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General Talk / Re: Chevy truck drive off of Monterey Wharf

« on: April 09, 2024, 02:30:06 PM »

Florida Man has nothing on these guys...

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General Talk / Re: Stuff I learned registering my new kayak trailer at the DMV today

« on: April 05, 2024, 09:13:22 PM »

Quote from: SpeedyStein on April 05, 2024, 03:40:56 PM

... if no plate or VIN might be easiest to tell them it was custom made.

Any idea what happens in that case. Coincidentally, I'm building a trailer for my Hobie AI, and it should be done any day now (I've been saying for a couple of months, but this time I mean it!)

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Introductions / Re: Introduction

« on: April 05, 2024, 09:05:58 PM »

Steeeeve, making copies!

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Introductions / Re: intro #2

« on: April 04, 2024, 07:25:32 PM »

See you on the water in Santa Cruz, AA.

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Introductions / Re: New here since 2012!

« on: April 03, 2024, 07:58:50 AM »

Welcome, FR.

A few more posts, and you'll be averaging one per year...

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General Talk / Re: Sunglasses that I highly recommend

« on: April 01, 2024, 10:37:18 AM »

Quote from: JoeDubC on April 01, 2024, 10:10:00 AM

Beware of cheap sunglasses. Polarization is a minimum, but according to my optometrist, quality of UV A and B blockage varies. He says you need to look up lens ratings - I'm not sure where. Cheap sunglasses can actually do more harm than not wearing any, by increasing the dilation of your eyes, letting in more UV.

Not sure that I'd trust an optometrist on this issue, as the would seem to have a vested interest in selling expensive glasses. Here is an article where a bunch of cheap sunglasses were actually tested for UV protection:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2374185/Are-cheap-sunglasses-safe-We-asked-eye-expert-analyse-cut-price-shades.html

Although there were a couple of duds (for various reasons), the conclusion by their expert is: 'I've been pleasantly surprised,' says Mr Goldberg. 'It seems in the vast majority of cases the CE marks can be trusted and manufacturers are taking greater care about the type of sunglass they sell - even at the budget end of the market.'

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General Talk / Re: Sunglasses that I highly recommend

« on: March 31, 2024, 06:42:36 PM »

Thanks for the video.

Those look great for the price, but I tend to lose my sunglasses more often than anything else on my AI, so I go super-duper-el-cheapo:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001YXRDC/?th=1

Although these are not polarized, they are remarkably scratch-resistant. They are also easy to clean on the water, which is important to me, as I'm often getting splashed when piloting my AI, and I hate looking thru water drops. I have a fairly small noggin myself, and these fit great, but they might be a bit tight if you are a human cabezon...

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General Talk / Re: USCG Proposing to Remove Mile Buoy - Santa Cruz - Voice opposition by 4/3/2024!

« on: March 30, 2024, 11:55:34 AM »

Quote from: fishbushing on March 30, 2024, 10:03:32 AM

That's great to hear.

+1

I also sent them a message and did not get a reply (not that I was expecting one).

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Introductions / Re: New to NCKA

« on: March 29, 2024, 01:56:03 PM »

Welcome. I’d like to visit Kayakastan some time.

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Craftsmen's Corner / Re: Hull Protection

« on: March 27, 2024, 04:35:02 PM »

Quote from: SpeedyStein on March 27, 2024, 12:05:18 PM

This is gonna be controversial, but I'm considering riveting them to the hull. I have some waterproof rivets - I'm thinking two along the front edge and one at the rear. Silicon caulk or RVT sealant along the edges and at the rivets.

I enjoy drilling holes in my kayaks, but I'd never intentionally make a hole below the waterline. If nothing else, I'd think it would completely destroy any resale value.

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CA Regulations / Re: 2024 Groundfish Regulation Change Summary (Approved on 3/26/2024)

« on: March 26, 2024, 07:27:54 PM »

Thanks for the info!

SFD looks super-simple. But, are we really supposed to use a descending device, even if fish are caught in relatively shallow water? I usually fish for for bigger game, and generally barbless. I've released vast numbers of RF bycatch, and it's always no-touch--just grab the hook and shake. It seems to me that a descending device will have a lot more chance of harming the fish than what I do, with no possible benefit, at least in shallow(ish) water.

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General Talk / Re: Scammers

« on: March 25, 2024, 06:13:11 PM »

What a scam!

Personally, unless I recognize the number, I let all calls go to voicemail. Most of them won't even bother to leave a message, and if they do, it's a lot easier to ignore, as you're not caught off guard.

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General Talk / Re: Need six pack fishing charter recommendation

« on: March 25, 2024, 01:12:25 PM »

Quote from: Squidder K on August 31, 2018, 09:00:50 AM

If this guys fishes back east, don't go for striped bass, he will laugh at you.

Also, if they are from MD or VA, and you tell them that you are fishing for rockfish, they'll think that you are targeting stripers.

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Hobie Kayaks / Re: Guide - Metal 180 MD Sprocket Installation

« on: March 24, 2024, 07:16:58 AM »

Excellent info!

I've been thinking about putting the metal sprockets on my GT drives (no 180s for me). I'd be curious to know if you notice even a slight increase in noise from the metal-to-metal contact when pedaling on the water (I'm obsessed with silent pedaling).

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Introductions / Re: From Dauntless to Titan x

« on: March 23, 2024, 05:27:02 PM »

Welcome. Nice WSB…

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Introductions / Re: New here since 2012!

General Talk / Re: Sunglasses that I highly recommend

General Talk / Re: Sunglasses that I highly recommend

General Talk / Re: USCG Proposing to Remove Mile Buoy - Santa Cruz - Voice opposition by 4/3/2024!

Introductions / Re: New to NCKA

Craftsmen's Corner / Re: Hull Protection

CA Regulations / Re: 2024 Groundfish Regulation Change Summary (Approved on 3/26/2024)

General Talk / Re: Scammers

General Talk / Re: Need six pack fishing charter recommendation

Hobie Kayaks / Re: Guide - Metal 180 MD Sprocket Installation

Introductions / Re: From Dauntless to Titan x