It's been quite awhile since I drifted away from iBoats but got lucky and found my way back today. I think Facebook and a lot of other stuff just got in the way. Anywho, most of you won't remember me, at least I hope not, I'm not that memorable! ;-) Over the last three years we've started to...
Would you shy away from an extremely well made custom boat that used marine grade plywood as a core?
The jist of what I'm getting at is we're starting the construction of a Stitch & Glue trawler next spring. (30.5' x 10', 11000 lbs, 40 hp diesel) The boat comes as a CnC cut kit. I've been...
For those classic sailing schooner lovers this distinguished guest visited our lil' neck of the woods today.
Bluenose II at Prescott On June 16, 2008
She's got her main mast on the deck. It had to be unstepped to clear the bridges along the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Well I knew it was going too good. Friday the 13th. jumped right up and bit us on the arse!
We're cruising down the river at dusk doing 3000 RPM @ 24 kts and "BANG" we hit something, the drive kicks up a bit and the vibrations started right away. Slowed and circled back and saw some debris in...
We're planning to build our next boat and have used our current boat as a rehab project to build some of the skills we'll need. One thing we've done is invest in some good quality tools, a HD Singer 500A sewing machine and snap tool. So today the wifey (KnottyGirlz) put together her first zip in...
Anybody near East Islip NY who can go have a quick look at a boat for me? It's a '67 31' Chris Craft Commander on the hard. I need to get an unbiased opinion if this thing is worth the 500 mile drive to see it for myself.
There's a surf & turf dinner in it for you at your favorite restaurant...
1987 VP AQ271A (GM 350) 290DP O/D
Constantly squealing power steering belt. I've replaced the belt, tried belt dressing (which only seemed to make it worse). Tightened. Loosened. Less squealing when loose but you can feel pulsations in the steering wheel. The pulley's appear to be "polished"...
1987 Sunray Mirage, Volvo Penta AQ271A w/290 DP OD.
Went for a lil' cruise upriver tonight like we usually do. Stopped to bbq some burgers. Went to restart, nothing. Never had this happen before.
First a few electrical gremlins seem to have inhabited the boat. On the way upriver couldn't get...
Four firefighters rescuing drunk pedal boater fall into frigid waters
BARRIE, Ont. - Police say four firefighters rescuing an impaired teen in a pedal boat on Lake Simcoe had to be pulled out of frigid waters themselves after a wave swamped their boat. Full Story...
Our marina where we had planned to build our boat has just advised us that the shed is no longer available "AND" the price just doubled! *sigh* This busts our budget for accomodation. So, we're stuck with having to build a temporary structure, approx. 20'x34' as that's all the room we have after...
Can you find the 3 differences in the photos?
Took me a while but I did it after I had to go clean my.............
There's sound hints so turn up the volume!
Just a word to the wise. I think it's a good idea (now) to tie those ladders off when you're working on anything.
I took a tumble off a step ladder getting up on the swim platform of our boat (on trailer) on Monday. Next thing I remember is sitting in the E/R. It took me awhile to start to...
One of China's news agencies, "The Peoples Daily Online", leaks photo of their new Top Secret nuclear attack sub!
Full deep submergence tests are scheduled for the Marianas trench later this month. Although officials are reluctant to release any performance figures on this, their newest...
