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About Lloyd Roberts

Long time ice boater. Creator of the Gambit and Cheapskate boats. Author of the first definitive book on ice boating "Think Ice"One of the original members of the Chickawaukie ice boat club in Maine. Lloyd also lives on Chickawaukie and has played launch host to countless ice boaters over the years.

Runner allignment photos

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Lloyd Roberts
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Damariscotta Sun> Mar. 3

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Lloyd Roberts

Scott Woodman reports from Dammy that it also has a thin coat of slush, no residual snow in sight. A blast of Canadian cold air is needed, none forecast, just mid to high 20’s Tuesday and Wednesday nights, maybe that … Continue reading →

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Runner Alignment

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Lloyd Roberts

I strongly believe that definitive runner alignment should be done in the shop ONCE. Epoxy the chocks and chock bolts onto the plank forever. The business of alignment on the ice is frustrating and only good until the next heavy … Continue reading →

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Cghickawaukee

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Lloyd Roberts

The ice on Chickie remains in appearance only. It is about a foot thick and covered with varying color gray slush now streaky white but changing throughout the day. This junk is 1 1/2 inches deep and what seems to … Continue reading →

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Chickawaukee Ice

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Lloyd Roberts

Chickyice is graying out this morning. Who knows what this week’s forecast of unsettled weather will do, this is a good start. Iceman

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