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Eddie This is one of the best ways to enjoy being on the water. We bought some land on Horn Harbor and enjoy checking out the beaches from New Point up to above Winter Harbor on the bay. Lots of...

Guys, I am up for a get together also. It can only be warmer than the first one . I believe a meeting at a museum would be great. I haven't been posting much of late. My wife and I have bought...

Well Hampton, its good to know that boat will make it to the water. I live just below ashland and work in ashalnd, if you ever need help send me a PM. I think a clean work boat is just as good...

I am the AG service manger for a Case and Kubota dealership in Ashland Va. I have been there for 8 years . With grain prices up, farmers are spending money. We are very busy with our own equipment...

We ended up putting in at Tappahannock and after catching a lot of good fish ended up fishing next to that same boat. You are right , the lines are perfect. IMHO, a workboat is just a pleasure to...

The real world has gotten in my way too. Last August after the big storm, my wife and I decided to tackle our big renovation to our house. This involved removing several walls and we are just...

The duck numbers at the farm are equal to last year. I am seeeing more mallards with the wood ducks this year. The amount of geese are slightly down, but am contributing that to the warm weather...

Things on the farm have been busy. All the animals have had babies and the grass is growing. I was in the barn this morning planing white oak to trim the transom and work my way forward. Will order...

I am tired of big gov't being my mother. Lawn darts and m-80s need to come back. I am more than capable of looking after my family and myself.

On my lumberyard skiff, I have been using mostly west marine g-flex with great luck. I have also used pl premium when the temp is cold . The pl does great with my yellow pine and use med clamp...

Try Ruffin and Payne My best friend's dad got some last year to make a gate for a house in the Fan. Real nice stuff, ended up with the cut offs. Also transit and siewers great sources. Good luck

Thanks everybody for coming out on a terrible cold day. Next time we will plan on a warmer time of the year. Sometimes you just have to pick a day and go with it. You can only talk about something...

Thanks everyone for the great response. We have at least 8 members confirmed. Hope to see more. Someone bring a digital camera to post pictures. see you soon!

I have bought some oak fence boards recently for $6. If you look in the stack, you can fing some real nice pieces with very little knots. They are 1x6x16 and very wet. I am always looking for good...

It doesn't get any better, reliable and easy to work on than a 3.0 liter merc. They have been made for a long time. Can't go wrong. Parts are plentiful. Hope this helps.

Alright boys, it is on. The 22nd at 10:30. I have PM the info. If there is anyone else, let me know. Hope the weather is good.

I hope to see all of you here on the 22nd. I figure on 10am, the temp should be up by then. Hope for a nice sunny day. If earlier would be better, thats cool, what ever works for the most people....

I am glad there has been a great response to my post. I live 5 minutes from the Bass Pro Shops on Interstate 95 at Lewistown Exit. We can meet at the farm where I work on my skiff in the old dairy...

I am looking to see if there is any one that is interested in a wood boat builders group. I live in Mechanicsville, Va . Even if we can get together 2 or 3 times a year to exchange ideas, drink a...

I am building a lys. I put chine logs on my boat. I used 3/4 x 2 1/2 yellow pine. I am a mechanic by trade and like the look of all that wood to screw the bottom down to. I also like the fact...

I agree. This forum is a great source of practical info. The problemm is that too much info can be a hinderance in making a decision. What works great for someone might be your down fall. I...

There never seems to be enough time in the summer to get things done. I am building a version of the lumberyard skiff. Last winter, I bought a small 1250 watt heater with a fan. I would epoxy...

I have the opposite problem. I have a stack of air dried lumber wating form the drive line. I have several Kubota D905 25hp engines. I found a trans and a shaft for the futre build. I plan on a...

I,m in Mechanicsville and am building a version of the lumberyard skiff. I am one of those people that have to do everything myself. I cut the pine trees down on my family farm. Then took and...

Mertons Supply I have been buying silicone bronze for the skiff I am building. I am very pleased with the quality and price.