PVC, Duck Tape, and a DVD case?

Looks like a Saroca insignia.

You can (and should) go cheap with many things but a good quality life jacket, trap harness, and gloves are a must. If your life jackets are not comf...

MN3 wrote: amazing multi-hull The explanation we got was they can be stepped on and submerged to aid in righting the boat if capsized. After the boat...

Trying to figure out the large holes on the back of Scissor's outriggers. Are those closed when underway?

the-renovator wrote: Hey guys, is it just me bad eyes or does it seem to you that rudder is on backwards? the thick edge of the rudder is supposed to ...

If you have everything but the mast and rudders you may be able to put the boat back together reasonably; however having everything else like sails, s...

So you are just relying on forward pitch of the mast to keep thing upright until you get the fore stay pinned?

Thanks Kosta. Any VKM's links appear promising as well. I am just looking for a practical solution for tracking cats and centerboard boats during ...

Any chance of this crossing over to the Apple market? I have contemplated something like this for a few years now but do not have the appropriate ski...

[sarcasm] EXTREME CLOSEUP on Goodle Earth [/sarcasm] Interesting perspective however it was shot.

lakewateree wrote: Camera mounted on a hand held pole!!! I think I nailed it Betting no as one hand is on the tiller and the other on the main sheet ...

One thing that would help is a link to your auctions not a generic link to ebay. Also where is the boat located?

If it is too stiff to sew with a machine or hand stitch buy a sewing awl and stitch with that. It cannot be tougher than the saddle leather the awls ...

Bet that trailer weighs 10-15 times more than the boat.

Apparently so. He is laying low waiting on the wind to ease somewhere near Willow Bay, Ontario

Wyoming and/or Montana Where does Alaska rank? Must be bottom 5.

This is more than a bottom job for sure but it can be done. Regarding the products recommended I personally think you are being oversold. What he is...

A few suggestions based on some experience. 1. If you have room flip the boat still attached to the beams without the tramp. Most hulls won't stand u...

The cold issue has more to do with your sleep system than the tent. I have experienced the same thing with my ultralight backpacking hammock setup. ...

One day later and I would so be in or at least looking for a crew spot. That would be a great start to my vacation.

Lake Maumelle in Arkansas is another. Its probably 3 hours away though. But they have a sailing club there. Never sailed there but driven past it and ...

You have steel in place of multiple pieces of Spectra? Should be OK but I wouldn't want to have to crawl over it as your crew.

Have you considered building a Tornado? Although it is bigger than what you want for transport, it is the size you need to deal with 4 adults especia...

Where does Zach say a thing about pirating them? Book and video loans are not considered pirating, otherwise no library system in the world would be ...

Would grommets not create potential pressure points on the fiberglass? Even with a flap on top (user comfort) and bottom (fiberglass abrasion protect...

It is also possible to soften PVC in boiling water. Think big pot (or metal 5 gallon bucket) on your BBQ grill to avoid divorce... Also speed is les...

VHS can be had at ANY yard sale for $0.25 each

hyperope wrote: What is good to use on shrouds for wind indicator? I don't have a vane, only telltales on the sail. Audion cassette tape in light c...

golfdad75 wrote: My next question is spraying gelcoat. I read somewhere that the boards should lay flat to keep the gel coat from running. Let dry an...