Crazy Little Tiny Boat

Had a great time in Bali hanging out with Mike.  We did the craziest things when we were kids growing up in Hawaii.  Too crazy to mention.  45 years later, we still do crazy things.  Needed cold a Bintang beer so we jumped on the bike and weaved through the crazy roads in Bali.  

I scold my students when they take off and do this.  This was recently.  Do you know who it is?  I know he knows who this is.

I went for a blood test this morning.  I always get nervous when I see blood.  I felt sick after.

This is the next project.  This motor was broken and nobody could fix it.  It’s been sitting in the dirt for years so I brought it home to challenge myself.  

I just changed all the oils, replaced the broken parts, and did full maintenance on it.

This is the old impeller and water pump, which really needed to be addressed.  

After just doing my 2 Yamaha F115 motors, this little F15 was so easy.  Building muscle memory.

Everything is going back perfectly.  I’m just hoping it’s going to start up.

Tomorrow I’m going to rebuild the carburetor.  

I just buffed out the oxidized paint and it’s looking good again.  If I can get this motor running properly, I’ll be seeing you on the sandbars on the East side!

 

April 29, 2026 Hawaii Surf Report

Yesterday once more:  Oshima-san’s 7 year comeback.

Good morning 4:50am.
Ala Moana knee high and clean.
Diamond Head waist high and bumpy.
Trade winds at 15mph.
Sun, clouds, and warm.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

Surf and Project

A perfect afternoon to surf!  Nice weather, warm water, blue sky, and paradise.

Oshima-san back on the surfboard having so much fun!

The best place in the world.

Last ride of the day.  Summer is here!

Old wood.  Throw away?

Or use for new project.  This is my homemade boat motor stand.  Solid!