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Henry~ Two thoughts: If applying near the gunwales, I would put them on the flat - as on my Sweet Gherkin (and eveery other "grassboat" I have built or customized/restored. On the other hand, I think RM's approach makes lots of sense - especially for a vessel that may change identities...

Jeff~ As a long-retired biologist, I am no longer plugged in the the world of knowledge re bird flu. I do note that NYS now considers it a significant threat to birds and other wildlife - although still in the early monitoring stage. https://dec.ny.gov/nature/wildlife-health/animal-diseases...

Ronald~ Great project! We have some Whistlers (Common Goldeneyes) nesting here in New York - mostly in the Adirondack region. Our atlas data shows no Butterball (Buffleheads) in the past 40 or so years. Do you get both Commons and Barrows in your area? BTW: The Whistler has long been a...

Anthony! Always competing interests! We're headed to East Islip shortly - for my cousin's 70th birthday party. I am guessing that - among the big crowd - I have known him the longest. Pretty sure I was at his first birthday party! All the best, SJS

Patrick~ Amazing! They are always in motion. Fabulous work on Mister Pintail's scapulars and tertials. All the best, SJS

Howard~ Welcome aboard! I, too, am an old Long Island duck hunter. Born in '53, I grew up in East Islip. Worked for NYSDEC out of Stony Brook in the '80s and '90s. I served as the Waterfowl Biologist, among other things. I hunted ducks, geese and brant all around Long Island - with many fine...

Bob~ Great photos! Many years ago I made the spars for my 1920-30 Benjamin Hallock Scooter - but never got around to sewing a sail. The dream of coming home with a gentle following wind still lingers. In actuality, I used my outboard-powered gunning vessels day-in-day-out - and the Scooter...

Good morning, Tod~ Good for you! I do not haul boats more than 200-300 miles - so I am happy with the rubber I have. But, the information about the radial option is lodged in this old brain. All the best in your new paradise. SJS

Good morning, Brad~ Congratulations - on your ultimate success and certainly your perseverance. I have done my share of mechanical work on cars and outboards, but.... When I still lived on Long Island (~ 3 decades ago) I contemplated buying a friends MGA. At the time, I had to replace a...

Tom~ Looks gorgeous - congratulations for sticking with the original "technology". You have my favorite architectural style. Can't beat traditional shingle siding, in my book. We live in painted clapboard country - think Grandma Moses paintings - and lots of slate roofs on 19th century...

My copy is on its way! SJS

Rich~ It was bud Corwin who developed the "pow-pow" for use at Pattersquash. Many have been made (cut down) under his guidance - and often with his help. The 2 "pows" in the name reflect the 2-gunner capacity. Here is one from last year's LIDCA Show - the Pattersquash Centennial: Dick...

Anthony~ Thanks for all great images! I was so busy that I never even brought my camera. I left it at my Mom's in East Islip. I usually photograph our whole Exhibit, with portaits of each little section - but "no go" this year. It seems we were in Plan B mode the whole Show. I was also...