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Posts by James Jenkins‭

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Q&A Drain plug replacement for DePersia Bailer on Sunfish Sailboat

This is the plan B answer. It works but uses ferrous (will rust) parts. I found a source for Hex bolts, Zinc plated grade 8 steel yellow, 7/8"-14 x 2" I ordered it (Just under $10 with shipping.)...

posted 7y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to get a top-mount cooking burner for 20 lb propane tank?

As mentioned a few places here already, mounting a cooking surface directly to 20lb LPG container is going to be a stability problem. If you shop for a Turkey Fryer you should find something that...

posted 7y ago by James Jenkins‭

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Q&A What is the minimum knowledge to navigate with only a compass?

Assuming I have memorized the major Latitude and Longitudes as they relate to the world, as shown in the image below and that I know how to identify latitude & longitude with a compass. What e...

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to empty bowels before a hike?

Bring toilet paper and a shovel, exercise is a recognized method of increasing bowel motility (making you poo). Other than planning for the likely need, there are no reasonable medical measures yo...

posted 7y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How effective is sulfur for delousing my camp?

Sulfur has been used for centuries to get ride of nasty little bugs that infest the warm places we like to sleep. Assuming I have found natural sulfur sources can they be used to effectively and s...

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A In the absence of lead, what can I use for a projectile in a flintlock rifle?

A flintlock rifle is a weapon that can be indefinitely reloaded without any reliance on infrastructure. Gunpowder can be made from resources commonly found in the outdoors (urine as the nitrate sou...

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A How exactly do you cut down a tree with fire?

Unless you are building a bridge you don't. If you don't have the tools to cut it down you don't have the tools to do anything with it once it is down. You are converting it from a big living s...

posted 7y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Optimal timing/routing for a year visiting US national parks?

This answer assumes a year spent on the road, visiting one national park after the other. With an average visit of one week per park, or four parks per month. The camper (RV) being a self-containe...

posted 7y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Easiest way to preserve a fishing catch - with cooking or pickling

SALT Before refrigeration salt was the primary means of preserving fish. As you mention in your question filleting them is a a good first step, they should also be dried to reduce the amount of sa...

posted 7y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to keep a llama from being eaten by a bear?

llamas are only native to an area of South American unless you are hiking in that area, they are not going to be any more of a prospective meal then then the other animals on the hike (i.e. humans)...

posted 7y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A In a boat repair, what would cause Gelcoat not to harden?

There are several factors that can inhibit the gelcoat from curing. There is not enough information in the review to identify the specific cause. The only specific cause mentioned is stirring, if ...

posted 7y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Dozens of earthworms came on my terrace and died there

Sue has a great well researched answer about why they probably died, and there are a couple of others as well. Given the number of worms and the varied locations, the reason the worms came out o...

posted 7y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Worm catching with electricity?

I have heard about people using electricity to catch worms, mostly around catching worms for fishing. How does this work? Is it safe?

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is a Canoe Bike a viable mode of human powered amphibious transportation?

I came across several shots of the 'Canoe Bike' which seems to be a custom build by Jay Broemmel. There are several action shots of this vehicle on the internet. There are a couple of similar one...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Portable ladder for sailboat?

must not damage the boat Damage to the boat is somewhat subjective, you are best able to tell what the owner will consider damage. Anything that rubs against a surface will cause wear. I belon...

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Q&A I can't get floating in my canoe again, now what?

Canoes are known for tipping over, most come with enough flotation so they won't sink. Stock flotation is often just for neutral buoyancy, adding flotation is an option but if I have not done that...

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are the downsides of baiting game while hunting?

I grew up in Washington State (Western US) where baiting was not only unpopular it is illegal. Depending on the animal and the area baiting may or may not be illegal to some extent Example; Waterf...

posted 7y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A What material are the shells I just purchased made of?

I purchased a box of shotgun shells in the United States. On the box it says they are for pheasant. But it does not say if the shot is lead, steel or some other nontoxic material. We know from the ...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to tow a canoe with a bicycle?

This answer is based on a 17-foot plastic Coleman canoe with an aluminium frame. The length and the plastic increase the challenges. I have over 100 miles experience now, with legs of 14 to 15 mile...

posted 8y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to tow a canoe with a bicycle?

There are a few pictures on the internet of people towing canoes with bicycles, there are even complete solutions that you can purchase for the task. But what is really involved, what are the chal...

5 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to repair a plastic canoe?

I have an older plastic Coleman canoe. It gets a lot of abuse I have noticed some weak spots that may be a problem in the future. I looked around online and seems that they are made of High-densit...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are the navigation considerations on the Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers between Ohiopyle State Park (PA) and Pittsburgh PA?

This answer is focused to a bike and canoe combination. This answer began as a an internet search, but I have completed all of the legs by bike and/or canoe. No Warranty on the information is impl...

posted 9y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are the navigation considerations on the Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers between Ohiopyle State Park (PA) and Pittsburgh PA?

I want to travel by canoe from Ohiopyle State Park to Pittsburgh Pa on the Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers What are the navigation considerations? Also I will have a bike and trailer for the...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are the navigation considerations on the Ohio River between Pittsburgh PA.& Wheeling WV?

This answer is focused to a bike and canoe combination. Camping areas appear to be appropriate but I have not contacted or visited them. It is the result of several hours searching the internet, ...

posted 9y ago by James Jenkins‭

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Q&A What is the most effective means of paddling a canoe, against the current, under a bridge?

Today I was out in the canoe on Monongahela River I started out paddling up river, and there was a head wind. I noticed that when I got with in about 100 feet of a bridge the wind picked up. The ...

2 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭