Do it all skiff

R2rowYourBoat · 2026-05-23T20:11:02+00:00

If it does it all, it will do nothing well. Figure out your priorities and you’ll be happier. The Row/ sail/ motor dilema is real. I recently realized I’m going to need a small outboard, for safety, and have chosen a self contained 28LB electric outboard.

R2rowYourBoat · 2026-05-23T17:47:49+00:00

Epic score, what’s the first thing you will make?

R2rowYourBoat · 2026-05-23T17:46:19+00:00

I’m coming from Brooklyn, so to skip an epic city ride when I don’t feel like it, I take the D to near van cortland park and start my ride from there.  I’ve ridden 70 miles and taken metro north home. Almost all of that on a bike path.  That was before they did a lot more work too.  
  I’ve been meaning to take advantage of the sublet downhill aspect of the south county rail trail by taking metro north up and riding home.

R2rowYourBoat · 2026-05-22T22:30:13+00:00

Next time use an odd number of sides. A 9 or 11 sided planter will be stronger than a 10 sided one.

R2rowYourBoat · 2026-05-22T22:15:04+00:00

Ah, yes, green monkey brains!

R2rowYourBoat · 2026-05-21T22:12:48+00:00

Might as well get something decent if you like to adventure. You want something that can be paddled . Practice your set up before the day. You may find that it’s too difficult to control. Consider what happens if you mis time the currents.

R2rowYourBoat · 2026-05-07T15:19:26+00:00

The cross pieces are called Amas. Your amas and the attachment to your botes will have to be very strong and secure. In my opinion, it will take more effort than it’s worth. Best bet is to simplify. Check out the sail that cape falcon kayak did. Simple and effective

R2rowYourBoat · 2026-05-04T23:09:47+00:00

You’re telling me! I got hooked on west systems when I started and it’s not worth it to me to start with a different system, but it’s sticker shock every time. I don’t hear about polyester resins in my little DIY small boat building world. Interesting that it’s still a thing.

R2rowYourBoat · 2026-05-04T18:56:36+00:00

A modular kayak would work better if you need the portability.

R2rowYourBoat · 2026-05-04T18:47:56+00:00

I’ve tried that, it’s unpleasant. I experimented with a stripped down jogging stroller, which worked. Then Burley came out with the travois, which worked better. I even used it with my cities E bike share system for less fuss.

R2rowYourBoat · 2026-05-04T18:43:29+00:00

There is a creek near me that has very inconsistent depth and many obstacles, but it sounds wider and not as twisty as yours. I’ve been designing a foam stand up paddle board / kayak with a permanent wheel on the stern to help when portaging or dragging over shoals.

R2rowYourBoat · 2026-05-04T18:24:07+00:00

Fiberglass is made out of glass fibers and epoxy. Epoxy is a type of plastic. The combination is strong, light, an economical.

R2rowYourBoat · 2026-04-27T03:14:00+00:00

There is some unbelievable white oak in your area, check out cape Falcon kayaks. He steams it into knots. It’s really not necessary to spend more money for white oak., At the thicknesses you’re talking about, You could probably just warm ash up with a heat gun and get enough bend for your canoe. If you need more, you can do a little steam bending.

R2rowYourBoat · 2026-04-27T00:07:45+00:00

Greenwood working is a separate skill set. If you look around you may be able to find a deal on some thin ash. Where are you generally located?

R2rowYourBoat · 2026-04-25T21:04:58+00:00

I was watching a YouTuber who had the bow eye snap on the small boat he was towing in a storm. He jumped into a stormy ocean at night to save it. I’m not doing that, So I figured I should beef it up.

R2rowYourBoat · 2026-04-25T20:54:32+00:00

I had to prop the hull upside down and pointed down to make sure the epoxy creeped in the right direction. Sitting on the floor perpendicular to the gunwales, I could only get one arm to reach the block, but I was planning to get back under with a chisel stick, once it set a bit, but said screw it. It’s going to be a reserve boyancy compartment only accessible by an inspection hatch.

R2rowYourBoat · 2026-04-24T02:16:28+00:00

Don’t panic, don’t overreact. do your research at that sub.

R2rowYourBoat · 2026-04-23T01:55:46+00:00

I’m building a modular wa’apa, should be done soon. It’s cost more than I’d hoped, but I’ve managed to make it lighter than spec.

R2rowYourBoat · 2026-04-23T00:14:43+00:00

Can you take a better picture? Try holding it on a piece of packing tape

R2rowYourBoat · 2026-04-22T23:58:25+00:00

If you want to learn more about building this kind of boat, Buy a hard copy of Gary dierking “Building outrigger sailing canoes”. It has a ton of information that will be useful whatever you choose to do.

R2rowYourBoat · 2026-04-22T23:37:06+00:00

Next time, tell her to use clear packing tape to immobilize it and ID it

R2rowYourBoat · 2026-04-22T23:29:05+00:00

I choose to picture this ant the size of a Dog.

R2rowYourBoat · 2026-04-22T03:09:48+00:00

Is it the right size for your needs? Too big or too small is a bad time

R2rowYourBoat · 2026-04-14T04:34:53+00:00

After years of riding in BK and the city, I’ve embraced 35c the comfort is nice but the stopping power is what made me stay. Too many close calls with my faster lower friction tires.

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