Jaysen's V12 -- 'Lil Bit' of everything fun

[terrulian]

What's wrong with the oar collars?

[Jaysen]

What's wrong with the oar collars?

They are 3/8" diameter too large. Really the cheap oars are 3/8" diameter to small if you want to be exact about it. As mentioned earlier... all my fault.

Perfect for post number 1000

I hadn't noticed! I'd agree.

Looks great! I say launch it

I've opted to risk a float tomorrow. Lil Bit is right on the edge of needing to be registered (numbers displayed) and I'll be up in the docks which should get me left alone. Pics and video WILL be provided.

[terrulian]

Cool. Exciting day!

[cape man]

Hope the weather there is as gorgeous as here. Exciting day!

[Jaysen]

Early reports (aka me standing on a dock saying "today I shall float on your surface in my BOAT!") indicate a bit of wind, calm seas (relative calm) and favorable tide for a post lunch experimental float. Boss Lady has promised to video ("if it sinks I want to have it to send to the kids") and there may be a bit of audience. Apparently the "dumba$$ yankee" and his activities are the subject of much thought and debate in these parts.

I'm officially calling this "not a launch". I will consider her first "sail trail" the official launch. I hope no one is too upset about that.

[Eric1]

I hope it goes as planned Jaysen! Happy Memorial Weekend!

[Jeff]

I hope the "testing" non-launch goes well Jaysen!! Send us photos!! Jeff

[Jaysen]

Well... there's a small problem.

Everyone mixes a bad batch once in a while right?

Epoxy still soft. Screws not holding. It's been 80+ since yesterday. Cleaning out the holes and making a new batch.

Looks like tomorrow will be the next test opportunity

[Fuzz]

Well...................crap
Hope tomorrow is a better day.

[Jaysen]

Today isn't so bad.

Bigger problem for tomorrow... no help from the boss since she's working.