I Forgot to get the word out. About ten days ago Dave Becker mentioned that he has a bunch of leftover fiberglass supplies he wants to get rid of. I think there was mat, roving, and maybe some polyest

I used to be able to get fiberglass supplies at fiberlay in pdx but they appear to be closed. Anyone have a line on a place within not horrible driving distance that might carry core materials (balsa,

It sure was a Good Time! Lots of interesting boats and people. Retired Triton Yacht Club Commodore Elizabeth Haynsworth contributed some pictures to supplement my own, Thanks Elizabeth! https://flic.k

It looks like the Weatherman is gonna give us a nice spring day Thursday, even though it's almost summer. :o) Let's do lunch at Richardson Park. 1:00 as usual. Coots'll be at a picnic table near the d

Mine is Kaput. Has anyone rebuilt one? The new ones have poor reviews. AND require the hole in the boat to be enlarged (1/8”all around, 1/4” in diameter. I suspect the nickel metal hydride battery is

Hi everyone, I found that Belle's Pram slipped on the saw horses while tarped this winter and disengaged the window frame a bit and cracked the window. (See photos below). I was able to remove the ple

And eschewing canals... https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2023/april/ryan-finn-chasing-and-making-history -- John <jkohnen@...> The problem with people who have no vices is th

I just emailed the latest Update to the Coots' Contact List. Updated May 28, 2023. If you're on the list and didn't receive the update, please let me know. New phone numbers for Hal & Loretta Colvin.

Hi, I'm looking to get some custom fit covers made for my boats. Last year at Toledo someone was handing out business cards but I can't find it, does someone happen to have the info? Or other recommen

Looking through a 1935 Yachting magazine I found a letter from yachting historian W. P. Stephens correcting an earlier article about the introduction of triangular mainsails into American yachting. No

So nice to meet many of you at the messabout this weekend! Nice to put faces to names. I promised to share the Amazon link to the pocket knife I showed to a few of you, so I'll get that out of the way

This looks like just the ticket! <g> https://youtu.be/BAxKFLh61Yc -- John <jkohnen@...> My toast would be, may our country always be successful, but whether successful or otherwise, always right. (Joh

Well, it sure turned out to be a fun weekend! :o) Lots of Coots showed up, with some interesting boats. Lots of Coots and Triton Yacht Clubbers turned out for the picnic Saturday and the Derring Do Di

There's a Herreshoff America in Scott's yard. A Big plastic boat, 18' x 8', with a huge cockpit and cabin. Designed by Halsey Herreshoff, son of Sydney DeWolf, and grandson of Captain Nat. I'd heard g

Are there any plans for a group dinner Saturday evening during the Fern Ridge Messabout? I figure that on Friday we might go into town (Veneta) for a bite to eat. There's a Good restaurant there that,

Let's do lunch at the same Old Place -- 4 Spirits Distillery -- a bit north of the Corvallis airport, this week to give the mid-valley Coots an easier drive. They've got a small menu with some good lu

Here's a simplified map showing where we're gonna be during the Messabout this weekend: http://www.coots.org/mb/FernRidge/ -- John <jkohnen@...> A poor idea well written is more likely to be accepted

Coots, and anyone else who wants to, are invited to "compete" in the Triton Yacht Club Derring-Do Dinghy Dash Saturday. The race starts at Orchard Point Park and ends at the Coot picnic at Shorelane P

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I'd like to find a small boat that I didn't have to build,for a change. Looking for a rowing, and minn kota capable hull for myself and maybe the equipment to row or attach my e trolling motor. Before