Recent content by Kit_B

I know this discussion is old, but if you want to make Brussels sprouts... Marinade a good heap of baby sprouts (cut into halves) in olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic & a chopped fresh lemon (squeeze a bit, to get at the juice). Either put the whole works in foil & bake, or throw them on the...

I found a great recipe on another forum. It's an old-school, tried & true method that has worked really well, for a lot of people. 1 part boiled linseed oil 2 parts mineral spirits 1 part quality spar urethane, (like Helmsman) Mix it up, really well. Brush it on, until your wood stops...

To do the splashwell drains, I ordered aluminum tubes with a single flange & then I got some 5/8" hardware & some 1/2" tube fittings.

I just got done rebuilding the transom on my boat. The motor hung in my garage for 8 days, while I went through the process of tearing it apart & putting it back together. I tested the finished product & it put a smile on my face. No leaks & strong as an ox. Here are some photos...

Thank you. Hmmm...I should have taken photos of that part. I cut exterior grade plywood (not the green stuff), to fit the existing brackets & seat mounts. The plywood got a few coats of spar varnish. Then, I used outdoor carpet adhesive, to attach the carpet & stapled to the underside (like you...

After adding the extra weight, I took the boat on the water & checked my speed with a GPS. I was able to hit 20.4 mph, with my 1968 Johnson 20hp motor. Then, I noticed it was pulling water up the transom & should be raised up. I moved the motor as far up as it could go (an extra 1.25"). I'm now...

My 1968 Johnson 20hp was pushing my 1970 Lund 14' tin boat at around 22mph, 2 years ago (before I had everything dialed in). I haven't checked it, lately...But, I don't see why you'd have too much trouble getting 25mph from a newer 25hp, with the boat you mention.

My grandfather used to make them with ice cream pails, concrete & big eyebolts.

Wow...That's pretty cool. Your old setup looks nearly identical. I thought about taking out the middle seat, but there's very little room in these boats to add replacement foam. And, I wasn't sure about how that would influence wieght distribution & rigidity. I still might do it, in the future...

Thank you! There was a whole lotta sweat involved, with the weather we've been having.

Now, it's not 100% complete & it isn't gorgeous... But, I took the old girl out on the water last night, to see how I like the changes. Turns out, it's a much better fishing machine than it used to be. I'll have to mount the depth finder & trolling motor...Do some wiring...And, add a few little...

+1! If you've ever had pool noodles that have been exposed to the elements for more than a couple years, you'll know they're a terrible investment. They start to crumble & flake, very quickly. I'd be afraid of what I can't see, below the floor.

Well, I've been slowly making progress. It's been a little hard to get much done, with the heat & humidity here in Maple Grove, MN. I know it's not the most glamorous build, but I'm really happy with what I've got, so far. I hope the functionality keeps me happy. I may still opt for a small...

Beersmith rocks! You can input your brewing system details, then configure recipes & the program will anticipate your resulting efficiencies, temperature steps, IBUs, color & more. I can't believe I ever brewed great beer without it.

Yes...The white trailer is mine. I believe the stickers on the fenders say "Shore Station".