Good info, Skipper has tolerated my outboard phase for too long, she never used one on the Drascombe Lugger. Her Dad did tote around a recalcitrant British Seagull for a year or two before trading it for a Christmas tree.**
Now the Folgers Coffee in the can is good for something..buy it, throw the coffee away and use the plastic container and lid to stow items like spare hardware. We've had Folgers cans, first metal and now plastic, in our shop for years :)
**Full disclosure on outboards, we ran a new Suzuki 6hp 4 stroke on the Lugger when were down in Florida. We were on a remote bay, it was Florida sauna hot at times, "air you can wear." If the wind died or we had some other breakdown, a long afternoon could have easily turned into a medical emergency, as there was no one else on the bay and the nearest land could be several miles away. Conversely, back in our Corpus Christi days there was always wind and always other boaters working the bay. Better options here in Virginia as well with local watermen always out there.
The cordless nail gun is meant for boat building not to carry on board. It is a far faster and more efficient part attachment method than stitch and glue, screws or or in many cases clamps. Fire in SS brads and leave them in place. It can't be used in all places in a build but for planking, slippery laminate alignments etc it is ideal. I introduced the cordless nail gun to a group SCAMP build some years ago and my pal John Welsford was amazed, had to have one and packed it back to NZ in his suitcase, instant convert.
I can imagine you carrying the ever versatile Sawzall on board:-) for a myriad of purposes, mosquito wars, keeping crew focused on sail trim and more. Perhaps general dining use such as cutting vegetables, slicing bread, portioning out sardines and of course due to versatility the now and again beard trim or hair cut:-):-)
Outboard: Sailed my old Benford 22, 4500 lbs, wind, tide, and 10' spruce oars the years I owned it after launch. Made me a better sailor, planned ahead better....BUT, I have loved my four stroke
outboards from the very first beginnings of my dotage. Sail it away or motor it away.
Some good athletic, physical therapy knee-pad/braces available with gel pads that will stabilize your patella and stay in place. Good investment; found out too late after a few too many twist-landings but definitely connected to my knee-bone.
Torqeedo electric outboard, stow it. I often row my Potter 15, but it is really nice to have a motor when I am tired or too far from home to row back. Recently I broke my wrist so there will be no sailing for quite some time. I will need the motor when I start sailing again until my wrist is more fully healed. Be careful on ladders! :)
Dark roast whole bean coffee is a definite must. Do you have any favorite brands to recommend?
You are absolutely correct about the PITA of air hoses and noisy heavy air compressors. What's the best cordless nailer you've run across? Thanks much for sharing your experiences.
BTW You might enjoy a new book, "The Wager" by David Grann.
Good info, Skipper has tolerated my outboard phase for too long, she never used one on the Drascombe Lugger. Her Dad did tote around a recalcitrant British Seagull for a year or two before trading it for a Christmas tree.**
Now the Folgers Coffee in the can is good for something..buy it, throw the coffee away and use the plastic container and lid to stow items like spare hardware. We've had Folgers cans, first metal and now plastic, in our shop for years :)
**Full disclosure on outboards, we ran a new Suzuki 6hp 4 stroke on the Lugger when were down in Florida. We were on a remote bay, it was Florida sauna hot at times, "air you can wear." If the wind died or we had some other breakdown, a long afternoon could have easily turned into a medical emergency, as there was no one else on the bay and the nearest land could be several miles away. Conversely, back in our Corpus Christi days there was always wind and always other boaters working the bay. Better options here in Virginia as well with local watermen always out there.
I can’t think of a single time I’ve needed a stapler or nail gun on Avemar. However, my Sawzall is always charged up and ready to sail!
The cordless nail gun is meant for boat building not to carry on board. It is a far faster and more efficient part attachment method than stitch and glue, screws or or in many cases clamps. Fire in SS brads and leave them in place. It can't be used in all places in a build but for planking, slippery laminate alignments etc it is ideal. I introduced the cordless nail gun to a group SCAMP build some years ago and my pal John Welsford was amazed, had to have one and packed it back to NZ in his suitcase, instant convert.
I can imagine you carrying the ever versatile Sawzall on board:-) for a myriad of purposes, mosquito wars, keeping crew focused on sail trim and more. Perhaps general dining use such as cutting vegetables, slicing bread, portioning out sardines and of course due to versatility the now and again beard trim or hair cut:-):-)
Yes, it is primarily used in the galley! ;)
Outboard: Sailed my old Benford 22, 4500 lbs, wind, tide, and 10' spruce oars the years I owned it after launch. Made me a better sailor, planned ahead better....BUT, I have loved my four stroke
outboards from the very first beginnings of my dotage. Sail it away or motor it away.
Hawaiian Tropic sunscreen on a warm day makes you feel like you are in the tropics! Sell the oil but sail the sunscreen!
And Howard sounds like a Fustini's man :)
https://www.fustinis.com/order/category/vinegars_11/?gclid=CjwKCAjw04yjBhApEiwAJcvNoZLrsTcdeYCAE5YgcVLeVKC38RCVS3mhD-Z7wM4VZ3CL5kDp1IvpHBoCFUkQAvD_BwE
Some good athletic, physical therapy knee-pad/braces available with gel pads that will stabilize your patella and stay in place. Good investment; found out too late after a few too many twist-landings but definitely connected to my knee-bone.
Torqeedo electric outboard, stow it. I often row my Potter 15, but it is really nice to have a motor when I am tired or too far from home to row back. Recently I broke my wrist so there will be no sailing for quite some time. I will need the motor when I start sailing again until my wrist is more fully healed. Be careful on ladders! :)
Dark roast whole bean coffee is a definite must. Do you have any favorite brands to recommend?
You are absolutely correct about the PITA of air hoses and noisy heavy air compressors. What's the best cordless nailer you've run across? Thanks much for sharing your experiences.
BTW You might enjoy a new book, "The Wager" by David Grann.