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Great thread theme idea! Being from Florida, gotta love anything Buffett... But here’s my favorite Maritime songs:

Have you sent to 34609 yet?

If you’re not using one, a good anchor chain can really help!

That’s a great little 65 year old tiny! Add the memories and some elbow grease, and it'll be priceless! Done well, it could have another 65 years ahead, and who knows how many more memories… FuzzyGrub’s advice to take your time and do it right is good counsel! I rehabbed a 50 year old 12’...

And here’s a 360° stern light, but it’s pricey: https://a.co/d/2HsdBkj

I’ve considered the same thing for the same reason. I haven’t purchased it yet, but this is what I’m looking at: https://a.co/d/cmDrtPJ

Follow-up: All went well… Idalia went further north enough to limit damage in our area to mostly storm surge vs wind damage. My rig didn’t budge, and I’m confident that would have been the case with even 100+ mph winds. I truly believe that the dog tether is sufficient if turned in deep with...

The cork screw is about 18”. I tested it first… Give it a try, and you might think different. Suggestions? Btw, I hope you never have to work side by side with a FEMA worker during or after event, but if you do, you might think different about that too.

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I think of myself as a resourceful hack… So I’m on the Florida Gulf Coast, in the cross hairs of hurricane Idalia! I have a 1974 12’ StarCraft w/ 9.9 Yamaha. To secure my rig, I use one of those corkscrew dog tethers to tie down the tongue of my trailer in the yard. I also leave my outboard on...

Good link to info on HIN & SN history: https://www.boatsafe.com/hull-id-numbers/#:~:text=All%20boats%20manufactured%20or%20imported,numbers%20like%20your%20car's%20VIN.

Could have been replaced with a poly alternative to wood… $325 sounds like a great price if it’s in decent condition.

How you plan to use it makes all the difference. Given your size, a 12” boat “might” work if you are planning to be the only passenger and use oars or just an electric trolling motor for propulsion. But add another passenger and/or a motor and you definitely need to consider a 14” boat at least...

This story hit home for me because I restored my boat last year and really questioned whether I should bother with the foam. Two seats had the original 50 year old foam and the third seat had no foam. Eventually I decided that at my age safety was important, so I bit the bullet and did all three...

Btw, this incident just occurred this past week: https://www.wafb.com/2023/08/07/rescued-boater-spent-more-than-day-lost-sea-small-craft/?outputType=amp

I appreciate all the perspectives, each with their own merit! As a 65 yr old who grew up on an island on the Florida gulf coast, I have to admit that even 50+ years ago as a kid, I took the same kinds of risks, as did every kid I knew on the island and surrounding areas. That’s what kids did...

Attached are a couple pics that highlight the importance of floatation foam on small tin boats! This young man floated for two days off the coast of St Augustine, Florida. Stung by jelly fish, severe sunburn and circling sharks, he survived because the boat’s flotation foam was intact and he...

No one ever said that love is rational. I think it’s the right choice to proceed forward, Sonny1… once complete, that little boat will have a “spirit” that no new or ordinary boat could ever touch! Or few will understand. But you will!

Thank you! Question - why no chain on the stern anchor?

I have a 12ft v-hull tiny, w/ 9.9 Yamaha on a fixed jack plate. I live in Florida and explore everywhere - rivers, lakes & Gulf of Mexico. I’m looking for suggestions for the best, most versatile, anchor system. Type, weight, material, line length, 1 or 2 anchors, chain/no chain, storage, tips...