@danshtr Yep! I originally created the web page because the KZbin channel is difficult to find. But there had been few views of the web page, so I dropped it. The Go Daddy system is a little difficult to understand. I think I have reserved the domain name for another year, but I let the hosting expire.

@@oddman-out what boat are you using here

@@danshtr This is the wherry "Ruth" by Dave Gentry. It is the subject of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnKWdJmYlMiKm5Y

I think it was Waterkaarten: Boat Navigation in the Google play store. My subscription has expired so I can't see it any longer. There are some screen shots in the video.

Many thanks.

Sorry for the slow reply, I have had relatives visiting. For sure the higher freeboard impacts the geometry of the install. I think the only way to figure it out is to put the boat in the water and see how it looks. The oar blades should not go into the water below the top of the blade, just barely buried in the water. You could adjust by raising the seat. You could adjust by using longer oars, but that would require longer outriggers, and I am not sure that is practical. Raising the seat may make your boat a little unstable. With longer oars you could also reduce blade size which would reduce the need to spread the oarlocks with a longer rigger. I have seen some boats where the gunwhale was cut down. You may need to settle for rowing the boat with the oars hitting you a little higher in the chest than is desirable. Unfortunately the geometry is complicated in that there are an infinite number of permutations, and probably more than one way to get there. I think I only paid $12 or something like that for the Kindle version of the rigging guide book, and you will probably want to have that to help with your modifications. Good luck!

@@oddman-out thank you for your Tipps!

Sorry for the slow reply. I was not tempted by the sliding rigger concept, but primarily due to the cost. I am assuming you are talking about this rig: www.rowingrigs.com/product-page/sliding-rigger-row-wing I think it makes sense conceptually, my boat does hobbyhorse a little as I row it. But it doesn't seem significant, and I have had such good luck with the Angus system that it didn't seem to make sense to try something new. I don't know what that weighs. The original in this boat weighed 25 pounds, and I am pretty sure the system I am using is around 5 pounds. The weight advantage more than offsets the disadvantage of the weight moving forward and aft (at least in my little pea brain!) AI seems to think the Alden rig weighs 18 pounds. Like everything else with these boats, there is a balance of cost and performance that will work for you.

Most of the Garmin MFDs I have seen have a settings page, and from there a communications page. From the manual for this unit: Settings > Communications On this page were Serial Port, 0183, 2000, and wireless settings. Then: NMEA 2000 Settings - Select Settings > Communications > NMEA 2000 Setup. Device List: Displays the devices connected to the network. So finding the device list with the Radio/AIS unit shown was relatively straightforward. But it only appears when the unit is connected via 2000 and powered on. (Made that mistake once!) And this is an optional step just to reassure yourself it is connected, it works as soon as everything is hooked up and turned on. One of the things I love about the N2K network is how easy it is. If you have it connected right with the power and the terminators, the information exchange between units is seamless. I always struggled with the 0183 network whenever there was more than one device. I highly recommend the upgrade.

I used the Petit EZPoxy. It has held up really well. I have put more than 60 miles on it, probably 7 or 8 trips so far. I am very careful with it, the skin on frame makes me a little nervous so I never beach it, I just step out in shallow water and carry the boat ashore. So far there are no signs of any peeling or loss of gloss, no scratches, and it still looks really good. Below the waterline the builder had put a coat of clear polyurethane varnish, and that part is holding up well too. I am quite pleased with the passing job. I did use some Penetrol on the application, I think it helped get a smoother finish.

Cool! What time of year is that?

@@oddman-out usually in the summer time. They have a long sword like tails and catfish love them.

@@LeSexyJames Thanks!

Thanks for the comment!

When I see just sea lions in the river, and no birds, I agree they are probably after the steelhead. But I am not sure, Tacoma Power shows few fish arriving at their facility.

@@oddman-out the count went from 11 two weeks ago to 67 last week

Nice! Thanks for the update. I don't think I am getting out as much as you are, I appreciate you making the comment.

I sold the big wherry in that video and have just completed the same project with a Gentry Designed "Ruth". It went really well, was easy because I was replacing a drop in unit with the Angus Rowboats sliding seat rig. Replacing the fixed thwarts, your project will be more difficult! So, yes! Good Luck!

Thank you! Cheers!

Haha! I hadn't thought about that. Thanks, I loved your comment.

Спасибо, я ценю комментарий.

Joseph, thanks for the comment. The Animas River valley was glorious in the winter, for sure. It looks like you have some interest in model railroading too. I noted just yesterday that the Bachmann model railroad outfit has a Durango and Silverton train set. How fun is that?

Exactly right! ...and my old blue F250 that my grandson is now driving.

Mark, thanks for the comment. I appreciate the pronunciation comment, I never know. I read it, but I never hear people saying it, so I just pronounce it like I think it should be said. In this case I used Thomas Jefferson's house as a guide.

We are tryinig to figure out what to do with them! The tank and pump have been sitting in the yard now for several years. If you have a use for them, please let me know.

Ryan, Thanks for the input! Yes, we would love to have the prior pictures. Are they hard copy, or do you have them electronically? If they are prints, maybe I can make arrangements to stop by and pick them up. Please email me privately at [email protected] Thanks!

Ryan - I hadn't followed up with you on this! If you still have those pictures, you could just photo them and send them to me.... Or whatever! Please let me know. My direct email is nick.kelso.wa at gmail. Thanks!