Beaver Creek at Ono Beach is my favorite Winter Coast Paddle. Bad news is that just a month a go, I fell and broke my leg (femur). This resulted in some titanium hardware. I am now getting around well

Sad that we won't have a show at Depoe Bay. Maybe it calls for a regular Toledo April messabout?

The total rain forecast for the coast range is in the 2+ inch range. They don't forecast the Yaquina R. levels, but the Alsea R. is expected to rise 2-ft and the Siletz 3-ft. Wind is expected to conti

Usually on the smaller side, but otherwise almost anything. Look at John's pictures, such as this group. The time is chosen for the water to be flowing out, so there is a knot or two of free motion.

The 10-day forecast (extrapolated a day) is showing the 5th of Nov to be under the influence of the Pacific High pressure. This can be great weather for being out on the Yaquina River. Elaine, we look

I notice that the two annual fall river trips are coming up shortly. Per my official Coot Calendar: "Nov. 5:Yaquina River Halloween Float" This takes us from Elk City to Cannon Quarry. The date was cl

Hi - Cal, John's assessment is that it is most likely a conducted noise problem, not a radiated noise problem. This seems very likely. If that is the case, the tape only complicates the issue, dependi

Hi Cal - Tell us a bit more. What is the depth sounder powered from? Is the motor power entirely separate? Do they share a common ground? If so, at how many paces? Bob

Don't forget the canoe trip that really went bad in "Deliverance" (1972). (The book was adequately scary, also). As a bonus, you get Dueling Banjos. When I was a kid, I went to see "Down to the Sea in

For those that have not been to Toledo WB Show, the port has quite a bit of information at their web site. Also, this is not about fancy boats with lots of varnish. It is for the rest of us! It would

Hey this is great! A boat show and related activities are going to happen! John, I'll do 12 PM both Sat and Sun. Bob

This seems to be a quiet topic. It has been so long the snow must have melted in AlmostCanada? I hope lots of people are planning to display at Toledo to get this all going again. I will be there Frid

Interesting stuff in the Honda Service Manual for the 2 HP. According to the "Fuel Tank Inspection Procedure," you should "Check the outer fuel tank surface. Replace the tank if a red layer or an off-

I was just doing routine maintenance on my BF2D Honda (16-years old). I noticed that the forward side of the fuel tank was "sucked in" around a half inch. This was early this morning and it was around

Hi Dan - As you describe it, you have a correct collection of USB connectors and cables. The AIS apparently has the old big type B USB connector which is great. If you have 2 USB ports on your laptop,

Also, watch the little USB connectors. In the past the USB micro B was common on Android phones and tablets but now, USB C is running around. It looks similar but isn't. Get OTG Host adapters accordin

This is complicated. The AIS (or GPS) with NMEA0183 only sends out a stream of sentences. You want those sentences to get to a program, like OpenCPN, as they will be processed into useful stuff, like

Hi Earl -catch you when you get back. The time was posted on the web site http://www.coots.org/mb/Opener/ I missed that, but it says, "Show up around 11:00, or a little before, and bring a lunch to ea

Morning? Afternoon? I plan to be there at the designated hour!! Bob

Yes, a few quarter wave wires (about 0.46-m or 18-inches, your choice) will be a fine ground for the half wave, and fold/bend to fit. Don't expect a huge improvement, though. Washington is always upda