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About ricknriver

  • Birthday 07/15/1942

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    Washington & Lake Royale NC & Viera FL
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    Small craft sailing, power boating, canoe and kayak paddling, travel, USN & USCG Auxiliary Retired.
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  1. Many thanks to you both for your guidance. Will forgo the floorboards, finish her up, and get her on the water soon. Safe Sailing, Mick n RickZ
  2. Hi, Wife and I finally getting to finish our Amanda #50 we started in '14. Skipped glassing the hull (just taped seams, 3 coats epoxy and fairing) as I'm terrible at glassing and didn't want the mess. Taping all the seams was challenging enough. Now finish sanding the interior for epoxy coats and find floor is flexing some (normal?). Our first thin ply bottom boat so flex a concern? Should we add floorboards on stringers with cedar slats to spread the weight or are we overly concerned? Many thanks to B&B Yachts and all who've shared their knowledge, skills and ideas on this site. Mick n RickZ
  3. Many thanks to you both for the gunter information. Will be giving it a go come spring
  4. Hi, Acquired an older Oughtred 11'9" x 3'11" Acorn Skiff, built at The Landing School, on a good deal for mostly rowing adventures. She came with a brand new gunter sailing rig and 48 sq. ft. sail that were never used. Have rigged and sailed sprit rigs some but never a gunter. Guidance on available gunter sailing videos, articles, books, etc. appreciated. Tks, Rick
  5. I chose the Amanda after rowing her at a Messabout years ago, and I'm currently about 1/2 through the build as a winter FL project over the past 3-4 years. I saw the Amanda as more of a utility boat with good sailing & rowing, and thought her to be a bit more stable for 2-3 as I'm a poor sailor, ok rower, but enjoy the quiet travel. Also think I'll like the simple lug rig with maybe a boomless sail. Both may be available at Messabout. Had a CS15 too but too much rig for lazy me. Have an Acorn Skiff in NC with a gunter rig but haven't had her in the water yet. Just thoughts, Rick
  6. Congrats to the winners and finishers, and all the support crews. Glad all back safe. R
  7. Really neat little boats Chick. What motors are they? Hope to see you this spring/summer when we're back in NC. R
  8. Also believe hull rocker, trim underway, and expected sea conditions need to be considered to ensure prop is consistently under water. That's why I like electric trolling motors with adjustable depth. Also read once that an outboard prop (gas) running too deep can put extra stress on the transom. Sounds like a fun adventure coming up musicmanx. Just thoughts, R
  9. Sounds great and will give it a go. Tks, Rick
  10. Thanks Dave, Challenge is to find a small efficient waterproof (and not too $$$) solar panel/charger that will keep maybe a small 5ah lithium battery charged for the pump. Boat doesn't leak yet, just worry heavy rain, until I can have a proper cover made that I can easily set and remove from one side from the dock. R
  11. Hi, Just acquired a neat Acorn Skiff, built at the Landing School, for rowing, and occasional sail. Want to keep her nearby in the water at a small local lake. Any knowledge of a home made or commercial solar/battery powered portable auto bailer the pickup of which would fit into the 5" wide slot of the removable floorboard section behind the daggerboard slot, to remove rain water? Have found a couple of self-contained units but their ~10x10 boxes too big to submerge in the bilge. Had plans for a home made battery powered "bilge stick" once but can't find them. Tks, Rick
  12. Really enjoyed following your adventure and so glad you're home safe. Tks, Rick
  13. Thinking of sailing of course, that fine lad. Congratulations Taylor and Alan and all the family.
  14. Great thread for the event Alan tks, and fun safe sailing to all the competitors. R
  15. Wanted to share this with those who may not have seen in the Town Dock. Traditional open boat and adventure. https://towndock.net/shippingnews/brother-sister-dory-story
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