Bill Whalen

Just saw this post on FB marketplace. Don't know anything about the boats or the seller... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/940806651384113/ Cheers!

I was able to peel off the keel strip without much effort. Scraped most of the adhesive of with razor, and then was able to get the reminder of with WD40 and a rag. I appreciate the advice and suggestions.

News story from Channel 5: https://www.wcvb.com/article/fishing-charter-rescues-massachusetts-family-drifted-far-from-shore-in-kayak/43922135?fbclid=IwAR2X2kGdtrr40gg8bzXMKtyXIEkz9T0X0e4gkZs1fQSfBywPZ40zeJwQ3rU#

Kayakers have been located and picked up by a good samaritan boater off Cat Island. Lucky ending to what could have been a very sad story.

Active search for an adult Female and two young kids (6 & 10) in a blue tandem kayak that left Grace Oliver's Beach, Marblehead (Behind Brown's Island ) more than two hours ago. Have not been seen. Last seen heading towards salem, around Peach's Point. Mhead, Salem and Beverly Harbormaster out searching now. Anyone out that might have seen them? If yes, please contact 911 with any information. Thank you

Thanks for the suggestions! Bill

Very good. Thank you, Mike!

Thanks, Mike!! Heat gun and pliers to pull it off? Acetone to remove the residue? And sand if necessary? Thanks again, Bill

Hi folks - Any suggestions for reapplying the keep strip where is coming off? It's mostly intact and good shape, but separating from the hull in several areas. Can this be saved? Suggestions for adhesive and process hold it in place, while drying? Thank you! Bill Whalen Marblehead

In case anyone might be interested, I just came across this listing for older, circa 2000, skegless Romany at $600. https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/boa/d/merrimac-romany-kayak-for-sale/7483416299.html Cheers!

Thank you for organizing and offering these up! I vert much look forward to it!

We found that there was no attendant on duty on Friday and no signage about non-residents. Had a great paddle up to Manchester. Cheers!

Hi there - Anyone know if non-residents can park at Lynch Park in Beverly, and launch the boats from the beach there? (I'm open for suggestions if there are better alternatives.) Thanks!! Bill Whalen

Located in Marblehead This universal compass can be used in its bracket as a steering compass or as a sighting compass when handheld. The 70un can be installed in any inclination or position - even upside down. The compass is easily attached or detached from the bracket to temporarily use it for sighting. It is also easy to remove for security purposes. With a main steering scale on the horizontal part and direct reading on the vertical edge 70un is ideal for boats with a sitting as well as a standing helmsman. $50

This universal compass can be used in its bracket as a steering compass or as a sighting compass when handheld. The 70un can be installed in any inclination or position - even upside down. The compass is easily attached or detached from the bracket to temporarily use it for sighting. It is also easy to remove for security purposes. With a main steering scale on the horizontal part and direct reading on the vertical edge 70un is ideal for boats with a sitting as well as a standing helmsman. Shock Cord with 4 clips, can be attached to perimeter lines $80 Thanks for looking