captain red

Way to go Konrad !!! Despite the obvious risks this still proves you have a pair where they should be :shock: And not tucked in your wifes purse Just don't let her know what you did. That could be serious. BTW have you done any sailing yet this year? Best regards, Captain red

Hi, I need info on what to use to fill the surface imperfections in the acx plywood before I glass over the hull with resin and cloth. Thank you, Captain red

Hey, Sailor 3356. Since you are in the same region as I am . Do you know of any junk rigged boats in a reasonable driving distance from central Illinois. My wife and I would like to hitch a sail on one just to see how it is? If you do please let me know by post or private msg. Thank you, Captain red 8)

Hi, Charlie. What kind of boat are you looking at in the thirty foot range? Will this be used for distance cruising? The reason I ask is my wife and I want to do the same within the next ten years. Make the jump and go around the ball see some sights. :wink: Captain red 8)

Hi, Knut. I didn't mean to sound like an alarmist or such. I have no experience with gps. You're right it's a good thing to have along with everything else that is available to us. Throw in a good dose of common sense go out and have a good time. Thats all anyone of us can do anyway, beyond that it's fate can't stop that. Hows the weather down there are you able to get out during the week or only on weekends? Well knut you have a good day and I hope you have good conditions next time you sail! Sincerely, Captain red

Hi, Gordy. This paints a wonderful picture for me. Being outside enjoying nature, sailing. That is beautiful, thats what it's all about. You live in and or sail in a good area. Gordy wrote. There's nothing like sailing on a nice warm night, especially on biscayne Bay or the Keys. The phosphorescent plankton lights up when the water's disturbed. It's most dramatic when you sail behind a breakwater or small island on smooth water. A quick pump of the tiller sends a burst of lights off with your wake. I've been anchored in the Keys when a tug on the anchor line causes it to light up all the way to the bottom. One night, when anchored behind Cape Canaveral, fishing was a waste of time because the fishing line would light up all the way out to the lure. May your life be blessed with many years of these adventures and also to share it with others. Captain red

Hi, I was curious if anyone has heard of or seen a junk rig on the vacationer or weekender before? Has anyone ever sailed on a ship with a junk rig before and what was your impression of it ? Thank you, Captain red

Hi, everyone. I am curious about gps. I learned piloting and charts ect. from the usps. Some of the guys that were instructing the class had many years of experience under there belt. I have heard other guys talking about there experience with it sitting in the harbor and getting goofy positions from a half mile inland to two miles offshore. I have also heard that the government can degrade this signal accuracy at there whim? If you want spot on accuracy you can subscribe to a better signal service for a fee of course. Are any of these true? what has been your experience? I agree with ray that you should have a good compass and a set of charts for your area also may I add that you have the compass swung or adjusted by a certified professional. this just may save your life and your crews life sometime. May I also add that you get some training with the united states power squadron or coast guard although I don't have any experience with the later. Thank you, Captain red 8)

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I got to hand it to you Konrad, you come up with some good ones. If your wife is any kind of a prankster just wait till she squirts you across the room. :shock: :shock: I would like to hear how you get out of jury duty, I need some suggestions :wink: I wish you the best with your wife and new baby when he or she arrives. Sincerely, Captain red 8)

Hi, Jake. I have never owned an outboard before. One thing I see is I want to put a cable around it to keep it on the boat if something breaks or comes loose. Would you do this or is it over cautious? Captain red

Hi, Mike. The motor is a Johnson 6hp long shaft, two cycle. Captain red 8)

Hi, Jake . That looks good for your motor. I would'nt be affraid to put my 6 horse on that mount. I am sure you will put some lock nuts on it too. Captain red 8)

Hi, Guys I just wanted to tell you all that I am a new owner of a great used outboard motor. It runs like a top, Me and the former owner took it to a lake with a borrowed boat and I used it for several hours never skipped a beat. Got it for fifty dollars less too. This motor has always has been in fresh water too. One Question for you guys is when I use this in salt water do Ineed to do anything special to it other than rinse off when done ? Thank You, Captain red

Hi , Jake. Glad you got that settled up. Send a plane ticket and I would gladly help you move I think there is a company that makes those shroud covers that are spiral cut, you just wind them on. I remember seeing the add somewhere I will see if I can find it and pass it on to the group. I wish you good luck and happiness in your new home and a great boat show. Best Regards, Captain red 8)

Hi, That is one beautifull boat I would like to know what you will put between the gaps in those deck strips? That will be one show boat when you are done. 8) Best Regards, Captain red

Hi, Arnie. That was a good joke, I liked it. quite a few of these people want to die for allah I think we should help them as quickly as possible !!! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: Hows the boat coming along ? Captain red

Hi, guys . I have an add in the local paper for a 6HP outboard longshaft. The guy wants 300 for it will run it for me. Is this large enough for the vacationer and reasonable price? Thank you Captain red

Hi, Captain Jake. Sounds like you have more than a few plates spinning at once :shock: I hope you get in the water soon ! I also wanted to say that you have one pretty kayak, Very Nice 8) . I would like to build one of those someday after our vacationer is done. Captain red

Hi, Bill . That looks very Good !! No downright beautiful, good job. I would like to know how you did this and the materials used if possible? Did you get basic idea out of a book or something you saw? Captain red

Hi, Captain Jake. That weekender is looking mighty nice! My question to you is the closed in area of your cockpit seats open to the cabin space? The tiller arangement I am going to make for my vacationer will use a hinge and be telescoping/ locking with a twist of the wrist. hollow aluminum tubing. Have you sailed her yet ? Captain red

Hi, Sounds like you had a good day on the water. I use to work down there years ago look forward to sailing there someday I saw my first waterspout there. :shock: Talk to you later. Captain red

Hi, konrad. This is Captain red. I like it LOL just what I would say to my wife Too. I think you got the psycology thing down to a science. It just blows my wifes circuits when I do something like that and don't let the look bother me, I even sometimes laugh. You see I am somewhat of an aggitator rather good at it sometimes. When my wife starts to explode I just say to her that the reason she acts that way is because she wasn't beaten enough as a child!!! boy does she get pissed. sometimes it's fun to rattle peoples cages. sometimes she rattles mine too!!! One of my philosophys is this if you don't want me to get your goat don't let me know where it's tied ( evil laugh) :twisted: Konrad keep her guessing that keeps her alert . Captain Red

8) Hi, My next question is what materials do I use for this. I have read that polyester is no good, epoxy is not really waterprof, but vinylester may be the way to go? I have worked with polyester does this vinyl stuff work similar to that? what has been your experience with these materials? Thank you, captain red

Hi, I want to thank you guys for the help. I will go with the cheaper grade of wood since I plan on laminating the boat anyway. Captain red