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Hi Greg, The soupy stuff is an influence

Still on my original aluminum prop

Hi Greg, Yes, I am. Shocked me this spring when I was out shellfishing when I was able to get it up on plane in so little water but the bottom had the consistancy of boiling hot instant mashed potatoes. Also, helped that it was just me and a hundred pounds of quahogs in bow to balance out...

Have one going on third season. I love it for what it is and isn't. Sounds like you have reasonable expectations and it will suit your needs. I got mine not for weeds but for shallow muddy tidal waters. Don't want to use it to skim across mud, instead I want to move across at a few mph and...

That is an interesting situation. If domestic breed you would not need to worry about a Federal violation of taking a light phased migratory specie during the Canadian Goose season. However, a state warden could nail you. To count Federally it has to be listed in the MBTA and domestic species...

Hi Steve, Waterlogged foam was an initial concern, however, the prior owner did a wonderful job keeping it dry. I can see the rivits showing through the fiberglass that was added to the seam post manufacturing. Once I take the paint off and I will assess the seam patch and decide if I need to...

Thought the crackle was major fiberglass issues and backed out. Upon closer examination I realized it was paint and along the seam a poor attempt to marry the two halves together by a latter hand. Bow has some damage on top that was patched poorly. Not a big deal to fix. Going to remove...

Picked up a fiberglass scull tonight. Just got in from a long ride. Will post pictures tomorrow night. Bought it as a fixer upper knowing the issues going in and assuming a few others. Seller had wanted a lot more but was very reasonable in recognizing the issues. Also and not exciting I...

Ruger M77 in .22-250 with rings and scope. Scope is a 6-24 Power Tasco and while it is a Tasco it caused many woodchucks to pass at long distances. Selling gun because the coyotes ate all the woodchucks and no use for the gun. Bought around 1991 and used only in the summer on dry days. Gun is in...

Clean with a damp cloth or swiffer. Never ever use amonia or amonia based cleaners. They will remove the finish. My flooring is rough in areas and no issues. The only time I clean is when visible discoloration from lets say mud season and that is only in the front entry. My whole house is wood...

Hi Steve, Thanks for the post and sparking an interest. I wonder if jack plate could be added to the transom for a small motor for light thrust and not planning. Chris

Yes but a little goes a long way. Used it on about 1800 sq ft of flooring with four coats and want to say I used about four gallons in total.

Give me a day to dig out the camera to take a few pictures. Another issue with adhesive beside what Jode mentioned is cracking. If you do not let wide boards move seasonally they will split and you end up with splinter that need touch up months latter. My wide pine upwards of 22" was kiln dried...

Don't use poly. Check out Waterlox tung oil. You can tint it with stain so it takes on a darker shade to your liking and it applies with a lambs wool applicator. The tung oil brings out the character in the reclaimed wood with the end result being a work of art. Poly will not have same impact...

Great subject. I have always had an interest in hunting ducks with a muzzle loader. Update this on your success and failure so those of us on the sidelines may be educated if we ever jump in. Best of luck. Chris

The one last fall was in Rockport and had a small apple sized hole in bow. Identical to yours. Great find!

Don't get me wrong that boats should be repurposed and not put to their intended use. However, a nice piece of gunning history can serve equally in preservation on display publicly or privately. Just like a nice old wooden decoy from the market hunting era. Who is shooting over Joe Lincoln...

Hi Frank, Wonder if that is the same boat I saw on Craigslist last fall in Maine? Looks identical and same length. I wanted it bad for a coffee table but a six hour ride on a Craigslist hunch is too risky for me. Thanks for the great pictures of a wonderful boat. Chris

Agreed with the switch, it has happeneed to me. They do fail to corrision and once they do out of luck. Also had issues with ground last year doing the same. Either case it is no that expensive. Good luck.

Don Cote; wow, it is a small world. Been there a few times many years ago when he was raising wild waterfowl. Long ride for me when I went up but at that time in the 90s we both shared a common interest in raising waterfowl.