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"Capt. Rob" wrote in message

Hey, you're being unfaitful to me! Can I get in on this? I can be a
back stabbing weasle too!

Don't worry Bob... your turn is comin' soon! :-)

Ya gotta admit.... that was just Classic Capt. Mooron!!!

CM

Don't worry Bob... your turn is comin' soon! :-)

Lay it one me, you boozin' pile of pseudo-sailor that smells like a
combo of mummified monkey dick and chicken curry in a dirty diaper!

RB
35s5...never reported anyone or posted their address
NY

And now you know the rest of the story. Well said, Capt. Neal.

"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message
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"Capt.Mooron" wrote in message
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|I believe a mooring is by far the better choice to have than a dockside
| slip. No chafe and the bow is always pointed into the wind. The savings
will
| easily fund a proper tender and the privacy of a mooring is much
preferred
| to the dockside rubber-neckers.
|
| CM
|
|

Having one's boat on a mooring is the smart thing to do. And, the
following list proves it.

1) Roaches, ants, flies, termites and all manner of other bugs is the
bane of boats tied in slips. Even rats and mice. Yuck!

2) There's always a lot of stray electricity around docks and this
causes all sorts of nasty galvanic action on metal fittings below
the water line.

3) Instead of just uncleating one or two mooring lines when getting
underway, at a slip one must untie or uncleat six dock lines, an
electrical umbilical, etc. It takes much longer to get under way
and is often so much hassle that people don't even leave the dock.
And, what's with those ugly fenders hanging on the sides of vessels
coming out of a dock?

4) Nosey neighbors and rude passersby are always around the docks
but not around moorings. Thieves regularly case docked boats.

5) Oily water around docks that fouls the boot stripe and topsides.

6) It's acceptable to have naked or topless women sunning on deck
on a mooring while it'll probably get you arrested at a dock.
You can smoke pot on a mooring and few, if anyone will know.

7) Dogs and cats ****ing on your boat to mark their territory at the
docks. Never happens on a mooring.

8) You don't have to buy insurance to stay on a mooring while you
must have insurance in many marinas.

9) One can sail off a mooring while it's difficult or against marina rules
to sail out of a slip.

10) A dinghy that's used on a daily basis to and from a mooring will
remain in good running order while one lying neglected at a dock
usually is very unreliable. (not to mention easy for somebody to
damage or steal.)

11) Anything not bolted down will likely eventually be stolen from a
slipped vessel. Moored vessels don't seem to attract petty thieves.
(it's too easy for them to get shot)

12) Definitely more 'real sailors' in a mooring field. The get-together's
are much, much better. People talk about sailing and not lubberly
shoreside crap. Women lose their inhibitions and can't seem to
keep their clothes on. . .

13) Few things are better than to see your own vessel on her mooring
from the dinghy or from the cockpit of a friend's vessel while
swilling cold beers or rum drinks and eating grilled meat from
the Force 10 Barbeque and the smoke always blows aft.

14) One can "kite fly" a spinnaker from a mooring but not from a dock.

15) If your mooring is in an area with little or no current there is
always a breeze blowing down the hatches and through the
accommodation which is very pleasant. Rain showers don't blow
into the companionway which can usually be left open because
the rain also moves aft.

16) Photovoltaic arrays work well on a mooring due to lack of shadows
and are more environmentally friendly than plugging into the grid.

17) You can belch and fart as loudly as you wish on a mooring without
fear of embarrassment. You can lounge around naked and **** over
the side without offending the neighbors.

18) The air is cleaner and fresher on a mooring.

19) The water is cleaner and fresher on a mooring.

20) It's much noisier at the docks. Some fool is always polishing
sanding or grinding and cranking up his stereo to rotten music.

21) The night sky is easier to see from a mooring. Too much light
pollution at the docks blots out the night sky.

22) Too many boats at the docks with slapping halyards that drive
you nuts.

23) No real privacy at the docks. Filthy bathrooms and showers.
The water tastes like a plastic hose.

23) 200 to 500 bucks a month for rent- only a fool wastes that kind
of money considering all the negatives listed above.

24) Imagine the horror of discovering Bobsprit has the slip next
to yours.

25) Even worse, imagine Scotty having the slip on the other side
of you. Or Ole Thom. Being surrounded by such ugly boats
that never go anywhere would quickly lead me to thoughts
of suicide.

CN

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
oups.com...
Lay it one me, you boozin' pile of pseudo-sailor that smells like a
combo of mummified monkey dick and chicken curry in a dirty diaper!

Geeze, boobs, what have you been sniffing?

"jlrogers" wrote in message

Geeze, boobs, what have you been sniffing?

It's his feeble attempt at a Capt Mooron Tirade.... :-)

I would normally take him out with a dockside rant that would make a sailor
blush right about now.... but he needs to practice first. Maybe a few
rounds with Ganz will tune up his delivery. :-)

Where are the days when some yokel with an attitude would inadvertently
stumble into the group and offer us some sport??

CM

CM

I object to your use of the smilie.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"Capt.Mooron" wrote in message
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"Capt. Rob" wrote in message

Hey, you're being unfaitful to me! Can I get in on this? I can be a
back stabbing weasle too!

Don't worry Bob... your turn is comin' soon! :-)

Ya gotta admit.... that was just Classic Capt. Mooron!!!

CM

Perfect post from Mooron. He can't gain any traction, so he attempts to get
other people to do his dirty work... not going to work Mooron. You have to
do it on your own.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"Capt.Mooron" wrote in message
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"jlrogers" wrote in message

Geeze, boobs, what have you been sniffing?

It's his feeble attempt at a Capt Mooron Tirade.... :-)

I would normally take him out with a dockside rant that would make a
sailor blush right about now.... but he needs to practice first. Maybe a
few rounds with Ganz will tune up his delivery. :-)

Where are the days when some yokel with an attitude would inadvertently
stumble into the group and offer us some sport??

CM

CM

"Capt.Mooron" wrote in message
news:hTAdf.122569$yS6.111913@clgrps12...

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message

Hey, you're being unfaitful to me! Can I get in on this? I
can be a
back stabbing weasle too!

Don't worry Bob... your turn is comin' soon! :-)

Ya gotta admit.... that was just Classic Capt. Mooron!!!

Yeah, I could smell the OverProof through my screen!

Scotty

"Capt. Neal®" wrote

Having one's boat on a mooring is the smart thing to do. And,
the
following list proves it.

1) Roaches, ants, flies, termites and all manner of other bugs
is the
bane of boats tied in slips.

or a moored boat when you invite skanks like LP aboard.

2) There's always a lot of stray electricity around docks and
this
causes all sorts of nasty galvanic action on metal
fittings below
the water line.

3) Instead of just uncleating one or two mooring lines when
getting
underway, at a slip one must untie or uncleat six dock
lines, an
electrical umbilical, etc.

I use 10 dock lines. no cords.

It takes much longer to get under way
and is often so much hassle that people don't even leave
the dock.

True for some, knot me.

And, what's with those ugly fenders hanging on the sides of
vessels
coming out of a dock?

Yeah, see that a lot, funny eh.

4) Thieves regularly case docked boats.

My marina is gated, with security.

9) it's difficult or against marina rules
to sail out of a slip.

Not here.

12) Definitely more 'real sailors' in a mooring field. The
get-together's
are much, much better. People talk about sailing and not
lubberly
shoreside crap. Women lose their inhibitions and can't
seem to
keep their clothes on. . .

Power boaters at the dock are very generous with food and booze.

16) Photovoltaic arrays work well on a mooring due to lack of
shadows
and are more environmentally friendly than plugging into
the grid.

My solar panels work fine in the slip, perhaps they don't KNOW
they're in one.

22) Too many boats at the docks with slapping halyards that
drive
you nuts.

Good point!

23) No real privacy at the docks. Filthy bathrooms and
showers.
The water tastes like a plastic hose.

I'm at a nice, clean marina.

24) Imagine the horror of discovering Bobsprit has the slip
next
to yours.

Good point!

25) Even worse, imagine Scotty having the slip on the other
side
of you. Or Ole Thom. Being surrounded by such ugly boats
that never go anywhere would quickly lead me to thoughts
of suicide.

Yikes!~!

Scotty

It takes much longer to get under way
and is often so much hassle that people don't even leave

We're off sailing before most people row halfway to their mooring. And
we have cold drinks and fully charged batteries waiting for us.

No real privacy at the docks. Filthy bathrooms and
showers.
The water tastes like a plastic hose.

We have a really nice bathroom and shower facility and you need coded
keys to use it. Water tastes fine, and it's regulated better than
bottled water.

And, what's with those ugly fenders hanging on the sides of
vessels
coming out of a dock?
Yeah, see that a lot, funny eh.

Fenders in a slip are not a bad idea. Can't hurt might help arena.

Imagine the horror of discovering Bobsprit has the slip
next
to yours.

Yup, I'm the boat with the pretty girls playing classical music, but
we're usually out sailing.

Being surrounded by such ugly boats
that never go anywhere would quickly lead me to thoughts
of suicide.

Can we please send some "ugly boats" to be moored within sight of Neal,
please?

RB
35s5
NY

Too bad really. I spent 7 days and nights on a 35s5 and they are fine boats
for moderate conditions. Not very good in heavy seas or strong currents.
For sailing on the LIS, it's probably a "great" boat, especially if the main
idea is socializing in comfort. I did not not enjoy trying to single-hand
her, even with roller furling. The helm requires a close watch at all
times. Most any puff can turn her around, and that destroyer wheel is a
killer in heavy weather. Hook up or you may find yourself knocked off the
swim platform.

"Capt.Mooron" wrote in message
news:hwKdf.122597$yS6.40272@clgrps12...

"jlrogers" wrote in message

Geeze, boobs, what have you been sniffing?

It's his feeble attempt at a Capt Mooron Tirade.... :-)

I would normally take him out with a dockside rant that would make a
sailor blush right about now.... but he needs to practice first. Maybe a
few rounds with Ganz will tune up his delivery. :-)

Where are the days when some yokel with an attitude would inadvertently
stumble into the group and offer us some sport??

CM

CM

Capt. Rob, don't be so defensive! It is okay to be a club sailor for a
while. In a few years maybe you can retire and take a trip over blue water.
I remember you before your first boat. You've come a long way for a guy
stuck in inland waters.
Don't let these curmudgeons get you down.

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
oups.com...
It takes much longer to get under way
and is often so much hassle that people don't even leave

We're off sailing before most people row halfway to their mooring. And
we have cold drinks and fully charged batteries waiting for us.

No real privacy at the docks. Filthy bathrooms and
showers.
The water tastes like a plastic hose.

We have a really nice bathroom and shower facility and you need coded
keys to use it. Water tastes fine, and it's regulated better than
bottled water.

And, what's with those ugly fenders hanging on the sides of
vessels
coming out of a dock?
Yeah, see that a lot, funny eh.

Fenders in a slip are not a bad idea. Can't hurt might help arena.

Imagine the horror of discovering Bobsprit has the slip
next
to yours.

Yup, I'm the boat with the pretty girls playing classical music, but
we're usually out sailing.

Being surrounded by such ugly boats
that never go anywhere would quickly lead me to thoughts
of suicide.

Can we please send some "ugly boats" to be moored within sight of Neal,
please?

RB
35s5
NY