Search results

  1. S

    OUCH already $1000

    Re: OUCH already $1000 Here's where I'm at with my boat this year. 460lbs of scrap steel, and the costs of cutting it off, and buying new steel, and consumables to cut/weld the new steel, and more steel for bracing to hold the bow in its proper shape while I transport and reattach, and, and...
  2. S

    Want Sherwin-Williams Sher-tar coal tar epoxy, don't know where to buy it...

    I remembered too late in the day today to call the Sherwin-Williams 800 number for answers, but I spent half the night last night looking online for some place to buy this stuff. Anyone deal with industrial coatings for a living? Do you need a professional account to have access to this...
  3. S

    request for houseboat galley pics

    I've roughed in a new countertop after gutting the galley on my 1970 Stardust Crusier 40. But Im not sure how I want to style it. Only galley pics I come across online are from boats with a much wider beam (wall to wall the galley is 8ft wide on my boat). Curious what the layout is on other...
  4. S

    And you think you know how to haul your stuff?

    Re: Any you think you know how to haul your stuff? Re: Any you think you know how to haul your stuff? Close enough? Was storing my quad at the house my friends were renting, but their lease was up, and I needed a place to store it. Figured I was already going to be paying for winter...
  5. S

    1969 River Queen Houseboat~~ HELP!! Taking on water...

    Re: 1969 River Queen Houseboat~~ HELP!! Taking on water... Mike, You've got me confused with the OP. I've gone thru this mess already, and Im offering my advice from being in EXACTLY the same situation, with a steel hulled houseboat. And for the record, I have 5 bilge pumps ranging from around...
  6. S

    The season is officially done for my boat

    Finally had her hauled out today. Beautiful day to do it at least. Only frustrating parts are that Im stuck on land for the next 6 months or so, and my wallet is $1200 lighter. Now I can start my hull rebuilding project, or, once the checking account recovers a bit I can. I was a bit...
  7. S

    The mother of all hotwheels tracks!!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BzTRTQkmHpU I really hope this is actually one complete track, with sections re-run to put the camera in place, because this is an impressive use of time.
  8. S

    Ok, how about cars that drive themselves?

    Re: Ok, how about cars that drive themselves? My traction control is a locking center and rear differential. And they came stock! My vote is no for the robot cars. I'd much rather see a special high speed driving lane (autobahn) that requires an extra license to use to keep the self...
  9. S

    Youtube - Fearless Deer

    http://youtu.be/BJbf81A5ajY I've always wondered to what extent 'mental handicap' extended into the animal world. This deer definitely has something wrong with it, so before anyone starts in with 'sporting game' or anything like that, this deer is probably better off culled.
  10. S

    Anyone live aboard full-time? Would you?

    Re: Anyone live aboard full-time? Would you? I get 6-7 months a year on my Stardust Crusier 40 (not bad for Vermont). At this point, I have propane on demand hot water, propane stove and propane lamps, but other amenities are scarce. If I can't power it off a cheap deep cycle and 35W of solar...
  11. S

    your first boat! and where you are now in pict.

    Re: your first boat! and where you are now in pict. First boat, only boat. Next step will be in the 60-100ft range if I can convince the banks. Thinking of buying an old tug to live on, something along those lines...
  12. S

    Post the best pic of your boat here!

    Re: Post the best pic of your boat here! I occasionally get into stuff a little too rough for the ol' girl...
  13. S

    Hurricane Preperations

    I'm sure we could get some good advice for those who will be, or are dealing with the full force of Irene, but I'd be interested to know myself how to handle high winds/potential waves with boats on moorings. I'm lucky enough to be far enough north (Vermont) that I SHOULDN'T have to deal with...
  14. S

    OpenCPN - Why aren't you using it?

    I'm a big fan of open source programs (read:free), and any time I start thinking of some weird/crazy idea for some project, one of my first moves is to see if someone's made something to help me visualize/design/build/etc, more easily/faster. So, this season I finally get set up with a VHF...
  15. S

    Any engineer/techie types here play around with OpenFOAM?

    Im having trouble keeping up with the pinhole leaks in the steel hull of my houseboat this season, the bow is at the end of its working life (the rest has already been re-plated). She plows a bit more than I think she needs to, and I was thinking about redesigning the bow a bit before I rebuild...
  16. S

    Well, another [in]famous level to my internetting...

    If this didn't do it Then my stupid human trick that got sent out in the iboats email/flyer thing today has got to.... heh
  17. S

    Scored a heck of a deal without realizing it today

    I bought this faucet off of Amazon for the galley on my boat. This morning when I paid for it, it was $57 shipped. I checked in on the site again tonight to show a friend the styling of the faucet. List Price:$450 Amazon Price: $315 Had to go back and check my receipt email to be sure I was...
  18. S

    Finally bought myself a VHF radio

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LQY1L8 With an actual unit, I can finally finish designing/building the overhead console I planned on mounting it, my Sirius receiver, and my stereo head unit into. Now its time to start studying up on proper VHF communications...
  19. S

    UN-necessary evil... (big rant)

    With a boat too big to trailer anywhere without a full size commercial rig, I've thought I was stuck storing my houseboat at the marina for the winter. With just a few choices, and all their rates about the same, and their lots all pretty much full, I stayed with the marina the previous owner...
  20. S

    Whats your bilge pumping capability?

    I found a deal on a couple 360ish gph pumps last winter, and bought them with plans of building some partial bulkheads and compartmentalizing my steel hulled boat so the entire thing doesnt have to get wet if I have a few good ones come over the bow. I was just running the numbers in my head...
Top