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[nedL]

I actually don't much care for "clocked screws". They tell me that either half of them are overtightened, or half of them are loose. ...

[nedL]

I just took a look at their website and it is hard to tell if that light is USCG Approved or not.
I see a lot of their stuff is written up...

[nedL]

I think there are only two states that do not require "safe boating certificates" today. Unfortunately the courses can also teach mis-information,...

[nedL]

Keep in mind that in order to be legit (and legal) navigation lights must be USCG "Approved" (in the U.S.). This means that the fixture itself...

[nedL]

Very sad news indeed........... I never met him, but we chatted a good number of times about canoes over the years. My condolences to his family...

[nedL]

Similar to Bobcat...





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[nedL]

If you are bending it, then fresh cut green is better than air dried.

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[nedL]

Yes, I suspect hot molded, or “molded plywood”. This is how they were built.
Can be repaired, but a bit tricky, and working with mahogany...

[nedL]

I have seen her over at Sag Harbor over the past couple of years. She is magnificent, and doesn’t look like she just sits.

Classy in every...

[nedL]

You might try for liability only to get going.
Aldo, try Geico through BoatUS.

[nedL]

As others have eluded. It looks like more of a stem problem than a plank issue. Unless the fastenings have pulled through the planking,

[nedL]

You will most likely be required a “suitability for insurance” survey (not as comprehensive as a pre purchase survey.I would recommend seeking out...

[nedL]

As Todd said, I would not attempt this anyway other than to lay the cloth on “dry”.
I used pieces of HDPE cut from the sides of gallon milk...

[nedL]

Great to hear from you again Bernadette, and good to hear you’ll be getting back at it!

[nedL]

I used 6 oz cloth & lapped the seam down the middle about an inch. (As mentioned, don’t butt it. I used epoxy and wetted it out just enough to...

[nedL]

Not something I would even consider given the small potential monitory savings vs the high risk of problems and headaches.
I don’t even really...