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Grown Together
Добавлен 26 янв 2019
Welcome, this channel was created to share ways to stay connected with family and friends. We will post about projects, producing healthy sustainable and antibiotic free foods, all while working full time and raising 3 children. Family, friends, and likeminded people can follow along as we teach our children to take an active interest in what they consume and practice self-sufficiency. Through the process of micro-farming and maintaining our property we are continually growing as people and a family. Check out what we are working on and let us know what you think. We are interested in learning from you too!
Overpowered Com-Pac 16 under full main and Genoa on a gusty sunset sail
We went for an evening sail and brought the wrong headsail bag. It was a 15 MPH day with some periods of strong gusts to 22. We decided to go out anyway. Occasionally we needed to head up into the wind to lose power but the Com-Pac 16 is a solid little boat and tolerated being overpowered very well.
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Wet and windy Florida camping trip in a Com-Pac 16
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We took our Com-pac 16 cross country again for a week long cruise in the Pensacola area. This was my wife’s first experience camping on the boat. We chose to get off the water for two days to avoid some bad weather, but it was still a great trip. We saw lots of dolphins and had a memorable experience sailing.
Fiberglass boat repair using $8 PC-11 Marine epoxy putty
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This Com-pac 16 has a hole drilled through the deck that needs to be filled and faired. There are also gouges on the leading edge of the keel that need to be repaired. PC 11 is an inexpensive epoxy putty that can be mixed in small batches and applied in less than ideal conditions.  PC 11 is also very easy to work with because it doesn’t sag or run. 
Tohatsu or Mercury small outboard carburetor cleaned in 10 minutes
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Our 3.5 hp tohatsu/mercury outboard motor is difficult to start and it won’t idle. It is simple to remove, clean, and reinstall the carburetor. The process will be similar for most small outboards.  we do this once a year to keep our outboard operating reliably. 
We towed a Compac 16 across the country to boat camp in Florida
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This was a father daughter boat camping trip from spring break 2023. I had some free time and one of my daughters agreed to take a trip with me. We towed the boat from Wisconsin and spent six days around Pensacola Florida. The compact 16 is a small sailboat, but we had a big adventure! 
How I caught a six line wrasse in a reef tank with a free soda bottle trap.
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I need to remove six line wrasse from my reef tank. I’m going to do it simply with a soda bottle trap.  I will also use it to trap a peppermint shrimp for demonstration purposes. It can be extremely difficult to remove sick or aggressive fish or invertebrates from your reef tank.  rather than knock things over or start disassembling your tank, you can assemble a soda bottle trap for free. I...
Coosa board stern replacement on a 1965 O’Day Javelin sailboat
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The Marine Plywood stern on this 1965 O’Day javelin sailboat was soft and rotten. The way the boat is made exposes plywood end grain to the weather. Coosa is more expensive than marine plywood, but it is impervious to water and rot. The Coosa board is also lighter and stronger than plywood. For a novice, the job was fairly easy. The end result was a strong waterproof repair.
Hoop house solar heat. Keep chickens laying all winter.
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This is a modification to our previous video on heating our hoop house with solar energy. The switch to a clear reinforced tarp has increased the amount of heat captured in the hoop house. This has raised the temperature another 10 to 15°. Hope this helps someone else with their cold weather egg production!
DIY cleaning and polishing old gel coat to a high shine
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This boat is nearly 50 years old. I strip the old wax with dish soap and vinegar. I remove stains and discoloration with BarKeepers Friend. The last step is polishing with a random orbital polisher and quality wax. This simple process produces a nice shine.
Boat camping trip on Lake Michigan, Door County WI
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We took the old Cruisers boat to Door County and camped at Potawatomi State Park. We visited Bailey’s Harbor and the Cana Island lighthouse. This was one of the kid’s favorite summer trips.
Door County WI boat trip ends with a thunderstorm on Lake Michigan
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This father daughter trip up the western side of the Door County WI Peninsula was cut short due to weather. Nonetheless, we had a fun time. This Cruisers boat was made across the bay in Oconto almost 50 years ago.
Installation and review of the Tuxedo FP8K-DX-XLT 8,000 pound 4 Post Lift purchased from Home Depot
Просмотров 15 тыс.3 года назад
We decided to buy and install the Tuxedo FP8K-DX-XLT 4 Post Lift by purchasing it online from Home Depot. We picked it up and assembled it ourselves. We spent $2,700 on the lift and have had no issues with the operation. If you need a basic lift the Tuxedo is a lot of bang for your buck. #tuxedo #fourpostlift #4postlift
This chicken thinks she is a parrot
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This Ameraucana hen frequently jumps on our shoulders. She must have been a parrot in a past life. #americauna #funnychicken
1965 Chevy Impala, small block 302, First start in 5 years
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We are clearing floor space to put in a storage lift and need to move this Impala. This car was my grandfather’s and has been in storage for decades. The engine was in desperate need of a rebuild when I got the car. A local machine shop offered to do a bargain build if they could use parts from another build that fell through. The engine was remade as a 69 302 clone about 30 years ago. It is a ...
How to easily winterize an inboard boat engine with a screwdriver and RV/Marine antifreeze
Просмотров 26 тыс.3 года назад
If you’ve ever wanted to save some money and winterize your own inboard boat engine, it is a relatively simple process. Open the risers, exhaust manifolds, and engine block to drain trapped water. Remove a couple of hoses and pour in your antifreeze until you fill the block and antifreeze runs out of the outdrive. You are done!
How to make a desk from one sheet of oak plywood
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How to make a desk from one sheet of oak plywood
Replacing a Mercruiser 888 (ALPHA) with a Sterndrive Engineering INC (SEI) SE106 outdrive
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Replacing a Mercruiser 888 (ALPHA) with a Sterndrive Engineering INC (SEI) SE106 outdrive
Build a large plywood chicken roost on a budget.
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Build a large plywood chicken roost on a budget.
Part 3: Remodeling a 65 year old closet with cedar and pine during the coronavirus shutdown.
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Part 3: Remodeling a 65 year old closet with cedar and pine during the coronavirus shutdown.
Part 2: Building another budget closet organizer for $120 in plywood to complete a walk in closet
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Part 2: Building another budget closet organizer for $120 in plywood to complete a walk in closet
DIY Brake line replacement 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 with routing diagram for all 5 solid lines
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DIY Brake line replacement 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 with routing diagram for all 5 solid lines
Part 1: Building a budget custom closet organizer out of four $29 sheets of plywood
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Part 1: Building a budget custom closet organizer out of four $29 sheets of plywood
Build an all weather 12 x 8 cattle panel chicken coop for $400 with material list
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Build an all weather 12 x 8 cattle panel chicken coop for $400 with material list
Raising an Autumn of meat chickens. The final week and cost breakdown.
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Raising an Autumn of meat chickens. The final week and cost breakdown.
Part 2 Keeping Salmon Faverolle chickens dry with a nipple waterer
Просмотров 4464 года назад
Part 2 Keeping Salmon Faverolle chickens dry with a nipple waterer
Part 1 Keeping Salmon Faverolle chickens dry by using heated Farm Innovators 2 gallon nipple drinker
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Part 1 Keeping Salmon Faverolle chickens dry by using heated Farm Innovators 2 gallon nipple drinker
Raise an autumn run of Cornish Cross chickens at home: Week 5 and 6
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Raise an autumn run of Cornish Cross chickens at home: Week 5 and 6
Things to consider before you buy Salmon Faverolles chickens
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Things to consider before you buy Salmon Faverolles chickens
Raising Cornish Cross birds at home weeks 3 and 4
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Raising Cornish Cross birds at home weeks 3 and 4
Where did you find a pre fab line
@@FarmerHam Dealer had a coated wire kit. Very reasonable price.
This brings back memories! I bought a compac 16 brand new in 1994 in Denver. Sailed it for 10 years. Being a self employed machinist I would take off for Homestead Fl. in October, sail down the Keys to Key West , take a bus back up to get the Toyota 4cyl pickup and trailer and hang for a while sailing and just loved it. Sailed to the marquesa keys one time, about 40 miles from key west if I remember. Did this 7 times! Some times alone, others with a gal and dog! 😮 Took the dog once to Catalina in Ca. for 2 weeks. Circumnavigating the entire island. Lake Powell 2 weeks. Lake Granby 2 weeks. Lake Pueblo so much I could say I have lived there for a year! Best years of my life. I then owned a compac 23d for 7 years based on west coast of Fl. Even better stories there. Great boats. Cheers !
@@baronvondooshnozzle Sir. You have done the bucket list of trailer sailing. You have my respect.
Loved your Florida video (this one too). I’m a West coaster looking into getting a Com Pac 16 and have a question about the different configurations. I know some of the later models have a centerboard to help in pointing. Is that an option that varies from boat to boat or was it standard on later models. Does your boat have the centerboard and if so, how much does it compromise the cabin floor? Thanks for your posts.
@@timneely946 No center board on mine. I think it was an option for the last few hulls produced. I saw one for sale not too long ago. Spendy. I recall the little keel contained the center board and the floor seemed the same. Don’t quote me though. This one does OK if you can keep the speed up. Light wind it sideslips. A good foil rudder is essential. The beauty of the little keel is it’s pretty tough for beaching/trailering and it keeps you from getting in trouble in bigger water. The little keel lets the boat tip and spill wind rather than try to dig in. I have grounded my boat a few times in unfamiliar shallow sand bars and there is no worry about damaging a center board. Of course what you can’t see in this video is if we get a few too many degrees off the wind the Genoa will easily spin this boat around because there isn’t enough keel to counteract the headsail that’s too big. Centerboard could help. Could tip us over. Either way there’s compromise and you’ll have fun learning what your boat will and won’t do.
does your rooster crow a lot, I chose a faverolles rooster so I honestly cant wait to hang with him
@@matthewpetersen4417 We gave both away. I know one ended up being unusually aggressive. The other did not. There was no mention of either being noisy that I recall. Each bird has their own unique way. Some are perfectly behaved and others make a square mile miserable. I can tell you all of our birds are quieter when they’re content and able to wander a bit.
What is the GM part number for this 99 thru 2006 kit? I assume yours is an extend cab?
Does any one know about a pdf manual to put it together ?
We didn’t get the manual. We are stocked and don’t know where to start
@@adrianajacobs3317 www.carguygarage.com/files/products/fp8k-manual.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOoqrSB-T3KdB1NFf1CA3W7TuSbyz2BmVbcLxuQtKxG-ibeIWpEnH
I love it when the wind is lively to get the boat up to speed but not enough to reef. This looks like a good day to me.
@@squallyheiferadventures It sure was. 🙂
So are theblack feathered ones always roos? I have 6 and only 1 has the black feathers. I hope it's not a roo....I don't have enough hens to have another roo in my flock.
@@jansauvey7547 Most likely. The hens feather out differently and the roosters are noticeably different. They also acted like little roosters. They posture and play fight pretty early. They are such a pretty bird we never had a problem giving them away.
The most fun I've ever had on a boat was in a Venture 17. I was dating my girlfriend at the time. It was 1975. Eventually, we sailed from Long Beach, California, to Catalina Island (a distance of about 25 miles) Where we got married on a hill overlooking Avalon Bay. Today, we live on a 40-foot sailboat and have for the last 20 years. Never a day goes by, though, that I don't think about that boat and the fun we had learning how to sail (among other things). 😊
@@jamesbaldwin7676 We can relate.My wife and I had a tiny camper when we were first married. We reflect on simpler times quite a bit. She encouraged me to buy this little boat. She said if I bought a bigger boat the opportunities for trips like this would be few and far between. She was right. I can take that little boat for an afternoon or a week. It’s been a lot of fun. Catalina is on my list. Probably with a larger trailer sailor though.
Ahoi! I’m in Madison and am considering a com-pac 16 for lakes both local and great. Love the video and getting to see how the boat reacts with a bit too much sail up, seems like the both of you are pretty well acquainted with how it handles. Any chance I could barter for a day sail with you guys before I join the club?
@@JonasRoss-g6n I get that boat down to Madison a handful of times a year. Work schedules and weather makes trailer sailing unpredictable. It would be difficult to coordinate the next outing. We can try and answer your questions about the pros and cons of this particular boat. I’m sure a phone call could be arranged.
Loved it....
Hello, I just bought a Com-Pac 16 from the madison area and was woundering if you had any tips on improving upwind perfromace-I recently took it out and noticed a lot of side slippage when pointing it higher into the wind-Thanks!
@@milesstimac6548 the little keel limits windward performance but I have found sail trim and keeping speed up helps a lot. This boat goes out on days most people are headed in. It won’t love light wind days. Slow = slip. It took some experimenting to figure out what worked and I’m still open to new ideas. Initially I could only get 3.5 to windward and now I can do 5.5 pretty reliably. Practice and you’ll probably teach me something new. First thing I would do is get hold of a foiled rudder. Helps immensely with control and performance. Spendy but worth it. I have them on both of my sailboats. I keep my rigging pretty tight with a taught forestay. When pointing the 16, keep the jib sheets inside the rigging so you can keep the jib close in to the mast. Sheets should be pulling down more toward deck than back. If your boat has the travelers move them forward all the way. The 16 has a heel sweet spot. Too much loses speed and that loses forward progress. Experiment with your positioning or passenger positioning to keep the boat heel to a minimum. Tinker with the boom position. Move it around to get the headsail feeding the main efficiently. Sail shape/rigging in this video compared to the “we towed a compac 16 across the country” Gulf of Mexico video I posted is vastly different. That was when I first started sailing the 16 and I clearly didn’t have a good grasp on what the 16 prefers in that video. I have the mark II which sails a little better than the mark I. Not sure hull you have but these comments will be applicable either way. I sail Mendota pretty regularly. Maybe we will cross paths out there!
@@growntogether9913 Thanks for getting back to me, I will defintley do some experimetation this weekend again and implment the adivce you gave. It is very possible that I did not have enough sail up (under douuble reef) to build up speed. Nevertheless it will be fun to figure it out. That is a beautiful lake, I will keep an eye out for your boat when I go out there! I sail out of Port Washington on Lake Michigan for the most part. Thanks again for the repsonse and I think your videos are awesome!
@@milesstimac6548 I have one other thought for you if you’re on Lake Michigan. Current on big water most definitely plays a factor for these boats. If the wind and water direction are against you that side slip can be very problematic for a small boat. Thanks for the kind words and have fun with your boat!
@@milesstimac6548how’s she do in chop? Lake Michigan was a beast against my 30 footer, and I’m trying to find a Compac 16 myself, but curious how they do in the rougher conditions. I’m out of Milwaukee, btw.
@@SailorJasonTaylor It's hard for me to make a comparison - I crew on a 40' and my last boat was 18'- compared to these two boats I would say that the compac is its own thing: there is definitely less slamming when beating to Winward and the boat has more of a bobbing motion to it as it sits in the water rather than riding on top of the water. I took the compac out last Friday in about 20knts of wind and 4' seas with a fully reefed main and jib. It handled the sea state perfectly in my opinion for such a small boat and I did not have any close calls or near-death experiences. As for the known issues with this boat such as getting upwind, I really did not have a problem, just slight drift to leeward. It is a very seaworthy boat but quite different than larger boats. If you are unable to find a Com-Pac 16 I would also recommend the Compac sun cat - My family had one of these when I was growing up and it too was incredibly good in Lake Michigan and a quality boat. That cool your so close, I would like to sail down to mke at some point this season - let me know if and when you get one, could do a meet up and compare notes
This is wonderful
I would love to do a trip like this in my 16. Great video
@@SailingrumrunnerII Head down this fall or winter. I have made three trips to the Gulf of Mexico with that boat. Had a few issues with various things each time but worth the drive.
Just agreeing with previous positive posts! Thanks a lot for sharing!!!
Wonderful trip, great video work answer my sailing = excellent winter get-a-way. Back to beautiful Wisconsin.
I have a 75 sea ray with the 888 stern drive that I want to modernize and I found this video very helpful…thank you
@@willboudon7023 Several trips on Lake Michigan where we ran it for hours on end. Held up great. No regrets.
10:48 they look like axolotls but I think axolotls live in fresh, colder water 😊
Don't hold chickens like babies. They can't breathe well when you hold them on their backs.
Will this work the same for a 5.7 v8?
The part number is almost certainly different but you should be able to find one for a 5.7.
@@growntogether9913 i tried so far nothing for the 5.7 liter.
My favorelle is "Teenie the meanie" as she was the top hen of the other 3 I had(wyandotte, andalusian, comet) and chest kicked them or pecked them in the face LOL She screams in distain when I pick her up but I laugh and love it. So much so I got another female and two males- and just hatched her baby today(with a turken dad) as she is getting older. ❤😂🎉
Quite a trip! You can certainly call yourself trailer sailors!
Was last in the US, Florida, in March 2020, just as covid was taking hold. Here in Britain we don`t have the space for these adventures, as soon as good weather comes, everywhere is crowded on all beaches and access to water, for my small boat. Was a great trip there, a close second to California the year before.
We took our cp16 to Kew west a couple years ago and It was a blast. Don't know if ill tow that far again but Pensacola is only 6 hrs away.
Key west would be great but it’s a long drive for sure. About 1800 miles for us. Next Florida trip we were talking about the St Petersburg area.
I thoroughly enjoy your videos. They are peaceful, easy, warm and loving as well as informational. At first, I was only interested in transforming our closet under our stair into a sauna, but now you've given me other ideas.
May not be the instructo-video I wanted for closet sauna but nice video that gave me ideas for garage organization.
Great fun.
thank you ; Thanks for the diagram. did a screen shot of it to take under the truck with me. made this job easy.
Sanding some gel coat to make a colour match dust to work into the top bit of PC-11 epoxy has worked to nearly hide the repair on a green canoe and carbon dust worked for a black snowmobile hood. Your repair looks good as is plus you have a conversation piece too.
Great suggestion for the next time a repair is needed.
I think we call these trips "memorable adventures"... My daughter was once 13... Now she is 42, and we still laugh about one trip - and my falling A over K and straight into the tide... Creating memories - we all need to do more of this ...
How long did it take ?
I think it depends on your abilities. I had to replace wheel cylinders and cut and split the rear drums to get at them. Took me most of the day but my rust situation was severe.
I wondered what that job would entail. I bought a used moored 1970 J in 1984, and the owner had home fiberglassed the syern as it had gotten soft. It was a sloppy job but good enough for me for two years on a large bay...as I didn't own a motor. I wouldn't have trusted it with anything more than a troller. I trailered it and always kept it dry. I trailer parked it at a brokerage after I bought a SJ21 for two years and it got softer...since nobody bought it (hey free dry storage) I thought about rebuilding the transom but I was going to sell it for $900...so I bought a GetRot kit from the broker's chandlery for $30....drilled holes and filled the whole thing with get rot (basically thin fiberglass resin)...then coated it with matte and repainted. I felt better selling it that way...which I did about 2 months later to a lady that lived on the bayfront and wanted a pier runner. A couple years later I passed her on the bay. She was still very happy with it. Good looking job. Excellent finished product. Boat looks better without that aqua two tone they had till the mod 70s. Did the seat gap get filled with a stack of coosa board cutouts?
I did cut several coosa inserts to support the cut out pieces and used thickened epoxy in a caulk tube to glue everything back in to place. This was not a cheap repair by the time I replaced the rub rail and painted the boat. It does get compliments at the boat launch and I don’t have to wax or fuss about the finish since going to polyurethane boat paint. If you’re ever considering doing it on a different project boat the repairs turned out great and I think it was worth the effort.
Just my luck...the #8 cylinder had the exhaust leak. Bought the 917-142 and damnit if the rear bolt hole that this was supposed to attach to was broken off! Fortunately, the rear bolt that was missing from the exhaust manifold was just missing and not broken off.
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Really nice video and adventure. I also go on sailing trips with my daughter here in Ontario with our trailerable 22ft Edel, and currently planning to go to Florida next year
All chickens want cover. All chickens run over an open space because they don't feel safe, they need cover from trees or bushes. Also all chickens love dust baths. What about their eggs? Did you even show us their eggs or talk about size, colors and production or I did I miss from your video?
Cool video
keep the videos coming.
Watched your video, I had a Compac 16 awhile back, good seaworthy boats, just small but enjoyable!🐬
Small indeed. I called Catalina and swapped a few bits over to make it very quick to rig. The quick release tensioner on the forestay was worth every penny. I can launch it at almost any ramp with that little keel. We beach launched it once. That one is so simple to rig we daysail or do dinner cruises.
I cant believe you just sailed past sv seeker ??? 2:23?
This is one of my goals. I've got a Catalina 22 in the barn prepped for paint. Started camping on my local lake and plan to move out from there to other reservoirs and eventually trailer it down to Florida. I love the Pensacola area.
I’ve had that little boat in Florida three times. Get your boat painted and start planning your trips. I took my wife down this spring and posted that trip. Weather wasn’t great but we still had a good time. Lots of dolphins. We are close to Lake Superior and Michigan. Epic scenery and great trailer sailing. If you’ve never been, put the Great Lakes on the list.
Catalina 22 is the gold standard. I'm biased, I sail an '85 swing keel / pop-top. Sail her out of Olympia in the Puget Sound. She can handle just about anything.
@@teeheeteeheeish I like the Catalina 22 as well. Very capable trailer sailer.
Hey, .was that S/V Seeker at anchor? ❤👍
Sure was. We learned about that boat from commenters. We had no idea!
Thanks! Getting ready to replace 2001 Silverado ….. appreciate your diagrams 👍
Enjoyed your video. I lived there for a while and got to enjoy revisiting with you.
That is the perfect use for a trailerable sailboat. For many years we trailered a 22' boat to different sailing venues in the Country. The New England Sound, the Outer Banks, The Florida Keys, The Chesapeake Bay, Washington DC 4th of July among the most memorable.
Some clear advantages to a smaller trailerable boat. I have taken it to Florida three times and Lake Michigan last summer. Planning to go to the apostle islands on Lake Superior this summer.
That sounds awesome! I also have a 22ft trailerable and I take it places here in Canada and eventually will take it to Florida and Bahamas
Hello, where did you get the stanchions?
This boat was pretty well optioned. I bought it the way it sits. I added the grill and outboard. I believe the final run of 16 hulls came with the life line option. I would call or email com-pac because they still carry a complete list of parts and accessories for the boat.
Another great trip. Love the scenery and the natural sounds of the water.
I just now used the Dorman front driver side clamp on my 2001 Tahoe, 5,3 Vortec. I am far from being a mechanic. It took me maybe 15 minutes max. Exhaust ticking gone! It fit perfectly with no trimming of heat shield required. I just disconnected the coil wire (left the spark plug wire connected) and temp sensor. I used anti-seize on bolts and screwed the clamp on and tightened down on the manifold bolt. Reattached everything and it worked like a charm! I highly recommend the Dorman clamp. Don't fool with cheaper model.
Thank you for a very insightful and informative video. We just moved back to the countryside, and I am about to purchase a flock for the first time in about ten years. I have been considering getting the Salmon Faverolles, and your video was really helpful. I really like the Salmon Faverolles because I want chickens that are good with my grandchildren and that like human interaction, and I really like the way they look. Seeing the way they ran across the yard in your video was the cutest thing, and made me want to get them even more. But now I realize that I really need to consider how I can prevent them being picked on by the other chickens. Buying the entire flock at the same time, and spending a lot of time genteling them, and socializing the chicks together, in my presence, from the time they are one day old chicks may eliminate the problem. But animals are animals, and I grew up on a farm so I know I will still need to be vigilant in monitoring their behavior, and even then, a timid chicken may still get picked on. I really appreciate you sharing the real attributes of this breed, both good and bad, so viewers can make a really informed decision about whether the Faverolles are a good breed for them. And in my case it has raised an issue that I did not realize about the breed, that I can now prepare for. Thank you.