Thanks everyone for the news of your trips. Sorry I wasn't able to make it. I can't wait to see some of the pictures. What do you think of adding this to the Coots calendar for next year. Elaine

Thanks Mark- I was surprised (and saddened) not to see you at Sand Island. Val and I stuck with the script, so we landed at Coon Island Sunday late and stayed the night. There were at least 3 boats

Hi gang, I couldn't get away on Saturday for a couple of reasons, but figured to meet up at Coon Island sometime on Sunday. Late Saturday, Earl called and left a voice mail that said he, Bo, and Dan

We had a good 3 days and nights circumnavigating Sauvies Island. It was an easy cruise 12 miles downstream from Caterpillar I. to Sand Island and welcomed by Earl, Bo and Dan before sundown. We

Didn't you install the ammeter shunt in the common ground, like we had it for the separate two-battery banks? That'd give the true current draw. I'm glad the serial/parallel single bank worked out as

We should be getting some reports soon, and Earl is gonna send me some pictures to publish. Only three boats showed up at Sand Island the first night -- Reach of Tide, with Myles and his wife,

Sorry for the tardy reply. I've been under the weather and uninclined to get my brain organixed enough to write... Better now. I'm ashamed to admit that I've only had Whimsy out once since I got her.

Didn't replace the higher limit amp meter, still the 150 amp reading for now. I'm just replacing the fuse for accessories, and using the ciggie lighter with amp gauge. Mentally double the draw, and

To those that participated on the cruise these last couple days. You went at the right time especially with the smoke coming back. If you can we'd love to hear about it. Elaine

Hey, Jove, had a cheap to do idea for an easy voltage check. The cigarette plug got a lighted double USB plug that also shows the voltage from my 12 volt reducer for lights, smokes, or whatever. So,

Charlie and I were pleased last run at Dexter., on Tuesday The new wiring with a battery 4 pack did over 2 full hours at some "hot rod" settings with 2 coots weight, and still able to give more, but

I'm very interested to hear from John also. I built a 18"x22" kayak (too narrow for me honestly) It ended up under 28 lbs. Which is wonderful, I want to build another one but think I'd go for 15'x24",

This is particularly for John K., but anybody else with relevant experience with SOF boats, please speak up! I'm thinking hard about this coming winter and the huge space in my shop since my best

Have more vacation time coming up this week, next it says to bevel the edges but I suspect we need to sand the joints a bit first.

Looks like you're off to a good start, Josh. Good luck with the build. Keep us updated on how it's coming along. -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

Tiny tug lovers -- and who isn't <g> -- should love this little

"Last year, a couple who lives near Port Townsend, Washington, agreed to let the federal government drop off a dead gray whale to decompose on their semi-isolated beach. Now, the couple has a permit

Started the wood duck today!

I cant make the trip, but FYI I have a Sage 17. Pretty much like a Montgomery 17 but a bit modernized. Have fun everyone!

Batteries installed !! Wired parallel/ series in one set ( bank 1 ) of 4 batts. all drain evenly for max amps, wired also for max time of even drain. That is what's in the description anyhow. The