I’ve been helping out the Seniors on their entry for the 2008 Solar Splash Boat entry…

In this photo we are gluing the foam to the wooden plug we made of the boat hull. After the foam sets and dries, fiberglass will be laid on the outside hull and the inside. The motors will mount on the rear transom, which is strengthened with a special honeycomb layer.

More updates to follow.

So… I may be lusting for a DL650 Suzuki V-Strom.

Photo c/o Wikipedia Commons, GNU Free Doc License.

*Drool* I just finished watching Long Way Round (pretty good series, will get you to want a motorcycle dearly).

As far as adventure/capable/long-haul bikes go, I’ve compilied a little list of possibilities. The thing that really links all of these bikes is their versatility and comfort on longer rides. Think: “Sport touring”

• Suzuki V-Strom DL650 / DL1000 (K4 on)
• Kawasaki KLR650 (This bike apparently has a little less oomph at highway speeds, which is why the V-Strom is appealing)
• Honda Shadow 1100
• BMW F650 Dakar
• BMW R1150GS (as seen in Long Way Round)
  

And the Royal Enfeild 350 is just sexy.