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Coffee
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scotty" wrote in message ... "Ellen MacArthur" wrote in message reenews.ne t... "DSK" wrote | I don't like using fire on a boat if I don't | have to. What do you think makes your pistons go up and down inside your motor? compression & combustion |
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Ok, this is either TMI or I have no idea what you're talking about. :-)
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Seahag" wrote in message ... "Ellen MacArthur" wrote: "Seahag" wrote in | Yeah, I had a back-spliced line until it got jammed between | two dock boards as we were leaving someplace. Damn near | lost a finger when the boat slammed into the pier. Maybe you should stop picking your nose???? :-) If I'd a been picking my nose I'd have poked out an eyeball from behind! Seahag |
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Does it quack?
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scotty" wrote in message ... I use duck tape. Scotty "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... I have several lines on my boat that were whipped properly, and they're a beautiful sight. However, when I replaced my fender lines recently, I dipped the ends instead of taking the time to whip them. So far, it seems just fine, the only difference seeming to be the asthetic. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whipping_knot or http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...rvlet/SiteSear chView?catalogId=10001&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial& keyword=wh ipping&Ntt=whipping&N=0&storeId=10001&Ntk=All_2&dd key=SiteSe arch (http://tinyurl.com/ycx7os) -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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"Scotty" wrote | compression & combustion In other words, fire...... Most people think gasoline and diesel fuel *explodes* on top of the piston inside the cylinder inside the motor but it *burns*. If it explodes you get that knocking sound. I learned all about it from this book. http://www.amazon.com/Auto-Repair-Du.../dp/0764550896 Cheers, Ellen |
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"DSK" wrote in message . .. Dang skippy. Dang skippy??? Is this some arcane form of Carolina-speak? Max |
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"Ellen MacArthur" wrote in message reenews.net... "DSK" wrote | I don't like using fire on a boat if I don't | have to. What do you think makes your pistons go up and down inside your motor? Perhaps Doug has converted to nuclear-generated steam. Max |
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"Ellen MacArthur" wrote in message reenews.net... "Scotty" wrote | compression & combustion In other words, fire...... Most people think gasoline and diesel fuel *explodes* on top of the piston inside the cylinder inside the motor but it *burns*. An explosion is nothing more than an extremely rapid burn. Max |
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Maxprop wrote: "DSK" wrote in message . .. Dang skippy. Dang skippy??? Is this some arcane form of Carolina-speak? It's down right de-grading ......not southern at all. I think it's valley girl talk. Joe Max |
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"Capt. JG" wrote in message ... The hot melted ends are good for cleaning out one's ears. :-) I personally recommend the pointy end of a scratch awl for that, Jon. Max |
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Does it fly or waddle?
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com OzOne wrote in message ... On Mon, 27 Nov 2006 15:57:54 -0800, "Capt. JG" scribbled thusly: Does it quack? Only when you feed it. Oz1...of the 3 twins. I welcome you to crackerbox palace, We've been expecting you. |
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In any case, they must be in a row.
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com OzOne wrote in message ... On Mon, 27 Nov 2006 18:50:02 -0500, "Scotty" scribbled thusly: I use duck tape. Scotty How many ducks? Oz1...of the 3 twins. I welcome you to crackerbox palace, We've been expecting you. |
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Thom Stewart wrote: Yeah Joe, Real sailors use three strand HEMP! Joe it's time to come into this century. Hemp is tried and true..but I use nylon for sheets, cept the 100% jib sheet it's big high tech, and the halyards they are stainless. I'm not racing and like a bit of forgiveness. Nylons cheap and a pleasure to work with. Joe http://community.webtv.net/tassail/ILLDRINKTOTHAT |
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"Maxprop" wrote | An explosion is nothing more than an extremely rapid burn. Not quite right (I think). Here's how I understand it. A burn starts at one end of the cylinder near the spark plug and goes down towards the top of the piston. It expands evenly and pushes the piston down. An explosion starts somewhere in the middle of the fuel/air and pushes outwards really fast in all directions. It wastes energy and is too fast so it knocks against the piston and sometimes can even blow off a head gasket. An explosion isn't really a burn. Cheers, Ellen |
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It doesn't have the flexibility to get around the corners..
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Maxprop" wrote in message ink.net... "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... The hot melted ends are good for cleaning out one's ears. :-) I personally recommend the pointy end of a scratch awl for that, Jon. Max |
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"Maxprop" wrote
| An explosion is nothing more than an extremely rapid burn. Ellen MacArthur wrote: Not quite right (I think). Yes, it is right. Here's how I understand it. A burn starts at one end of the cylinder near the spark plug and goes down towards the top of the piston. It expands evenly and pushes the piston down. An explosion starts somewhere in the middle of the fuel/air and pushes outwards really fast in all directions. Why would an explosion start in a different place? It originates at the spark plug, doesn't it? It wastes energy and is too fast so it knocks against the piston and sometimes can even blow off a head gasket. Yes, that's also right. An explosion isn't really a burn. Yes it is. Both in the context of internal combustion, and other circumstances. Dynamite, for example, is a highly combustible substance that burns very very rapidly. DSK |
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Joe wrote:
Thom Stewart wrote: Yeah Joe, Real sailors use three strand HEMP! Joe it's time to come into this century. Hemp is tried and true..but I use nylon for sheets, cept the 100% jib sheet it's big high tech, and the halyards they are stainless. I'm not racing and like a bit of forgiveness. Nylons cheap and a pleasure to work with. Nylon for sheets? You must be mistaken, Dacron maybe but surely not stretchy nylon. Cheers Marty ------------ And now a word from our sponsor ------------------ Want to have instant messaging, and chat rooms, and discussion groups for your local users or business, you need dbabble! -- See http://netwinsite.com/sponsor/sponsor_dbabble.htm ---- |
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If it does, I simply put more duck tape over the quacks.
Scotty "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... Does it quack? -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scotty" wrote in message ... I use duck tape. Scotty "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... I have several lines on my boat that were whipped properly, and they're a beautiful sight. However, when I replaced my fender lines recently, I dipped the ends instead of taking the time to whip them. So far, it seems just fine, the only difference seeming to be the asthetic. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whipping_knot or http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...rvlet/SiteSear chView?catalogId=10001&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial& keyword=wh ipping&Ntt=whipping&N=0&storeId=10001&Ntk=All_2&dd key=SiteSe arch (http://tinyurl.com/ycx7os) -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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OzOne wrote in message ... On Mon, 27 Nov 2006 18:50:02 -0500, "Scotty" scribbled thusly: I use duck tape. Scotty How many ducks? Brazillions! And they're all in a row. SBV |
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"Ellen MacArthur" wrote in message reenews.ne t... "Maxprop" wrote | An explosion is nothing more than an extremely rapid burn. Not quite right (I think). Here's how I understand it. A burn starts at one end of the cylinder near the spark plug and goes down towards the top of the piston. In a diesel? |
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Scotty wrote:
"Ellen MacArthur" wrote in message reenews.ne t... "Maxprop" wrote | An explosion is nothing more than an extremely rapid burn. Not quite right (I think). Here's how I understand it. A burn starts at one end of the cylinder near the spark plug and goes down towards the top of the piston. In a diesel? Yes Cheers Marty |
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"Martin Baxter" wrote | In a diesel? | | Yes Even I know diesels don't have spark plugs. But diesels squash the air so hard it gets hot. It gets so hot the diesel fuel that's squirted in from the injector catches on fire and burns. It doesn't really explode. It just burns faster than gasoline. It only burns along the sides towards the middle because there's no air in the middle of the fuel. That's why diesels make that rattling noise. Cheers, Ellen |
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"Martin Baxter" wrote | Nylon for sheets? You must be mistaken, Dacron maybe but surely not | stretchy nylon. Egyptian Cotton makes the best sheets. :-) Cheers, Ellen |
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Wouldn't that be anti-duck tape or a shotgun?
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scotty" wrote in message . .. If it does, I simply put more duck tape over the quacks. Scotty "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... Does it quack? -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Scotty" wrote in message ... I use duck tape. Scotty "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... I have several lines on my boat that were whipped properly, and they're a beautiful sight. However, when I replaced my fender lines recently, I dipped the ends instead of taking the time to whip them. So far, it seems just fine, the only difference seeming to be the asthetic. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whipping_knot or http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...rvlet/SiteSear chView?catalogId=10001&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial& keyword=wh ipping&Ntt=whipping&N=0&storeId=10001&Ntk=All_2&dd key=SiteSe arch (http://tinyurl.com/ycx7os) -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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Martin Baxter wrote:
Joe wrote: Hemp is tried and true..but I use nylon for sheets, cept the 100% jib sheet it's big high tech, and the halyards they are stainless. I'm not racing and like a bit of forgiveness. Nylons cheap and a pleasure to work with. Nylon for sheets? You must be mistaken, Dacron maybe but surely not stretchy nylon. Nylon sheets? Yee gad. Joe is as ignorant about sailing as he is about politics. Ok folks, let's take it from the beginning: Sheets, halyards, control lines: Stretch BAD! Docklines, towlines: Stretch GOOD! Don't use stretchy nylon for sheets, and don't use low stretch polyester/dacron for docklines. The high-tech ultra low stretch cordage (e.g. technora, dynema, et al) is a bit better than polyester in some situations, expensive unnecessary overkill in others. //Walt |
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Ellen MacArthur wrote:
"Martin Baxter" ? wrote | ? In a diesel? | | Yes Even I know diesels don't have spark plugs. But diesels squash the air so hard it gets hot. It gets so hot the diesel fuel that's squirted in from the injector catches on fire and burns. It doesn't really explode. It just burns faster than gasoline. It only burns along the sides towards the middle because there's no air in the middle of the fuel. That's why diesels make that rattling noise. As usual, you have an inkling, but manage to screw it up. google some more, or have a look at: http://www.diesel-central.com/News/cackle.htm Cheers Marty ------------ And now a word from our sponsor ------------------ Want to have instant messaging, and chat rooms, and discussion groups for your local users or business, you need dbabble! -- See http://netwinsite.com/sponsor/sponsor_dbabble.htm ---- |
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Ellen MacArthur wrote:
"Martin Baxter" ? wrote | Nylon for sheets? You must be mistaken, Dacron maybe but surely not | stretchy nylon. Egyptian Cotton makes the best sheets. :-) Deepends somewhat on whether one wants to sleep or engage in some other activity. ;-o In Canada we like flannel about 9 months of the year, or deer pelts. Cheers Marty |
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Just to make it look shipshape. Force of habit too-there were no synthetic
ropes when I learned to splice and whip. "Scotty" wrote in message . .. "Edgar" wrote in message ... It does not take long to whip the ends. If you cut a synthetic rope with a hot knife it is a simple matter to flange the end out a bit so even a common whipping, put on in seconds, will not be able to slip off the end. If you're cutting with a hot knife, why do you need the whipping? Scotty |
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Well, I admit to using electrical tape on occasion, but only on the cheapo
synthetic lines that I use to hold down my winter covers . These are cut to length as I proceed and are going to be scrapped when I take the covers off in the spring. But I need to stop the ends fraying out as I shall check and tighten them as necessary during the winter months after the gales. "Scotty" wrote in message ... I use duck tape. Scotty "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... I have several lines on my boat that were whipped properly, and they're a beautiful sight. However, when I replaced my fender lines recently, I dipped the ends instead of taking the time to whip them. So far, it seems just fine, the only difference seeming to be the asthetic. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whipping_knot or http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...rvlet/SiteSear chView?catalogId=10001&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial& keyword=wh ipping&Ntt=whipping&N=0&storeId=10001&Ntk=All_2&dd key=SiteSe arch (http://tinyurl.com/ycx7os) -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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"Martin Baxter" wrote | http://www.diesel-central.com/News/cackle.htm Yeah! That's what I said.... But I never heard of cackle. Unless it's what chickens say. Cheers, Ellen |
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Walt wrote: Martin Baxter wrote: Joe wrote: Hemp is tried and true..but I use nylon for sheets, cept the 100% jib sheet it's big high tech, and the halyards they are stainless. I'm not racing and like a bit of forgiveness. Nylons cheap and a pleasure to work with. Nylon for sheets? You must be mistaken, Dacron maybe but surely not stretchy nylon. Nylon sheets? Yee gad. Joe is as ignorant about sailing as he is about politics. Ok folks, let's take it from the beginning: Sheets, halyards, control lines: Stretch BAD! Docklines, towlines: Stretch GOOD! Just how far do you think a 4 fold 3/4" nylon is going to stretch ? Ill tell you...maybe 2-4 " in a gust that would put the rail under. I'm not sailing a little trailor sailor ya know. You wanna use spectra and carbon feel free. High dollar line will do no better than nylon, I do not even use a winch to sheet in my main or mizzen. My 100%+ Jibs all have 1" dacron sheets. Joe Don't use stretchy nylon for sheets, and don't use low stretch polyester/dacron for docklines. The high-tech ultra low stretch cordage (e.g. technora, dynema, et al) is a bit better than polyester in some situations, expensive unnecessary overkill in others. //Walt |
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"Scotty" wrote If you're cutting with a hot knife, why do you need the whipping? It'll last longer and look better. S |
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"Scotty" wrote: OzOne wrote in message , "Scotty scribbled thusly: I use duck tape. How many ducks? Brazillions! And they're all in a row. Nice tomatos? Seahag |
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Hmmm, maybe it's just a girly thing;^
Seahag "Capt. JG" wrote: Ok, this is either TMI or I have no idea what you're talking about. :-) "Seahag" wrote: "Ellen MacArthur" wrote: "Seahag" wrote in | Yeah, I had a back-spliced line until it got jammed between | two dock boards as we were leaving someplace. Damn near | lost a finger when the boat slammed into the pier. Maybe you should stop picking your nose???? :-) If I'd a been picking my nose I'd have poked out an eyeball from behind! |
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"Seahag" wrote in message ... "Scotty" wrote If you're cutting with a hot knife, why do you need the whipping? It'll last longer and look better. The lines I've cut at home, I wrapped with riggers tape before cutting (tape and line) with a hot knife. Lasted so far. Scotty |
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"Scotty" wrote in message . .. "Seahag" wrote in message ... "Scotty" wrote If you're cutting with a hot knife, why do you need the whipping? It'll last longer and look better. The lines I've cut at home, I wrapped with riggers tape before cutting (tape and line) with a hot knife. Lasted so far. That's fine, but I'm talking about things that will last around 8-10 years. Seahag |
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"Seahag" wrote in message ... "Scotty" wrote in message . .. "Seahag" wrote in message ... "Scotty" wrote If you're cutting with a hot knife, why do you need the whipping? It'll last longer and look better. The lines I've cut at home, I wrapped with riggers tape before cutting (tape and line) with a hot knife. Lasted so far. That's fine, but I'm talking about things that will last around 8-10 years. Bah, I figure I've only got about 4-5 left myself. Scotty |
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"Scotty" wrote in message . .. "Seahag" wrote in message ... "Scotty" wrote in message . .. "Seahag" wrote in message ... "Scotty" wrote If you're cutting with a hot knife, why do you need the whipping? It'll last longer and look better. The lines I've cut at home, I wrapped with riggers tape before cutting (tape and line) with a hot knife. Lasted so far. That's fine, but I'm talking about things that will last around 8-10 years. Bah, I figure I've only got about 4-5 left myself. Pishaw...hatchoo?... whatever...then just paint the duck tape. |
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In that case, please enlighten us. :-)
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Seahag" wrote in message ... Hmmm, maybe it's just a girly thing;^ Seahag "Capt. JG" wrote: Ok, this is either TMI or I have no idea what you're talking about. :-) "Seahag" wrote: "Ellen MacArthur" wrote: "Seahag" wrote in | Yeah, I had a back-spliced line until it got jammed between | two dock boards as we were leaving someplace. Damn near | lost a finger when the boat slammed into the pier. Maybe you should stop picking your nose???? :-) If I'd a been picking my nose I'd have poked out an eyeball from behind! |
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Aw, c'mon Jon, you know Ellen is just dying to 'splain!
Seahag "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... In that case, please enlighten us. :-) -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Seahag" wrote in message ... Hmmm, maybe it's just a girly thing;^ Seahag "Capt. JG" wrote: Ok, this is either TMI or I have no idea what you're talking about. :-) "Seahag" wrote: "Ellen MacArthur" wrote: "Seahag" wrote in | Yeah, I had a back-spliced line until it got jammed between | two dock boards as we were leaving someplace. Damn near | lost a finger when the boat slammed into the pier. Maybe you should stop picking your nose???? :-) If I'd a been picking my nose I'd have poked out an eyeball from behind! |
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I sincerely hope he doesn't.
-- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Seahag" wrote in message ... Aw, c'mon Jon, you know Ellen is just dying to 'splain! Seahag "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... In that case, please enlighten us. :-) -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Seahag" wrote in message ... Hmmm, maybe it's just a girly thing;^ Seahag "Capt. JG" wrote: Ok, this is either TMI or I have no idea what you're talking about. :-) "Seahag" wrote: "Ellen MacArthur" wrote: "Seahag" wrote in | Yeah, I had a back-spliced line until it got jammed between | two dock boards as we were leaving someplace. Damn near | lost a finger when the boat slammed into the pier. Maybe you should stop picking your nose???? :-) If I'd a been picking my nose I'd have poked out an eyeball from behind! |
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