Recent content by boatnoob

I am dying to sail again. I can't stand having to rely on an outboard motor and an unrowable john for my tender on my live aboard sailboat. I have a 12 foot johnboat with like a 3.5 foot beam at widest, and I also have a v-boat about 10 feet. I am wondering if anyone has ever tried to put a...

I have a saltwater tender aluminum jon boat. It stays in saltwater at all times. Right now it is leaking seams and rivets, not too many of them, but enough to be a significant problem for it's use. its dry on a beach now and this is what I plan to do. Sand/wire brush the whole thing. Acetone...

Thanks a lot. I will check if West has it locally , or another marine store. There are plenty in Miami

I live on an at anchor sailboat that needs a ton of work in Miami Florida. I need to get to shore and back frequently and reliably, and bring supplies like big plywood sheets to shore. I have a decent 2 stroke 5 HP yamaha outboard. For some reason finding a dinghy for sale is incredibly...