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    Installing deck

    Richard Lathrop submitted a new resource: Installing deck - Widgeon, top, deck, exterior Read more about this resource...
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    Installing deck

    After the interior paint dried, I removed the masking tape. Using 1/4 ply I fit the stern and bow pieces. I scribed the exterior and the layout of the ribs on the underside. I then marked the screw spacing and drilled pilot holes. I find this a better way then trying to locate the center...
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    Imagine Having A Fleet In Your House..Or Something Like That..

    Awesome work!
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    1960 Barnegat Bay Sneak Box

    Dave Clark at Estuary has a 1960 sneakbox for sale. Ad shows some nice photos of the rebuild and how this boat is put together. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/653747867018797/?ref=marketplace_profile&referral_code=undefined Rick
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    Building the cockpit

    Richard Lathrop updated Building the cockpit with a new update entry: Completing cockpit and interior Read the rest of this update entry...
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    Building the cockpit - Completing cockpit and interior

    After installing the shelves on either side of the boat, I fitted and installed white oak mounting points for the oar locks. The next step was to temporarily attach supports for the frames prior to cutting them for the cockpit opening. I then cut the ribs and installed a 1/2” by 1” cockpit...
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    Skin on frame deck construction

    I would be sure you can exit the boat quickly in case of accidental capsize. Just a concern I have with narrow boats. There are a couple skin on frame boat designs for inspiration in the resources section. Rick Lathrop
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    All federal waterfowl and wetlands research proposed to be eliminated from USGS

    My thinking was migratory bird patterns would help to target health funds for flock protection and monitoring for bird flu and minimizing economic impacts. Delaware had $4.8 billion in poultry sales last year despite bird flu.
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    All federal waterfowl and wetlands research proposed to be eliminated from USGS

    Is it possible to argue Migratory Bird Program is also a public health program with the impact of migratory birds on poultry populations due to bird flu?
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    Vintage Duck boat on Ebay

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/365667447374?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110013%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIMRXI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20241023112449%26meid%3Dae7e13f2716f463ca7994b6e29385065%26pid%3D102489%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D24%26itm%3D365667447374%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D4375194%26algv%3DOrganicPersonaliz...
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    In Defense of Building a Duck Boat

    Different cover then Steve Sanford's copy but I have a copy as well. My opinion, going by articles in magazines like Popular Mechanics, is the DIY trend ended in the 1970s.
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    In Defense of Building a Duck Boat

    Do what makes you happy. Life is way to short. We all share similar interests here so it is our support group. I don't think anyone here will counsel against owning, working on, restoring or having to many decoys, guns, gear, boats or getting outdoors. :)
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    Jersey sailer sneakbox

    Jode, that has been for sale for awhile. Seems pretty rough. Rick
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    1958 Lem Blackman sneakbox on FB

    Seller says it is a 1958 Lem Blackman. He does not have the sailing parts. https://www.facebook.com/share/1BkEJkFnCj/ Rick Lathrop
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    Spammers & Scammers

    Eric, I use the same approach. I am concerned about the use of AI to create targeted emails. Rick Lathrop
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