Thanks for all the suggestions folks. My most used boat is a 16ft fiberglass kayak, from the mid 80s that weighs 48lb. it is an eddyline skylark. although they've called other boats by that name

I was going to suggest a Welsford designed Scamp. As long as you don’t put a motor on it... Case Sent from not here -- Dirt

Sad news. 2020 has taken another Coot. Lars Robison, owner of Dockside Charters and the Samson passed away last night . Lars had been fighting cancer. Last summer as part of his treatment he was

A real "quick and dirty" build. Two sheets of cheap plywood, and not many hours of

That link didn't work for me. This one did: https://www.instantboats.com/product/cartopper-11-6-x-4-0/ Dan M has a Cartopper he built. Maybe he can tell us how it sails, and how easy it was to

Sailboats under 12' don't need to be registered, as long as you don't put _any_ motor on 'em. Not even an electric trolling motor: "(ORS 830.770) To operate a sailboat 12’ or more in length or any

Bolger Cartopper comes to mind. Simple enough to build in stitch and glue, small sprit rig (leg o' mutton), 11'6", light enough to "car top", plans for $80:

Sailboat under 12’ don’t have to be registered. So anything under 12’ you can put a sail on. You still will need your Water way access permit. Case Sent from not here

Hey folks, What are you suggestions? I'm thinking the boat I'm missing is a really small dingy that's small enough I don't have to register it, and it's light enough I can carry it to the water in

Beautiful painting of Marty's Eel, Claire. :o) -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

Thanks, Marty. Eels are sure beautiful boats, and Schooner Creek built some nice ones. :o) -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

Looking at the manual, I see that your planer has reversible blades. If the PO hasn't already used up one edge and reversed them, you may already have a set of "new" blades. But just sucking the chips

Brilliant

Love the painting Claire.

And a super lovely job you did Marty! <g> cheers Claire

John - Yes, Schooner Creek did build some open daysailer versions of the classic Wm. Garden Eel design...but maybe only a few before shifting focus to the cuddy-cabin model. They also produced two

Put those next to Case's cooking at the next Toledo messabout, and we'll really feast well that evening!!!!

Incredible! Looks absolutely delicious on all counts. Nice work! Rich

Both excellent ideas! Steve Miller

Got a little creative with the food this Thanksgiving. Thought you might like to see. http://andrewlinn.com/2020/201126_td/index.htm