Kayaks and Airstreams

[SuperTrouper]

[QUOTE="doorgunner"]

anyway 3 of the 4 days were under a single red flag, Coastie speak for small craft warnings. made for some very interesting paddling.

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My wife and I drove our 8 yr old and his friend out to Bodega head late in the day Sunday in the car. We stopped at Spud Pt. for some Chowdah and went out to the head. We kept the boys away from the edge so they wouldn't blow away. I commented how angry the ocean was. Hard to believe that you were out there in a Kayak YIKES!

Anyway, glad you got some crab. I was wondering which campground you prefer. Doran, Spud Pt. Regional, Porto Bodega or the Dunes. Been to Wrights and love it but was wondering about the others. We are close in Petaluma and plan to make some trips later in the year.

Brad

[barts]

Originally Posted by doorgunner

Even thow it was blowing like snot the trailer was parked in full sunshine and was 78 F. during the day, outside low 50's. At night if dropped into the low 40's, lotsa wind and we were able to keep the trailer at a comfortable 62 F all night using my Dickinson direct vent yacht heater on low setting.Just propane, no electric needed.

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A DIckenson is what is going into the Tin Pickle once the kitchen remodel is done... drilling that hole through the roof for the vent is going to be a real pucker-inducing job.

Do you have the 9000 or the 12000?

Dickinson Marine - Newport Propane Boat Heater / Fireplace

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- Bart

[Sky]

I have 15 outings so far this year, but I'm in Florida. You get extra points for going out in that weather and those temps. What were you wearing..... dry-suit? Sounds like a whole bunch of fun

Spotted a pair of dolphins feeding in about 2 feet of water yesterday. Caught up to them and they let me cruise 6 feet from their side for awhile, until they decided they didn't like me anymore. Darn near half the length of my 17' kayak. That was my excitement for the week.

[Zeppelinium]

Originally Posted by doorgunner

Just returned from 4 days of crabbing at Bodega Bay,Ca. add 6 other days since the beginning of the month and I'm up to 10, TEN , already. one shy of Zeps total for last year!!. lol
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Even thow it was blowing like snot the trailer was parked in full sunshine and was 78 F. during the day, outside low 50's. At night if dropped into the low 40's, lotsa wind and we were able to keep the trailer at a comfortable 62 F all night using my Dickinson direct vent yacht heater on low setting.Just propane, no electric needed.
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I used my New Wadefish plans built kayak. Sit on top , 15 foot 48 lbs. Great yak for crabbing.

Living well is the best revenge. You are getting yours, obviously.

I will not do much better on the water this year, at least not until the new house is finished.

Thanks for the reminder on the Dickenson heater. If anyone sees a good sale on one, post it here, please. I'm thinking the 9000 is plenty big enough for a Safari.

Wadefish? Why don't I remember that one? Photo please.

Zep

[doorgunner]

Bart;
Just looked at the sticker on the Dickinson "9000/1200". kinda confusing huh. I'm sure I got the larger one as the Excella is a 32 footer. Also I got mine from Redden Marine Supply in Bellingham , Washington. You've seen mine working haven't you? It'll be at Casini in a few months. Only complaint about the heater is the 12v fan is noisy so I don't use it.IIRC it's 9000 btu without the fan, 12000 btu fan on.So I'm looking for a brushless fan to slam in there.
Brad: yup the ocean was struttin her stuff , sunday was a little tamer than saturday. Only the strong survive inn those conditions. and having some brains does not hurt. One needs to know their capabilities. We were wearing dry suits, pfd,s ,whistles,knifes,gps, crab traps. etc, safety first, Donnie and I are very strong paddlers.
Spud point has the best chowda around for sure! We stay out on the peninsula by the Coastie station,at Doran. Sonoma county Parks are great places. We will be staying at the State park a few days prior to the Casini Forum Rally.just for something different
Zep, I'm too broke to post pics on the forum, All the good intel I provide here, heck , they should pay me to post. lol
Sky; man , you're kickin it!! getting ready for that big kayak race down there or what?

[doorgunner]

Bart;
got the dimensions and did some research.
I have the small Dickinson Heater. Works just fine , sometimes in the mornings when it gets really cold outside I fire up the cat heater on the wall, another 8000 btu's. That thing singes your hair off when you stand close to it!. then again if it's that cold I need to roll somewhere warm.
See you @ Casini !
I'll be burning real wood this time!

[Scott J-24]

DG,

Great reading about your crabbing and kayak adventure. Looking forward to seeing you both at Casini.

[Zeppelinium]

Originally Posted by doorgunner

...I have the small Dickinson Heater. Works just fine , sometimes in the mornings when it gets really cold outside I fire up the cat heater on the wall, another 8000 btu's. ...

You fire up the cat instead of turning on the fan in the Dickinson? Z

[doorgunner]

Scott,
The place we crab at is only 14 miles from Casini. We are staying there a few days prior to Casini. If you are up early you could swing by and hopefully I'll have a few fresh dungies for consumption!
Zep.
The cat I have is a Olympian 8100. The "burner" measures 12" X 15". I call it my wall torch. Yes it really puts it out. You've met Linda Lu, when she wants it hot,she means right now!! The cat is a scorcher. I think you have a smaller sissy one in your rig.
I'm off to paddle the PAX for day 11 on the water this year, lol

[Zeppelinium]

Originally Posted by doorgunner

... You've met Linda Lu, when she wants it hot,she means right now!! The cat is a scorcher. I think you have a smaller sissy one in your rig...

Yes, I have and my impression is that she can make it hot all by her little self, when she wants to. Sissy one? I always say, the right tool for the right job. No big watches for me.

Zep

[doorgunner]

Originally Posted by Zeppelinium

No big watches for me.

Zep

uhhh, then exactly what do you call that battleship tandem you constructed?
That's about the biggest kayak I've seen!!!
I thought you were gonna post a pic of my new wade fish ? more lol.
Need Wine?
(12 days this year)

[the544man]

not a kayak but here's a few pics of our cedar canoe at home ready for a trip and on the deshutes river in central Oregon. cheers Ted

[doorgunner]

Me And Molly - YouTube

Ted;
Here's some canoe film for you!
Nice looking craft you've got there!
Tell us a bit about it!

I used to own a 544 Volvo back in the 70's. just loved syncing the dual side draft carbs, seemed like weekly. funny memories.

[nilesrob]

Originally Posted by the544man

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not a kayak but here's a few pics of our cedar canoe at home ready for a trip and on the deshutes river in central Oregon. cheers Ted

Beautiful boat!! Stunning. Oh, and nice trailer. OK, cute kids. Did I miss anything?

[the544man]

Thanks. The cedar strip canoe was made from plans by a guy in Eugene Oregon. I just got lucky finding it on Craigslist a year ago. It's quiet on the water and tracks great. I've had it at clear lake oregon with my boys and it was a blast trout fishing with it. At that lake you can see 70 feet beneath you it's so clear. Kind of like scuba diving on top of the water. I bought the bubble as a project and completed it a year ago. And my 544 engine is now hanging from a hoist. That's my new project which will hopefully ready it for the next 50 years. Thanks for following up. I'll check out that canoe video. Cheers. Ted (Dallas Oregon ).

[doorgunner]

Oru Kayak

I keep forgetting to paste the above. This is a California company. looks like they may have another option for Airstreamers.
I'ld really like to paddle one of these, could be fun in the small surf and class 2 stuff.
Their Facebook page has some good video on their craft.

[Airslide]

DG.... How did I forget you were in Bodega again. Are you guys headed out there before Casini?

@ 544man.. Is that a B18 hanging from the rafters? Or is a B16 cant remember. I was a Volvo technician from 82' -2002' and the 544 is still one of my favorites..

Vinnie

[the544man]

I have a 1964 544 sport. So it's the b18. It's a fun car to drive and is a nice change from all the muscle cars out there.

[bolerama]

Originally Posted by doorgunner

Thanks for the post, doorgunner. But wow, it's a bit of a tear jerker on a Sunday morning! Great pics and touching music.
Lisa

[Zeppelinium]

[QUOTE=doorgunner;1256573]Oru Kayak

I keep forgetting to paste the above. This is a California company. looks like they may have another option for Airstreamers....QUOTE]

Anyone put down a deposit? This looks super if you don't want to load up the roof racks. Or if you want to take your own boat to drift down the Mekong. The airlines frown on taking the 18-footers. Z