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Coming home one night I saw something similar - car was about 10 feet off ground, wedged sideways in a stand of pine trees. Wouldn't have believe it if I hadn't seen. Even the next day I drove by...

Invasive species aren't just plants, for example:

Lampreys
Gobeys, Chinese carp etc.
Emerald ash-borer
Dutch elm disease

Or land-based:

Eurasian Milfoil weed

There's an animal called a fisher that moved into the area. It's wonders to reduce the barn cat population, along with the coyotes.

If we as wooden boat owners are hoping to get some kind of pass on these issues, we'll have to be a lot better on demonstrating our commitment to the environment and sustainability.

I think it...

Saw of one of these at the Toronto Boat Show, looked like the offspring of three-way between a camper trailer, a bass boat and a pontoon boat.

I showed at the marina one day to do some work on it before launching day. I find that it was missing from its usual spot in the yard. Not a problem, I thought. The guys probably just moved it, which...

I heard a rumour it was because they didn't sell enough tickets for his speech. But I'm sure lots of people would pay good money to see him waterboarded.

Ann Coulter got pretty much run over last...

Ok, interesting comments. It's true that these are isolated waters. It seems that the Raid format involves a bit of showing off, what with the trad boats, standing lug sails etc. Also, yes there...

Right so, then you have another fiat currency pretty quickly, as has already been pointed out. But the efficiency gains outweight the risks of using a fiat currency every time. The efficiency gains...

You could probably buy bearer certificates that give you the right to a certain amount of gold. You could then use the certificate as a medium of exchange without having to physically hang on to it....

Too funny

I'm thinking 7 days minimum, maybe up to 2 weeks. You can get pretty far - maybe up to Collins Inlet and through to Killarney if you're making time.

And at the same time that Romans were inspiring future generations of gold bugs, the Chinese were busy inventing and using paper money. Why paper money? Because it's easier to use and handle. What...

Ok, guys first of all, the reason this was an OP (one post) was because I was on night shift, and was (trying) to sleep while you guys were going on.

Second, this was a true story.

Third, the...

Full Tilt, maybe you're right, the mid- to end of July would be preferable weather-wise. It seems like early July on Georgian Bay is often quite brisk and even cool.

For this trip, I'm thinking...

Thanks for the recommendations, everyone. Got to Savannah and Fort Pulaski, but didn't have enough energy to do Charleston. Stopped off in Beaufort NC on the way home, and stayed over at the Beaufort...

So we're on a road trip from Canada, going through North Carolina. All day we've passed evidence of gun culture i.e. ads for guns n' knives show, gun shops, ranges, etc. So, we're sitting in a...

Full Tilt, that's interesting - once could go from the Penetang Military Establishment to Wasaga Beach / Nancy Island. There will probably be a massive renactment there this year. If you're...

Ok, the Hunley, the famous Civil War submarine, got it.

What to see in Beaufort?

what's a Hunley?

Breaking news today in Ontario - An Afghani man, his wife and son were found guilty of 1st degree murder in connection with the "honour" killing of his three daughters and his first wife. Difficult...

Hello, visiting coastal South Carolina (Savannah, Hilton Head, Charleston) in a few weeks. Any recommendations for places to visit, especially nautically oriented? Thanks,

Apparently, the whaler is still in active service with the RCN Sea Cadets. (Link provided to me by a friend who is an officer in the Sea Cadets.)
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Well TD, as a conspiracy theorist you should be more concerned that governments are already mapping out the strategic, commercial and legal implications of global warming. Icecaps are melting to the...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/jan/20/lord-ashcroft-royal-yacht?newsfeed=true

Because you don't read the Guardian, ACB, you're not up with events. :)

Several Canadian donors have pledged...

Interesting comments on Profin. Never heard of it before. I'd agree that spar varnish may be a bit slippery, and not really suited to a sole. And of course, someone has to mention some "unobtainium"...

Interesting, thanks for the range of opinions. Sounds like the consensus is to coat the underside / edges with epoxy and varnish or some variation on the topsides. But I'm not planning on keeping the...

No rules -- I don't have a prejudice against small auxiliaries -- just leave the jet skis at home. A Pathfinder would be perfect!

But seriously, I'm thinking about the kind of water in the...

Hello,

I'm wondering what is the best finish for teak ply as replacement for the sole. It's in the interior of a 27' boat. Noah's (the seller) suggested CPES and varnish, but I'm wondering...

I'm hearing a groundswell |:) of approval in favour of something away from the busier traffic zones like South Georgian Bay, but not too isolated, like Killarney.

I'd agree that reaching...

Keep it up Duncan. I like your approach, instead of dreaming of the perfect boat, just build what fits your garage. Makes it easier to justify building a larger one later!

Dear Doctor,

Since a lot of the time spent chasing used boats was done on company time via the Internet, that doesn't really count does it?

Since i can't sail in the winter anyway, i may as...

Dear Dr.

I have a boat collection that includes:

- C&C fibreglass keelboat
- Folkboat
- Tumlaren keelboat
- Atkin knockabout skiff
- Y-Flyer
- Swampscott dory

Anyone Up for a Raid Georgian Bay? Christmas is over, time to get serious and start planning summer trips.

There's a few possibilities:

1) Start at Midland (Midland Sailing Club), cross to...

What about Homestead Plywood in Ohio - they're listing 1/4" marine grade Doug Fir @ $35. Yes, it's 3 ply.

They have drone capability (!) - acquired how, from the Iranians?

I was just reviewing my Pathfinder plans, and one of the first things in the instructions that JW says is that ocoume is not required, a good grade of exterior ply is ok. (But he also implies that...

I built a MiniMax this summer, but I'm still a bit too chicken-**** to throw a motor on it and go for a spin. (only 4-6" of freeboard)


Btw, the plans are not completely accurate.To get it...

How about Y-flyers? Relatively cheap, big enough (18'), lots of room to sit on deck. Active race classes. Build your own even. It's just setting up the rig that's slow. But, most any boat with...

I'd learning sailing from friends is like having your dad teach to drive -- usually doesn't go well. What about getting lessons from a professional?

Actually its a republic, not a democracy. There's a difference. ACB, feel free to pile on.

Detailed review of the Solar Sheat 1500 says it's equivalent to a 1kw heater. That's not going to cut it around here.

I have a Mirror which needed repairs. The bottom planks (plywood) can get a bit soft withtime and water lying in the bilge. You can cut out the soft pieces and put a new piece of plywood in place. Or...

Thanks for the suggestions -

Ok, strictly speaking, here's an apples and apples comparison as close as possible:

5mm Meranti BS1088 - 71.50 - Noahs
6 mm Meranti BS1088 - 39.50 -Homestead...

Just did some comparison shopping for marine plywood. As is typical, the cost north of the line is grossly inflated - like $120 at Noah's Marine in Toronto for a sheet of 1/4 versus $40-60 just a 100...

J,

At my club (Midland ON) the mast crane is a simple gantry type thing that hangs off the side of a heavier boat hoist. It's hinged and rotates that it swings out over the water. It's hand...

Amazing music, I saw her at the Orillia Opera House a few years ago. We have about 3 of her CDs.

Skunk is nearly the same, the white stripe looks like a piece of paper blowing across the road.

"I'm waiting for a Canadian to interupt, and tell us it's too soon to be discussing gun control."

-- No, actually in the case of those young girls, it's now too late.

By way of the explanation, this is more of marketing decision than a technical decision. Do you find competitors using ".us". Do you have a national reach or regional/local.