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So you have basicaly the frames cut out but without the indents for the stringers pre cut? then you run a batten for fairness and take the stringer pionts from there with mirror image for other side?. Do you then cut the notches for the stringers slightly less than the depth of the tringers and...

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Jack, thank you, didn'y know about those detectors, my 1st line of defence thinking was from other sailors who made up a conducter from a length of copper pipe flattened and drilled to increase area attached by grounding wire to the main mast then tossed overboard if a storm was suspected. For...

Been a while since I posted on a build, not a kayak,canoe or perogue though, a 17' cat/ketch sailboat. Started back in early march pretty much full time (did take time out to build 2 Toto's for my fishing/camping buddys and cristen them on Brazos trips)see Toto...

Thats the calculator I use to, have now made a number of birdsmouth items from paddle shafts to 25' main mast. 1st attempt was somewhatt frustrating, but with practice it's become almost fun (sadistic). MM

I'd go with 1.5 gal from US composites,there prices and service are 1st rate. better to a have a little extra than not enough. MM

I obviously had become blase to the wearing of my PFD, nothing like a good ol reminder from ma nature to get your attention. Iv'e had a maually inflating PFD for a few years now and have tested it and replaced the C02 a couple of times, now time to test again and then wear it. !! MM

yesterday (Fri 13th) decided to sail my trimaran.winds were lite 6/8 mph, had just made new sails and wanted to see how they worked. sailed around for 3 hrs enjoying it all.the gurling water round the hulls,the surge of power in the little puffs, even paddling when the wind quit, then I noticed...

I attended the Bayou Teche boat show this past May, there were several of these boats came by water to join us. Very distinctive indeed, there were to have been many more come but local storms precluded that. Great show and hospitable folks down there :!: MM

Day 3 weather radio called for possible severe weather on our last planned day (sunday) so we decided to paddled more and fish less, getting us in a position to reach the take out ahead of the front if required, again after a good breakfast. :!: Made camp 4 1/2 miles from take out, enjoyed...

2nd day only went 4 miles arriving at a large pool with another gravel bar that have served us well in the past, made an early camp and hot mesquite fire to grill some outstanding steaks, we did eat extremely well this trip :D . Fished the pool after dark for acouple of hours for the...

Couple of long time friends and I had a great few days floating the Brazos from Possum Kingdom to Rochell's last week, put in wednesday morning. getting boats loaded at put in. Fishing was good from the get go, drum, smalmouth,black bass, white bass and brim river was clear and good level,no...

Well thank you kind sir, getting her ready for a Brazos river trip right now (without outriggers etc)5 days with good company, fishing camping, setting the world to rights around the camp fire, will post up when back tuesday week. MM

No Jack your not missing a thing. In fact the 1st set having a deep "V" did just as you summized, but ideally in a trimaran at rest normaly loaded the Ama's would be just clear of the water, which the 2nd set are, however they are a planing design, very little "V" so they provide the stability...

really sorry to have missed this, hopefully next year plans will stand. I had fun helping move my daughter, NOT, MM

ZipSnipe, Thank you, had some fun with that setup but trying further experiments. Made up some smaller/lighter planing outriggers/Ama's for less wetted surface area, hopeing for improved speed with new sails. now have only one unit in the water whilst underway, 1st run in good breeze,and...

Pretty boat and young lady, congrats grandpaw. MM

I am shocked at the lack of sardine appreciation here amongst us. I have enjoyed many a can while outdoor adventuring. Sad day for me. I always though I would like to get together with some of you guys now I have my doubts. :lol: :lol: :lol: MM

switch out the 10'' blade for a 7 and 1/4'' Freud Diablo 24 teeth, use feather boards to ensure good alignment with fence and table (also eliminates kickbacks) MM

Absolutely. MM