up the brightwood on my Baymaster. I had been using Deks Olje, but can't find it in Eugene. I am wondering if I can use Cetol clear marine...
Terry, Being the all knowing informant for Cetol, I will quote their application directions: "Note that Cetol Marine Gloss should be applied only in...
I now have enough of my new design to build the hull. She has hardwood frames set on a strongback for construction and bulkheads are set onto frames after she...
Good points, Terry. I'm leaving BHAM Friday, also, as are some others. One of the strong points of this event is to be able to travel together where we may...
Terry, Dirt's probably right. But... it might work fine. Nothing jumps out at me screaming This Won't Work. But, they are two different manufacturers... could...
Regarding the radios: I know FRS is easy and cheap, but shouldn't we be a tad more boat-y and keep it at Marine VHF? There are plenty of channels and we would ...
A real sail, oops thought it was maybe a polytarp for trial purposes. I would want some practice first, however I wouldn't be afraid to do it myself after...
Gee, I hope John and I don't have to eat all the pizza, can we get a few of the proud and brave to help us out ?? Need a few to volunteer for this project and...
If it would be better for other Coots, We could do this Sunday instead of Saturday. It was suggested as an alternate when Sat. was not as good a day to help...
Cal. I would love to help, but I'm already commited to chasing Hot Air balloons in Newberg. Dan Sent from my BlackBerry wireless handheld. ... From: Cal Drake...
I called Jamestown Distributors (for Cetol & Deks Olje) and talked to tech there. He said that Cetol would not work over Deks because of the oil base of Deks....
