Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Two Words That Will Make You Sound Smart. LINE SHAFT!

The Line Shaft at Reedville Marine Railway

A huge thanks to Bill Basler for providing the correct term for the gear belt thing in the ceiling. It’s called a “Line Shaft” he c… Read more

Sunday, January 31, 2021

How is it my 58 came with a 56?

25 hp 1956? – kicker 58? – boat 58

Something has always confused me about Yip Yap. Its registered as a 1958, and if you track the hull numbers it kinda fits. Yet it has a 1956 engine on i… Read more

Monday, September 14, 2020

Nesting – Getting Ready For Winter. Yes. I Said It.

Finished Work tops. Somehow I know this isnt a smart idea.

The W word, and we are not even close to last gasping here in VA. Hell I got until November, and with Sweet Pea can go most through the year. … Read more

Friday, June 12, 2020

Dang It! I Fell Asleep At The Wheel. You May Do The Same!

Syds Box O’Stuff

Well, if you kept clicking on yesterdays story to see the answer to the NOS box, I simply fell asleep. Yes around 8pm east coast, or 5 pm west coast, or well, you get the idea… Read more

Friday, April 17, 2020

Basement Classic Boat Find Of The Pandemic!

Now where were we? Oh Ya.. Keys..

Well, we all made it to another day, and Bob Weaver and Jeff Morgan found the keys. But of course the door wont open, so we tried the other method. Walking down stai… Read more