That Bauer unit looks really tempting at $49. I'm thinking maybe a portable dust control solution for my ad-hoc wood shop. I recently had to replace my Dewalt battery powered tools (lost to theft) and decided to give the Bauer line a try. The quality seems to be there (all-metal keyless chuck, solid...

This seems to be the case at Lake Grapevine (Texas), if casual observation is correct. The shore near our marina seems to be a favored construction site for floating docks, and every few months I see a new one under construction. A recent Thursday afternoon saw power boat traffic that looked more li...

As a fellow North Texan, I feel you. If wind forecasts are much below 8 or over 13 mph it's either too little wind or too much like work unless they are steady from the southwest, in which case it's a broad reach up Lake Grapevine and back. This is the time of year I make the shift to morning outing...

TrailerTrash wrote: ↑Fri Jun 20, 2025 6:52 am I was telling my wife.... I should have heart attacks more often.

Here's to hoping she didn't agree.

Wow! Sorry to hear of your heart issues!

Please, no apologies for falling off the radar. Take it super easy and get well soon.

Up to this point I have seen the need to store gas in the cockpit as the stumbling block to this approach, but then it dawned on me that unless the failure is due to running out of gas, you already have gas on board. In this case the notion of storing a "bone dry" outboard in the cabin is ...

My immediate thought is whether the shaft length will be sufficient to get the prop into the water. Depends on your mount I suppose. I used a 3.3-horse four-stroke to get from the ramp to my slip once (about 500 yards). It got me there, but it was dicey, especially when turning. Good thing it was a ...

A popular pre-treatment for painting rusting surfaces is phosphoric acid (Ospho), available at any good paint store and maybe a big box? It reacts chemically with the rust creating a solid surface to which paint can be applied. I have used it with good results. The only question in my mind is whethe...

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Nice-looking boat there. It will be interesting to hear how the boat handles with that unorthodox rig.

Stickinthemud57 reported: That is what I am curious about. Yes, I endeavor to get in bicycling and swimming on a regular basis, but, honestly, I fall far short of my desired frequency. Life just seems to "get in the way." So, that has me curious about the apparent "aerobic sailing&qu...

Stickinthemud57 reported: While I don't kid myself that sailing is a substitute for my exercise classes, I place it in the "worthwhile physical activity" category. That is what I am curious about. Yes, I endeavor to get in bicycling and swimming on a regular basis, but, honestly, I fall f...

While I don't kid myself that sailing is a substitute for my exercise classes, I place it in the "worthwhile physical activity" category. Lately I struggle between staying safe in the cockpit and the more physical and less "safe" onboard activities such as evaluating rigging twea...

Welcome to the forum! Topping lift line? As long as it's strong enough to support the boom, whatever suits you. 3/8's inch should do. I just leave my crutch in place. Handy place to hang things to dry. I installed some stainless steel spring clips to hold the ladder in the up position, and attached ...

To those who have a 3D printer, the stl file for the 1" to .75" coupler is available at: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1326591-1-to-75-tubing-clamp#profileId-1363999 If you don't have a printing resource and would like a set, PM me. Herschel has made donations to the forum in exchange,...

To those who have a 3D printer, the stl file for the 1" to .75" coupler is available at: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1326591-1-to-75-tubing-clamp#profileId-1363999 If you don't have a printing resource and would like a set, PM me. Herschel has made donations to the forum in exchange, ...