The Halloween float is coming up soon. It's on Halloween this this year! I think we can do the float in a responsible, socially distanced or masked, as appropriate, way. The pizza joint is take-out on

Right here in Oregon. Richard Green needed a new project. Thanks for helping, guys. I appreciate it.

I just talked to John McC. Thursday is the best day for him. I went by Shorelane Park yesterday and the gate was closed. There were three or four cars parked by the gate and not much room for more. So

I'm losing my storage area and won't be able to keep my Goose (the Pride of Toledo.) She needs a significant amount of work, but all the parts are there, including a Really Simple Sail balanced lug. A

Anybody?

Is there any interest in an al fresco Coot Lunch next week? The weather looks like it'll be good. I've got Monday, Wednesday and Thursday free. Laura says John McC is desperate for a "play date" after

We sure had a good time on the first Salish 100 last year. There wasn't one this year, of course, but they're gonna try again next year. I think it can be done in a responsible way, even if the Dread

Hey, guys. I'm kinda back. A guy at work has been wanting to learn boat building so I built a SoF canoe with him, a 15.5' version of my Yaquina design. I don't like how it came out, so I re-examined t

My 48v. E- Bike // Schwinn conversion is a total success over time. I had a Golden Motor set for a different project, but sold that to a guy for an inboard motor conversion. My Minn Kota is a total su

I just sent out the latest Coot's Contact List. If you think you should have got it, please let me know; I probably have an outdated email address for you. The List is private. Only those Coots who ch

The middle of an ocean... https://preview.tinyurl.com/y3nvcj97 or https://www.opb.org/article/2020/10/05/safest-place-may-be-at-sea-say-portlanders-who-have-cast-off-on-global-circumnavigation/ -- Joh

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 frie

Concerning John's challenge, I've been dealing with this, too. For the small, lightweight rowboat I use, I set up a roller that has a base that slides into the slot between the liftgate and roof, so t

Anybody have contact info for Seth Bloombaum? I need to get in contact with him for a bill of sale on the Pelican I bought @ 5 years ago. Tom sorensen 503-936-1970 > On Oct 2, 2020, at 1:54 PM, John K

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

The volt/amp guage is from ------ cosupower888 ------ item # 363000785546 Yep, just the gauge, the box, no install notes, or anything beyond the info. on the eBay web site. No mention of any bridge, h

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 o

Started the wood duck today!

Tiny tug lovers -- and who isn't <g> -- should love this little workhorse: https://preview.tinyurl.com/y4r87zgo or https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a33766522/tiny-boat-smallest-shi

"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 t