A wise moderator of a certain group once suggested that the way to locate a used outboard was by word of mouth. I have implemented this suggestion, telling...
Just got back in from an "overnighter" on Carlyle Lake in Illinois with Jim Michalak and have gleaned the following info: The design for the "power planing...
I apologize in advance for the elementary nature of this question. But I know nothing about bimini tops except what I've read online. I've never laid hands on...
I guess everyone has been a little bit busy of late; don't see too much activity here. Since the AF3 is mostly complete now, and the AF4 needs little in the...
Well...not building a Michalak right now but building a custom designed "Piroque" by Brian Dixon of Dixon Marineworks of Albany, Oregon. I live down here in...
Happy 4th to everyone to whom it applies. Please take a moment to remember those who are not with us to celebrate. I refer to the victims of 9/11 and those who...
I finished the fore and aft decks now just waiting for the 3m to dry and the last coat of varnish on the daggerboard. The Mayfly is completed enough to get it...
Ashley, Well, the power boat didn't make the newsletter this time. It occurs to me, though, if you can subsidize $100 towards the prototype, you might both get...
I've finished the 6' sliding rear hatch and 2' hinged front hatch. I will post pictures taken next week when I am out on the second trial. Vince in Fort...
Hi guys Just installed the second course of rub rails on new piragua and am nearly done. But I have a question for anyone out there who's built one. I was...
Hilco just made a Summer Breeze in Utrecht, the Netherlands. He has some nice pictures on his site. (He's into didgeridoos too!) It's fun having one built...
I couldn't decide on what to cover my daggerboard with . With all the hard work sanding its surface and shape , I thought why hide the wood with paint so I put...
Hi..I was wondering if anyone on this group that has used RAKA Epoxy has used any Lowes or Home Depot Brand primers and paints over it. Also...what other...
You speak the truth man! All the sets of plans I own have dogged ears and little tears, was thinking about making a table with a pull out drawer just for...
JM's latest newsletter ( http://homepages.apci.net/~michalak/ ) shows Erwin Roux sailing his JB Jr. I'd love to see more photos of Mr. Roux's boat, and here...
Well guys, I heard that there are no new designs in the works currently, and designs only get worked on from October till May -- when it is too cold to go boat...
Advice sought from seasoned polytarp sailmakers.... My local hardware stores have a couple of weights of regular polytarp, and a 'premium' version which...
Hello All, Attached is the reply from the Commodore to my request to host a Messabout at Lake Charles Yacht Club. The club will welcome all the Messabouters....
Chuck - Now that Summer Breeze has been around a little bit, do you still feel this way about the Krylon Latex Enamel paint from Walmart? Does it shine as much...
Boy that was a tease about the new powerboat. I'm sorely tempted to wait (I like Frolic2 and nearly bought plans), but I want this new boat for chritmas. Sun...
Has anyone had any experience with Latex epoxy porch and florr paint paint ? How well did it hold up ? The guy at the hardware store just said that it has a...
All right, based on the reviews of Krylon, I am going to commit to it. But, what type of primer is recommended. I have some Bullseye 1-2-3 laying around, how...
Just talked to OK Hiway Patrol. Someone in Valle said "boat been in parking lot for 1 month. must be abandoned. taking home". So, not only did some rich kid...
Max and all......... I"m right in the middle of building a Blackberry and next on the list is JM's JOnsboat, then on to the Grande. My question at this point...
I finally heard back from the PL Premium folks. Brian Heineking of OSI Tech Service- I'll paste his reply below. Now we have an email and an 800 number for...
I had to take a couple weeks off to let my body and mind recuperate. I have posted a few pics of my "PK-20" in the photos section. Look under "Pat's Cruiser". ...
G'day all, I am just starting (again) my AF4, and before I cut out the bulkheads, I was wondering what you guys thought about slight curvature of the bottom of...
