It's been WAY too long since I've had an Aurora Explorer fix! Last month Hal and I were talking about maybe getting some Coots together to do a cruise aboard her as a group. She's all booked up for

Cal, Do you have any photos of your boat and setup? It sounds interesting. For slow cruising, electric is pretty hard to beat...quiet, clean, and reliable. Mark

PS-- Interstate has everything form hearing aid, flashlight, tractor, the one in Eugene has some amazing stuff, for lighting just since last year. I need to ask about solar stuff, they have all the

Thanks, John a good deal on good stuff that helps us all, that works !! I'm ready for the boat show, Dexter test today with Myles, and Steamin' Joe did well. periods of wind, but not sailboat

Thanks for setting this up, Cal. Whenever a Coot needs a battery of any sort, for a boat or otherwise, they should go to Interstate and get the Coot deal. These sorts of things only work when we use

That is neat, Hank! That cutie does solve the problem of what to do for a boat when pulling a trailer. <g> Thanks for telling us about it, but it's too late for me. <g> -- John

Shorpy puts high-rez scans of large format photos online. The clarity and detail in old glass negatives is amazing! Here's one for you steamboat and paddlewheel

Sorry 'bout that. When the boat was off the trailer there were 4 or 5 formed ribs that fit into pockets, which held up a canvas top to protect you from the elements. It also had a compartment across

Yeah! That's like one my parents borrowed, back in 1960 & 61. That one was aluminum. Across the Hard at work here...

Gee, John, I just discovered you bought the wrong trailer. Saw this one when going by a local trailer dealer and as it was bright red thought it might be a Mypod. Could not resist stopping to check

Looking forward to it, Joe !! it will be fun. Efficiency in EV is long flat, and narrow, then a smaller cheaper motor is affordable. My lapstrake sail with a MK will do hull speed with two trolling

Cal- Another talk with Irene; I will be at your place at 9:30 AM! Keep on Sparkin' Joe L

Cal- Sure would like to see more people to play with electric propulsion but the problem that tends to show up most is original cost. I was probably the luckiest person to be at the right place @

Interstate in Eugene will now start a COOTS account, cash or cards only. Still ask for Clayton, I just talked them into that 10 min. ago. So, every auto, truck, boat or whatever Interstate bought

Sure thing Joe !! Glad to have you. Drive on over say some before 9:30, that's when Myles said he will be here, and he is pretty prompt. We'll keep the driveway clear, and you can go up toward the

Cal- I think I have Wednesday off and would like to hang around with you guys. Let me know. (Got my downstairs windows installed yesterday.) Joe Keep on Sparkin' Joe L

I used the semigloss. It was a polyurethane based product, said “Spar varathane” on the can. I’ll double check when i get home tonight and get you more specific info. It’s not super glossy

Thanks for the info Tom. Did you use the oil or water based varathane? Also, what sheen did you use? Mark ---In MessaboutW@..., <tdsoren@...> wrote : For actual varnish I always used the schooner 96

For actual varnish I always used the schooner 96 single part. The two part stuff is harder and lasts longer, but more troublesome to apply. If you’re looking for quick easy application and good

Thanks for the report, Brandon. I wasn't too worried about you, since you're on the right side of the Island and, except for its size and all that rain, Darby was pretty much just a mild gale when