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- Sun Dec 31, 2017 12:38 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Why Build Boats
- Replies: 5
- Views: 481
Re: Why Build Boats
For me that "memorable" moment during construction of the True Grit was when I completed the framing for the inverted hull and stood back and looked at the robust yet gracefully sweeping lines of the wood structure I had created. I have built a lot of things big and small but nothing match...
- Tue Dec 26, 2017 5:42 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Why Build Boats
- Replies: 5
- Views: 481
Why Build Boats
I recent news item caught my interest. The story concerned the annual reenactment of Washington crossing the Delaware River in 1776. It mentioned this year boats were being provided by the Philadelphia Waterborne which is a non profit that teaches boat building skills to middle and high school stude...
- Tue Nov 21, 2017 9:09 pm
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: In hull Transducers
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2007
Re: In hull Transducers
I was too cheap to buy one of the "real" through the hull units.
KENS - I already answered that!

(already had the the transom mount)
- Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:56 pm
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: In hull Transducers
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2007
Re: In hull Transducers
Here is a link to a little info on my Cabin Skiff blog concerning a transducer I moved from the transom to the hull interior. Been there 16 years now and a lot of miles with no problems. Also used this method for a bow transducer on my True Grit. I was too cheap to buy one of the "real" th...
- Wed Oct 25, 2017 9:48 am
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: I guess it's time to come out of the closet!Bartender 24
- Replies: 1465
- Views: 212963
Re: I guess it's time to come out of the closet!Bartender 24
Not that is anything wrong with that! 

- Mon Sep 04, 2017 4:37 pm
- Forum: Gathering 2017
- Topic: PLEASE PROOF YOUR NAME TAGS
- Replies: 8
- Views: 688
- Mon Sep 04, 2017 4:36 pm
- Forum: Gathering 2017
- Topic: PLEASE PROOF YOUR NAME TAGS
- Replies: 8
- Views: 688
PLEASE PROOF YOUR NAME TAGS
On Sunday the 10th I will have to cut off any new Name Tags - have to get ready to make the trip! BUT please take a look at the ones I have generated so far and make sure there are no errors. If you see a mistake, let me know ASAP about needed corrections. OR if I have missed someone please post som...
- Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:48 pm
- Forum: Gathering 2017
- Topic: Gathering 2017 (G11) Name Tags - ATTENDEES PLEASE READ
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3302
Re: Gathering 2017 (G11) Name Tags - ATTENDEES PLEASE READ
Unfortunately those are also a no go. PhotoBucket has gone to a $400 charge if you want their site to do 3 party hosting. In other words, you can see your photos but no one else can unless you pay the ransom.
- Tue Aug 29, 2017 6:28 pm
- Forum: Gathering 2017
- Topic: Gathering 2017 (G11) Name Tags - ATTENDEES PLEASE READ
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3302
Re: Gathering 2017 (G11) Name Tags - ATTENDEES PLEASE READ
Bluesman - Not a Facebook user so I can not access it. 

- Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:13 pm
- Forum: Gathering 2017
- Topic: Gathering 2017 (G11) Name Tags - ATTENDEES PLEASE READ
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3302
Re: Gathering 2017 (G11) Name Tags - ATTENDEES PLEASE READ
John,
Don't seem to be able to find last years tag or any info on "DEVESH". Can you provide it?
Don't seem to be able to find last years tag or any info on "DEVESH". Can you provide it?
- Sat Aug 12, 2017 1:09 pm
- Forum: Gathering 2017
- Topic: Gathering 2017 (G11) Name Tags - ATTENDEES PLEASE READ
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3302
Re: Gathering 2017 (G11) Name Tags - ATTENDEES PLEASE READ
Bill,
Post your preferred Bartender photo and I will make new tags. AND any man or woman willing to suit up in a tyvek coveralls and spread epoxy on a hull SHOULD we listed as a co-builder!
Post your preferred Bartender photo and I will make new tags. AND any man or woman willing to suit up in a tyvek coveralls and spread epoxy on a hull SHOULD we listed as a co-builder!
- Fri Aug 11, 2017 9:22 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Travels and Adventures of "Curt's Dream", a True Grit design- Illinois River
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1330
Re: Travels and Adventures of "Curt's Dream", a True Grit design- Illinois River
Yes, Curt and I had a great time knocking around the Illinois Waterway. We covered a little over 200 miles and had just perfect weather to do it. I was looking forward to getting to see his boat for the first time and I wasn't disappointed! It is well thought out, very nicely built and truly impress...
- Thu Aug 10, 2017 4:27 pm
- Forum: Gathering 2017
- Topic: Gathering 2017 (G11) Name Tags - ATTENDEES PLEASE READ
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3302
Re: Gathering 2017 (G11) Name Tags - ATTENDEES PLEASE READ
Here is a sample of what I would like -
Name - Ray Macke
Alias - raymacke
Wife's name - Vickie Macke
Design built - True Grit (this could be "Design Under Construction ____________" or "Considering a _________",etc.)
Boat's name - Seaquinn
Name - Ray Macke
Alias - raymacke
Wife's name - Vickie Macke
Design built - True Grit (this could be "Design Under Construction ____________" or "Considering a _________",etc.)
Boat's name - Seaquinn
- Thu Aug 10, 2017 4:25 pm
- Forum: Gathering 2017
- Topic: Gathering 2017 (G11) Name Tags - ATTENDEES PLEASE READ
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3302
Gathering 2017 (G11) Name Tags - ATTENDEES PLEASE READ
Again this year for those that would like them I will be supplying name tags for attendees of G11. But I need you help. If you plan to attend and would like a custom name tag, do a post in this thread. What I would like is - Your NAME Your FORUM ALIAS Name of the DESIGN either finished or under cons...
- Sat Jul 15, 2017 12:58 pm
- Forum: Power Boats
- Topic: Photobucket mess
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2372
Re: Photobucket mess
Thanks Roberta, Let me give it a try. Don't have many photos on my laptop I take in the boat. IMG_0758b.jpg And right now I am on Kentucky Lake. IMG_0687b.jpg OK, looks like I just didn't know what I was doing. Missed the "PLACE INLINE" box. Need to Attach the photos and then place the cur...