EO and I have enjoyed the unseasonable weather and steady winds. SE winds at 7 mph on one day, and W winds at 10 mph had me enjoying the Susqehanna river a...
Being from the Garden State, what do I know about cape cod? But with the melonheads years ago, we had a wonderful sail in Osterville and Barnstable, scraggy...
Yes, Barnstable is great. Tidal though so check that out. Ockway Bay in Mashpee is really a good adventure. Mashpee-Wakeby lake in Mashpee is BIG and has a...
Mark, I would also highly recommend you stretch it out a bit and head up to Wellfleet. There's a big bay there that gets a lot of wind. Beautiful location. ...
Thank's ack.sleighride, Andy and Roger, I'm sorry if i did'nt reply earlier, i founded the way to burn my computer last week...The easiest way...I did'nt have...
I am offering my melonseed "Skylark" for sale. I bought her new in December 2001 and she has always been garaged and is in exceptional condition. Equpment...
Sure...the hull is dark green with an ivry deck and tanbark sail. If there is anything else I left out , I don't mind filling you in on any info I can thanks,...
I'm in Austin, Texas building a glued lapstrake Melonseed which will be about the size of the fiberglass version that Roger builds, which I assume is what most...
I certainly don't qualify as a veteran melonhead, having just passed 5 months of ownership. I have spent a little time in my micro-yacht built by Roger C and...
... passed ... yacht ... to ... of ... cleats ... C ... locks, ... am ... I ... have ... Mike I may run the risk here of offending RC but I found a very...
Dear s.lansdowne, In the centerboard or dagger board debate I would lean toward the centerboard. for one thing it will kick up when you hit something. Here in...
If you could just figure out how to get an enclosed head in the Melonseed, it would be perfect. That, and a place for the wine-glass rack. ;-) Karen MS #267,...
I keep telling Karen that if she puts on a long poncho, she could use the old-fashioned bucket method and no one would be the wiser. :-) RJR ... Melonseed, it...
The proper term is "The bucket and chuck it" method!!!! ... From: "rogerrodibaugh" <rjrodibaugh@...> To: <melonseedskiffmelonheads@yahoogroups.com> ...
Greetings from the Midwest! Several years ago, a core of Midwest Melonheads got together for dinner at Rick's Cafe Boatyard on Eagle Creek Reservoir in...
Now that we are in the middle of the winter doldrums and there is some occasional chat about building MS's at home and the merits of one idea or another I...
Roger C, In our files section on this site, there is an article on this topic where you stated: Our hardware is only mounted on the deck in locations that have...
My sister got a flat on rt 95 in 95 degree heat in Connecticut, and discovered AAA does not cover trailers. She had two boats on the trailer and it seems that...
Correct Mike. Basically, if you can reach under the deck anyplace and feel the flotation foam, then that is the same area that is cored with balsa. No...
Thanks for the info Andy. That's good to know. I always carry a spare tire for the trailer and a 13/16" wrench to remove the lug nuts. I also remove and...
Hi Roger & Company — I've been following the discussion about deck hardware and holes drilled and whatnot and I'm just curious: what are these padeyes and ...
Hollie Bird, I made a small locking device for the tiller and the photos are in the "Melodie" folder of the photos section. It's work for me, i prefer it to...
Hi Marc — Oh, that's right! You have that nifty pin & tiller arrangement I saw posted earlier. Thanks for bringing that back to my attention! I do appreciate...
Hello group. Rodger posted her for sale a few weeks ago. I am posting her for sale. A quick recap: Black hull, white deck, and tanbark sail. Please email me if...
It's been a while since I've seen any new pictures so I'll post a couple. Our tsca has a get together once a year up on the Manatee river. Last I towed a...
Hi, I'm looking to purchase a Melonseed. The Melonseed I'm interested in is similar in price ($6800)and condition to Skylark, msg 7974. If you have boat that...
Hey, folks! We have had two of the best sailing days ever this weekend. A mostly sunny 70 degrees with gusty 10 to 15 knot SW winds. The look of bright,...
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