The two
quickly produced a big "hump" on the low side of the IQ bell curve with the
effect that the whole US population has been "dumbing down" for almost 50
years. The results are plain to see - the resurgence of fundamental
religion, the triumphs of faith over reason and logic, the election and
reelection of politicians like Bush, and the popularity of racing things
like lawn mowers, stock cars and sail boats


Nah, racing sailboats was a lot more popular back in the old
days... not as much going on. I'm serious. News reports of
the day indicate that sailboat races used to draw big crowds
along the shore and in spectator boats... I guess a
comparison to modern times would be if there was a "Grass
Growing" cable channel...

Dave wrote:
One major problem with your analysis, Vito. The folks in that hump on the
low side of the IQ curve vote overwhelmingly Democrat.

You mean like the ones who were persuaded to vote for
President Bush because of his church-distributed pamphlets
explaining that Kerry was going to outlaw the Bible and make
teaching homosexuality mandatory in public schools?

DSK

"Capt.Mooron" wrote in message
news:R7Ylf.235612$ir4.194782@edtnps90...

"Gary" wrote in message

Of course we could just Hunterize the main sheet and have end boom to
over
cockpit arch to get the best of everything?

Shame when design flaws delegate what should be a boom gallows to nothing
more than a flimsy, rakish, equipment arch. It's the "look fast - go
nowhere" theme of modern sailboat design.

CM

CM

No, it's a spoiler! Hundreds of pounds of downward force to level out the
boat as it goes into semi-plane mode.

Amen!

"Dave" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 8 Dec 2005 08:08:57 -0500, "Vito" said:

The two
quickly produced a big "hump" on the low side of the IQ bell curve with
the
effect that the whole US population has been "dumbing down" for almost 50
years. The results are plain to see - the resurgence of fundamental
religion, the triumphs of faith over reason and logic, the election and
reelection of politicians like Bush, and the popularity of racing things
like lawn mowers, stock cars and sail boats

One major problem with your analysis, Vito. The folks in that hump on the
low side of the IQ curve vote overwhelmingly Democrat.

Why shouldn't they vote Democrat? It's the party of handouts and when the
government has the power to rob Peter to pay Paul you can always count on
Paul's vote.

Enforce the Constitution. Get the Federal Government out of schools,
healthcare, housing, the workplace, the bedroom, the library, etc.

"I have little interest in streamlining government or in making it more
efficient, for I mean to reduce its size. I do not undertake to promote
welfare, for I propose to extend freedom. My aim is not to pass laws, but to
repeal them. It is not to inaugurate new programs, but to cancel old ones
that do violence to the Constitution, or that have failed in their purpose
or that impose on the people an unwarranted financial burden. I will not
attempt to discover whether legislation is "needed" before I have first
determined whether it is constitutionally permissible. And if I should later
be attacked for neglecting my constituents' "interests", I shall reply that
I was informed their main interest is liberty and that in that cause I am
doing the very best I can. "

Amen!

Gary wrote:
clears the cockpit and is far more friendly to guests and young
children.




Capt.Mooron wrote:

That's a design shortfall... not a safety feature.


Oh yes, it *is* a safety feature if you assume that the sailor in
question will always be too clumsy to keep clear of the mainsheet and
too stupid to learn to handle it properly.

DSK

Of course we could just Hunterize the main sheet and have end boom to
over cockpit arch to get the best of everything?

Or a hardtop or pilothouse.

No it isn't. It puts more strain on the rig and gives less
leverage to the trimmer.

Leverage problem is easily solved with more purchase. Swan seems to
think it works! So did C&C, Sweden...would like to see a list of pricey
boats you wish you could own with mid-boom sheeting?

How about a Shannon 43?
How about a Swan 48?
How about a nice new C&C 121?

Good work Doug! And just to make things "clear" for you (cuz you truly
are dumber than rock salt), I'm in now way suggesting that mid
boom/coach roof sheeting is "best" only that it's a perfectly fine
alternative employed on many fine yachts. Perhaps you'll own one
someday and follow in my footsteps!

RB
35s5
NY

sailor in question will always be too clumsy to keep clear
of the mainsheet and too stupid to learn to handle it properly.


Yeah! Damn those 18 month old toddlers! A finger crushed in the
traveler will learn 'em! Best put 'em in a straightjacket and keep them
safe!
Doug, you are truly stupid...I mean...TRULY stupid.

RB
35s5
NY

"Dave" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 8 Dec 2005 08:08:57 -0500, "Vito" said:

The two
quickly produced a big "hump" on the low side of the IQ bell curve with
the
effect that the whole US population has been "dumbing down" for almost 50
years. The results are plain to see - the resurgence of fundamental
religion, the triumphs of faith over reason and logic, the election and
reelection of politicians like Bush, and the popularity of racing things
like lawn mowers, stock cars and sail boats

One major problem with your analysis, Vito. The folks in that hump on the
low side of the IQ curve vote overwhelmingly Democrat.

Sure, and watch NASCAR and race their sail boats and ....

No it isn't. It puts more strain on the rig and gives less
leverage to the trimmer.

"Capt" Rob wrote:
Leverage problem is easily solved with more purchase.

Except that then you need more blocks & longer line

... Swan seems to
think it works! So did C&C, Sweden...

Like I said... it was a common arrangement back in the days
of boats that were driven primarily by genoa and had small
main sails with short booms.

... would like to see a list of pricey
boats you wish you could own with mid-boom sheeting?

How about a Shannon 43?
How about a Swan 48?
How about a nice new C&C 121?

Actually, the Swan and the C&C 121 have mid-boom sheeting as
an option, and it's not one that would be chosen by a
serious sailor for the reasons I've already given.

I don't know about the Shannon 43 but it's not a performance
boat by any stretch of the imagination.

.... Perhaps you'll own one
someday and follow in my footsteps!

I don't think so. Sailing is a lot more fun. try it some time.

DSK

Except that then you need more blocks & longer line


So? For a family boat this doesn't make sense to you? Hey, I see it on
the new Tartan boats! They're all junk!
Doug, you are truly a dope! I notice you had no comment about the
toddler safety issue and the original comment is from The Handbook of
Sailing. Buh bye!

RB
35s5
NY

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message

the original comment is from The Handbook of
Sailing. Buh bye!

The Hand Book of Sailing???.... sounds like they stole the title from your
book ..... "The Hand-Job of Sailing"

CM