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Size 44 (like an XL) Tin Cloth Packer Coat - Style 61N. Like new - don?t think it was ever worn. This coat is like armor - very stiff/protective. Comes with the wool liner (short sleeved liner). This is the older non-zipper type (buttons). $350 to a good home (i.e. Duckboats member) - $25 goes...

I bought the Walker's Game Ear hearing-aid type (I believe the HD Elite model). They wrap around your ear. I shopped around and believe I paid around $120 apiece. I have found that I prefer to wear only 1, with the other ear plugged. I wear it on the side that my hunting partners are sitting...

My final step was gel-coat. This should have been the easiest step of all, but has been a nightmare. Unknowingly, I applied laminating (unwaxed) gel-coat to the entire interior of the hull. I should have immediately followed this with a finish coat (waxed), but I did not. After 4 weeks...

Finally, the glass+CSM material atop of the foam: This setup very well and appears to be very ridgid (yes, way too much resin I know!): Next was repairing some cracks in the hull (two were from the original trailer mishap, a few more were from tearing the floor out): A layer...

After quite a few hours, I have the repair of the Zack Taylor very near completion. Everything went smooth until the final step - gelcoat. Some progress pictures are below: First step after tearing everything out and cleaning the hull was to fill the void along the keel. I did this with a...

One of the better add-ons I've done was the keel rollers I added to the gunnels of my tender. This makes deploying and retrieving the layout easier - and saves wear/tear on both boats. Very simple install and doesn't get in the way during the off-season. Additionally, the layout rack above...

Running quite late, but enroute with the shellinger scull. Be there around 1.

Hi Paul, Below are pictures of the water ballast compartment in the bow. Pretty simple design....there is a watertight bulkhead that seals the bow off. The bulkhead is located approximately 2 inches to the left of the hatch in this picture: There is a standard plug in the hull...

Last question (for now). above the keelboard, there is a significant void - probably 1.5 inches tall in a V-shape. I want to fill this void, so there isn't a place for water to sit (when I tore it out, it was filled with water). Should I just use 2 part foam to fill that void? I'm worried if...

Hi Tony, I assume the correct resin is this one: 435 Standard Polyester Layup Resin (Marine Grade Resin)? Also, for core material, I plan to use the following, any issues?: Corecell M80 12mm...

Thanks a lot guys - you've been a plethora of information! I will return the epoxy and move forward with West Marine's "Boaters Resin". Thanks!!

Thanks Tony, My only concern is what if my hull was made with Epoxy? Then won't the polyester resin not bond well to it? I would hate to go through the work and have an improper bond to the existing hull. Thoughts?

Tony - thanks for the feedback/advice. Would another option be: 1.5oz CSM. 1708 with Mat Backing (Mat facing up). Core Cell. Apply weight and let dry a day. 1708 with Mat Backing (Mat facing down). Gelcoat or paint I see the 1708 is on sale for $10/yard...

Gents, I have finally tore into the Wigeon repair I discussed this season. The floor came up very easily, testament to the fact it wasn't properly bonded. The core used was a foam material that was scored every few inches to conform to the curve of the hull: The foam had soaked...

Yash - Yes, I'm going to try to get down to the event and bring the scull. Hopefully some of the guys can give me pointers! Chad - good point on crossing rougher water. One good thing is the compartment self-drains pretty well if you pull the plug out and let it float. The plug is easily...

I was finally able to get the Roy Scull wet for the first time today: She has a compartment in the bow with a plug - pull the plug and sit on her and the bow fills with water as ballast...actually worked pretty slick. This was my first time sculling and I was actually able to move...

A good idea is to zip-tie green snow fence or some of that black pool-cover mesh to the backside of the mats. This gives them some rigidity and protection, especially when rolled up for storage in the boat.

Didn't take a good set of pics yet, but below are some teasers: First the oar: And a couple of the boat: Didn't have a chance to get it wet yet, hopefully very soon!

Pat - it appears the water entered where the towing portion of the coffin box (the ramp) met the Luan Oval I referenced earlier. Basically right at the water-line. This was a tough area to fiberglass for a beginner and I did a sloppy job. I didn't use fiberglass tape. I laid on glass and had...

I hope so! I can't believe how much bend the blade of the oar has. Much more than any pictures I've seen online. No idea how that will affect sculling. May have to straighten it out some, but TBD after trials. One downside is the oar-hole is on the Starboard side of the transom. Going to...