I wanted to modify my Intex explorer inflatable K2 kayak and make it into a sailboat that I could keep in my small apartment. Since I only spent $75 on the inflatable kayak I thought I would try to keep the remainder of the sailboat under $100. To do this I used low-cost pine wood and a painter's water-resistant drop cloth for the sail. I used scrap tongue and groove wood for the leeboard and 2x3 wood for the frame and a 2x2 piece of wood for the mast and 1x2 for the yard and boom. I used an oar for the steering oar. While sailing for the first time the oar kept coming out of the metal U support making it impossible to steer except for a few moments at a time which made it hard to control, or tack. As I sailed downwind the frame broke near where it is attached at the front corner and I had to paddle back to my starting place which took some effort. Some things worked in the design surprisingly well and some did not. I will make improvements and try again. Pro what worked 1.) Boat cushion seats 2.) Leeboard- partially 3.) sail, as far as I know. I really need more time to judge, but the moments the boat was under control it behaved well. 4.) halyard 5.) Frame reinforcement 6.) air pump 7.) Buckets 8.) carabiner, cord and cleat frame attachment 9. ) paddle against the wind 10. ) pipe insulation foam chafe protection for frame 11. gooseneck and boom Con what did not work 1.) Frame corner joint split 2.) Steering oar popped out of metal U support rendering steering ineffective 3.) Leeboard jammed 4.) Machine screws hard to insert and nuts time consuming 5.) lost hat in a gust 6. . skeg not attached 7 ) mast not easy to remove in an emergency 8.) life jacket wrong color Improvements I will make 1.) add butterfly nuts larger washers 2.) strengthen cross frames with a plank across top athwartship. 3.) add a cup holder 4.) add preventer to the steering oarlock 5.) add width to the frame to keep leeboard from rubbing 6.) widen leeboard slot by 3/4 inch 7.) add reef points to sail 8) add second steering oar 9.) add rope from bow to assist entering 10.add camera mounts 11.)add grease to leeboard 12.) take a luggage cart 13. add skeg before assembling 14. add highly visible color to the lifejacket Intex Explorer K2 Inflatable kayak https://amzn.to/2FdQ6Hv Trimaco Eliminator Butyl Drop Cloth, 4-feet x 15-feet https://amzn.to/2C0FRTx .lurch1e ( English Duck Punts) https://www.youtube.com/user/lurch1e Jeff Jennings ( Amazing sea kayak sailing videos) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHQGUbMSPTM James Luckett ( world expert on sailing inflatables) https://www.youtube.com/user/jimluckett my channel-boat playlists- boats and boat stuff I love DIY low-cost boats, sailboats, kayaks, canoes, and boat related items https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrB6Sk7LfU8

My Jetson bolt Pro E bike was delivered to me with a warped disc brake or brake rotor. I was able to flatten the disc back into shape using a rubber mallet and vise grips. To help determine where the brake rotor was misaligned I made a mark on the perimeter with a whiteboard marker. When the wheel was turned the brake pads would rub off the marking on one side or the other so I could see where I needed to push the disc in or pull it out to make it flat. I was surprised at how well it worked. Before I began making repairs. I looked on Amazon to find a replacement and purchased one for about $10. In order to install it I would need to remove the wheel from the bike and the rear wheel is a little cumbersome to remove so I decided to first try and see if I could straighten the brake disc. Since I was able to straighten my brake disc I did not need to install the new one I purchased on Amazon. If you can't straighten your brake disc and need to replace it there are several videos on YouTube showing how to remove the rear wheel in order to repair a flat tire. Watch one of those videos to help you see how to gain access to the rotor for replacement. A lot of the parts on this bike are secured with hex nuts and the threads have had a liquid added to make it difficult for them to screw out from vibrations in normal use. To do maintenance and repairs on this bike it's important to have a good set of hex nut wrenches. I recommend this set highly. EKLIND 55166 Cushion Grip Hex T-Key allen wrench - 6pc set Metric MM sizes 2-6 (6In shaft) https://amzn.to/3m3horn Blue Threadlocker M-242 Medium Strength 0.4 Fl oz/12 ml Nut/Bolt Locker Removable Lock Tight & Seal Fasteners Anaerobic Curing Metal Glue https://amzn.to/3SM6HG9 Teyssor 140mm 160mm 180mm 203mm Bike Disc Brake Rotor with 6 Bolts Fit for Road Bike Mountain Bike BMX MTB https://amzn.to/3SvhXGq Tobefore 9/16inch Folding Bike Pedals Universal Non-Slip Cycling Pedals Aluminum Alloy Bicycle Pedals for Folding Bike, BMX Bike, Road Bike, Mountain Bike MTB(1 Pair) https://amzn.to/41x7QFw WPHMOTO 36V Waterproof Electric Horn Speaker Chopper Blast Tone Vehicle for Motorcycle https://amzn.to/3Z5dQnd DON PEREGRINO B2 Bike Tail Light 110 Lumens High Brightness Red/Blue, Rear Bike Light USB-C Rechargeable with 5 Modes Bicycle Rear Light for Night Riding https://amzn.to/3Zi9LeW Voilamart Rear Bike Rack Quick Release Bike Cargo Rack Universal Bicycle Rear Rack Aluminum Alloy Adjustable Bike Luggage Carrier with a Bicycle Cargo Rack Net 115 LBS Load https://amzn.to/3ITwB7s Hafny Bar End Bike Mirror, Stainless Steel Lens, Safe Rearview Mirror https://amzn.to/3kvdfvX Slime 10193 Tire and Tube Sealant Puncture Repair Sealant, 2-in-1, Premium, Prevent and Repair, Suitable for Non-Highway Tires and Tubes, Non-Toxic, Eco-Friendly, 16oz Bottle https://amzn.to/3KzCY0W Slime 20088 Valve Tool, 4-Way, Plus Valve Cores for All Types of Tire https://amzn.to/3KFI2RA kemimoto Bike Bag Bicycle Panniers Rear Rack Bag, 30L Large Capacity Water Resistant Bicycle Trunk Bag, Bike Saddle Bag for Grocery Shopping, Support for Width Less Than 5 inches Bike Rack, Grey https://amzn.to/3Z4i4vi Mini Bike Pump with Gauge - Portable Bicycle Tire Pump - 120 PSI Bike Air Pump fits Presta & Schrader & Dunlop Valve - Road MTB Bike Pump Comes with Mounting Bracket (Black Grey) https://amzn.to/3KDAHlc Not many people know this but YouTube now allows viewers to leave a tip by using the thanks button below the videos on YouTube at least on some channels. In addition, I have an Amazon affiliate link, and anything that people buy anywhere on Amazon after they enter Amazon via my link Jeff Bozos throws me a few pennies. At least until he can get robots to start making YouTube videos and posting links for him. Don't laugh. The robot YouTube video content creators are just around the corner. You better appreciate Robb's homemade life while you can. some viewers like to see the stuff I have bought and liked on Amazon in my Amazon store. My Amazon store affiliate links https://www.amazon.com/shop/robbshomemadelife/list/3IDHXEBDQ30FI?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d Robb Moffett Robb's Homemade Life https://www.youtube.com/user/mrhulot101 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCtyzZmqqiI