Thomas, I would watch the weather and plan carefully but I would not hesitate to take my Micro across the English Channel and I have made the crossing in a ...
Thomas, The Micro is a great boat for coastal cruising given that you keep a careful eye on the weather. She is self righting and self bailing, has a great...
... To Sam,Nels,Paul,James and Anthony, I say simply,THANK YOU but cut it out :-) Your flattering comments are getting me all thirsty and God knows I do not ...
... or ... Hi Thomas, "Seaworthy"; a big part of the answer will be related to how well you build her and just how much confidence you have in her to hold ...
Peter, you are an artist and a gentleman. Your artistry needs no explanation, once you have seen a picture of Lestat. You are a gentleman because you have...
All great knowledge-sharers, I'm grateful to all the interesting information you're offering, and be assured that neither of your advice is touching on...
I just finished building and finally took my brick out for it's maiden voyage today.. It went in the water at harris park ...London Ontario Canada It has an...
Paul The fireworks they sell in GA are pretty tame. When you go to the lake (Hartwell or Keowee) stop at Exit 1 on I-85 and I set you up with some real...
All great knowledge-sharers, I'm grateful to all the interesting information you're offering, and be assured that neither of your advice is touching on...
Have a great Independence Day! We celebrated Canada Day yesterday. Here in Victoria BC the city puts up a huge fireworks display over the inner harbour. We...
I used to live on a houseboat on Lake Lanier (north of Atlanta) and on the fourth there was a huge fireworks display and concert along the shore at Lake Lanier...
... wrote: my fleet ... Dear Sam, You have an embarrassement of riches beyond compare easily within your reach if only you would tap into those reserves of ...
Sanding is my least favorite part of boatbuilding, but for me it is necessary. I've found some things that make it a little easier. The object of the exercise...
Peter, You have a gift for writing, even on the Zen of Sanding. I hate sanding and my boats show it. I will try to find you zone. In which brand of beer did...
John, I too have found the zone. I don't always use the liquid helper, but when I do... it's usually some sort of microbrewed beer. The higher alcohol content...
Newcastle Brown Ale. They have a special ward at Newcastle General Hospital, for the after-care of the good monks who sup the sacramental liqour. Koan: "What...
I advise moderation in the sanding. You want to avoid turning out a product so perfect that you're afraid to take it out of the boathouse. The time on the...
... modify it? ... are ... Hi Thomas, Thanks! The cockpit was built as per plan with the only exception being my addition of inclined back-rests for the...
... maiden ... BRAVO!!! and may this summer be filled with many pleasent leisures as as you enter the realm of the brave "Bricklayers" :-) Membership fees for...
Bolgerados, Those who have queried for brand names of Zen Zone Zanding Juice and/or suggested specific labels need not fret any longer. Thanks to various...
Mark I use a five horse honda four stroke. A great motor and no it doesnt fit in the standard opening. I could send you a picture of my solution which has ...
Hello Mark Generally we use the 4hp 4 stroke Yamaha that the boat came with, but it does not allow the motor to tilt up out of the water (standard opening). A...
Buck, Thanks for the reply. The two Yamahas are the ones I am considering which is why I am polling about hp. I found measurements for the 4hp and it won't...
Greg and others who have answered, Thanks for the feedback It seems like the long shaft would be good if one is pitching but you seem to prefer the short. The...
Thanks Bruce, If I recall your boat you have side decks all the way back to the transom that would take some of the fore and aft mizzen load with your top bar...
