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A love of the sea.
Rick wrote in message hlink.net...
Jonathan Ganz quoted: ran that sounded better was a 95 footer that had 3 800 Hp Mercedes turbo units(MTU's). I never got that post for some reason but for what it's worth, MTU is the name for "Motoren und Turbinen-Union München GmbH" which is now simply called MTU. The parent company, Daimler Chrysler, also owns Mercedes and Detroit Diesel but that doesn't make an MTU a Mercedes any more than it makes it a Detroit Diesel. Rick MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH, Germany and Detroit Diesel Corporation, USA, two companies of the DaimlerChrysler AG, have consolidated. The product range from both companies, supplemented by Mercedes-Benz and VM Motori engines, has resulted in a worldwide leading supplier for engines and drive systems Back in the 1990's they were called Mercedes turbo units. A 800 HP v8 diesel. They idled like a harley and when you put them in gear the stern would dip down 2 foot when they dug in. Thin I liked about them was when you cracked a head, each clyinder had a seperate head, unlike the detroits where you have to replace at least a 6 cly head. They were new to the marine industry and a company called Bruce boat buildt 25 or so boats and powered them with MTU's most engine were shot after about 100 hours due to a faulty oil pump configuration, the builder did not take into account the angle of the engine in a boat. Anywhay bruce sues them and got several million and all new engines. |
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A love of the sea.
I think your boat could probably handle sailing in the bay.
It's you who couldn't handle it. "Simple Simon" wrote in message ... You idiots make me laugh! NONE of you fools are cruising sailors and none of you will ever be because you don't have the balls or the inclination. You'd rather be tied up at your docks or ensconced in your hovels ashore sucking up to your women who won't let you quit your jobs and go cruising. It's as simple as that. You are all slaves to your life ashore and even if you weren't you would find another excuse, any excuse to not go cruising, because you are afraid and not skilled enough and don't have a boat that can handle it. S.Simon "Joe" wrote in message om... "Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... Joe, I have no doubt that Neal has exceeded this prodigous distance while on his mooring in the Keys... going round and round and round and round. Sorry Jonathan, I said over 21,000 miles a year. If he does the math he will see its like 219,000 miles per year. That alot of swinging on the hook. Joe "Joe" wrote in message om... "Simple Simon" wrote in message ... I've come to a conclusion after having to deal with the likes of Shen44, otnmbrd, and RickyTugs and some others this past year or so that perhaps I have misjudged their motives. I think I owe them all an apology because I underestimated their love of the sea. It dawned on me as I was pedaling to the store a little while ago that, given all their other shortcomings and faults, their love of the sea must be a match or greater than that of the average sailor. Why did I come to this conclusion? Easy. Just examine what they do. They sit in a wheelhouse surrounded by modern technology. They breath air-conditioned air full of noxious fumes from the operation of the ship. They are subject to constant vibration and unnatural motion. Noise is a constant companion. They even admit to becoming seasick on a regular basis. They spend their time alternately gazing at a radar screen a Playboy Magazine and perhaps a video tape or television. Ever hear of crewboatidas? Its a real condition caused by high speed crewboats slamming over the waves. A compression of the spine. We use to stand in the galley and time jumping with the waves so that you would float in the air for a very long time, sorta like NASA's vomit comet. Alot of fun unless you time your jump wrong and have the deck slam up as you slam down. The galleys in most halter built boats had 12 foot ceilings. One type of boat was notourious for slamming because it had to much flair on the bow. Called Cam Crafts, everyone nicknamed them slamcrafts. And the noise is something you will never forget on a 145 foot crewboat that had 5, 12 clynder fully blown turbo charged 149 detroit diesel main engines screaming along at 25+knots. Only boat I ran that sounded better was a 95 footer that had 3 800 Hp Mercedes turbo units(MTU's). For several years we adveraged 600 miles a day working for Mobil. We serviced 3 drilling rigs 5 miles from the flower gardens and loaded out in Freeport Texas. Do the math, thats over 21,000 miles a year. How many miles at sea have you done in a year? What we saw would take you the adverage weekend sailor like you 5 lifetimes to see. If they are willing to ruin their health and well-being and put up with such conditions just to say they work at sea then they must truly love the sea in order to sacrifice everything to it. Is that way mariners work at sea so they can say "I work at sea" most I knew did it for the money. What one must wonder, though, is why is it they are either too stupid or too afraid to go to sea in a small sailing yacht where they can commune with their love of the sea and actually enjoy what they're doing being close to the sea in a healthy and challenging environment. Most do both. Go figure! S.Simon - Weekend warrior at best. Joe |
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A love of the sea.
Well, he's been swinging on his hook for 25 years.
Let's do the math... he circumnavigates 100 yards say, does this 5 times a day, times 365, times 25 years. That's about 2190 miles. Yep, you're right you win by a several orders of magnitude. "Joe" wrote in message om... "Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ... Joe, I have no doubt that Neal has exceeded this prodigous distance while on his mooring in the Keys... going round and round and round and round. Sorry Jonathan, I said over 21,000 miles a year. If he does the math he will see its like 219,000 miles per year. That alot of swinging on the hook. Joe "Joe" wrote in message om... "Simple Simon" wrote in message ... I've come to a conclusion after having to deal with the likes of Shen44, otnmbrd, and RickyTugs and some others this past year or so that perhaps I have misjudged their motives. I think I owe them all an apology because I underestimated their love of the sea. It dawned on me as I was pedaling to the store a little while ago that, given all their other shortcomings and faults, their love of the sea must be a match or greater than that of the average sailor. Why did I come to this conclusion? Easy. Just examine what they do. They sit in a wheelhouse surrounded by modern technology. They breath air-conditioned air full of noxious fumes from the operation of the ship. They are subject to constant vibration and unnatural motion. Noise is a constant companion. They even admit to becoming seasick on a regular basis. They spend their time alternately gazing at a radar screen a Playboy Magazine and perhaps a video tape or television. Ever hear of crewboatidas? Its a real condition caused by high speed crewboats slamming over the waves. A compression of the spine. We use to stand in the galley and time jumping with the waves so that you would float in the air for a very long time, sorta like NASA's vomit comet. Alot of fun unless you time your jump wrong and have the deck slam up as you slam down. The galleys in most halter built boats had 12 foot ceilings. One type of boat was notourious for slamming because it had to much flair on the bow. Called Cam Crafts, everyone nicknamed them slamcrafts. And the noise is something you will never forget on a 145 foot crewboat that had 5, 12 clynder fully blown turbo charged 149 detroit diesel main engines screaming along at 25+knots. Only boat I ran that sounded better was a 95 footer that had 3 800 Hp Mercedes turbo units(MTU's). For several years we adveraged 600 miles a day working for Mobil. We serviced 3 drilling rigs 5 miles from the flower gardens and loaded out in Freeport Texas. Do the math, thats over 21,000 miles a year. How many miles at sea have you done in a year? What we saw would take you the adverage weekend sailor like you 5 lifetimes to see. If they are willing to ruin their health and well-being and put up with such conditions just to say they work at sea then they must truly love the sea in order to sacrifice everything to it. Is that way mariners work at sea so they can say "I work at sea" most I knew did it for the money. What one must wonder, though, is why is it they are either too stupid or too afraid to go to sea in a small sailing yacht where they can commune with their love of the sea and actually enjoy what they're doing being close to the sea in a healthy and challenging environment. Most do both. Go figure! S.Simon - Weekend warrior at best. Joe |
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On Tue, 30 Dec 2003 10:13:19 -0800, "Jonathan Ganz"
wrote this crap: Well, he's been swinging on his hook for 25 years. At least he has a boat. This signature is now the ultimate power in the universe |
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A love of the sea.
Yeah Jon,
He goes 'round & 'round, just like the Moon. Just like the Moon, he never loses sight of his mooring. So what? He is still on his vessel, on the water and still feels the motion of the water and gets the smell of sea air. A lot more often than I do. Ole Thom |
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A love of the sea.
"Simple Simon" wrote in message ...
"Rick" wrote in message link.net... Jonathan Ganz quoted: ran that sounded better was a 95 footer that had 3 800 Hp Mercedes turbo units(MTU's). I never got that post for some reason but for what it's worth, MTU is the name for "Motoren und Turbinen-Union München GmbH" which is now simply called MTU. The parent company, Daimler Chrysler, also owns Mercedes and Detroit Diesel but that doesn't make an MTU a Mercedes any more than it makes it a Detroit Diesel. Like I said - just a glorified truck driver . . . Just like the glorified truck drivers called Astronauts huh?. How many tons can you move legally? Not enough tonnage to take a Kentworth to sea huh? Well at least you might be able to drive a Tonka truck to sea. Joe S.Simon |
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A love of the sea.
Oh Kraz,
It isn't your lack of sailing that bothers me it's that BS theme about others that keeps you from being a seaman. A true sailor doesn't even worry about others. If you'd go sailing you wouldn't care about the behavior of others |
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A love of the sea.
Oh, blow it out your ass, you horse-faced Looney Toone!
Anybody who defends going outrageous speeds in restricted visibility relying only on radar is too much of a fool to even bother punching in the nose. In your case to hit your nose it would be necessary to punch you right in the stomach. S.Simon "Joe" wrote in message om... "Simple Simon" wrote in message ... "Rick" wrote in message link.net... Jonathan Ganz quoted: ran that sounded better was a 95 footer that had 3 800 Hp Mercedes turbo units(MTU's). I never got that post for some reason but for what it's worth, MTU is the name for "Motoren und Turbinen-Union München GmbH" which is now simply called MTU. The parent company, Daimler Chrysler, also owns Mercedes and Detroit Diesel but that doesn't make an MTU a Mercedes any more than it makes it a Detroit Diesel. Like I said - just a glorified truck driver . . . Just like the glorified truck drivers called Astronauts huh?. How many tons can you move legally? Not enough tonnage to take a Kentworth to sea huh? Well at least you might be able to drive a Tonka truck to sea. Joe S.Simon |
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A love of the sea.
Simple Simon wrote: Oh, blow it out your ass, you horse-faced Looney Toone! Anybody who defends going outrageous speeds in restricted visibility relying only on radar is too much of a fool to even bother punching in the nose. In your case to hit your nose it would be necessary to punch you right in the stomach. S.Simon Let's see, Neal ..... has no radar, never used radar, typically doesn't have a clue about that which he speaks ....add to the list of Neal's trolling for fun. |
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A love of the sea.
Yes. You're right for once. He has a boat. You have
a piece of crap. Thanks for the clarification. "Horvath" wrote in message ... On Tue, 30 Dec 2003 10:13:19 -0800, "Jonathan Ganz" wrote this crap: Well, he's been swinging on his hook for 25 years. At least he has a boat. This signature is now the ultimate power in the universe |
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