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...and the panic sets in?
A couple of times I've seen people that were smart
enough to do their research on paper, and buy a quality boat that was too much for them, and then realized they were over their heads and seek professional help when that sense of panic sets in. Have you seen or felt that "What have I done to myself now!" feeling. These people suddenly realized that their skills are not up to the task. I hope they realize there is a very real danger of death or disaster. Years ago it was a couple intending to sail around the world on a older Full Keel Pacific Seacraft, only to find they were terrified to dock the boat--even after taking lessons. Even with spring lines that boat was the most difficult boat I've ever had to dock, because of the full keel, and horrible rudder. This week I had a chance to sail a gorgeous wooden Hinckley. This couple clearly learned that Hinckley yachts were classy boats. The size was right, and perhaps the price also-it is a wooden boat. But it was also an older boat and older boats need skilled maintenance. Any boat this size needs a confident and skilled skipper. The boat had two nice Lewmar self-tailers, and roller furling for the genoa. I didn't pull out the other sails because the fresh varnish has glued the aft lazarette closed. Many of the cleats were updated to gorgeous stainless steel Herreshoft cleats. That was about it for updating in the area of deck hardware. The boat looked great. Nice varnish, solid hull, good sails, and perfect decks. But beauty is only skin deep. There was no reefing gear except for reef points. No turning blocks, no pad-eyes to attach reef lines. No tack hook or any other means of securing the tack when reefed. Just a few dangling reef points that were meant only to keep the sail from falling down --not for taking a load! The traveler was two slides with an awkward pin which needed to be dropped to the low side the let the main out all the way--the main sheet was too short. Gybing was a breeze because there was so much friction in the blocks, the main could not come over hard. Also, the short main sheet meant it was impossible to slam the boom into the shrouds. Every one of the shrouds was loose--I was tempted to pluck them to see if I could hit a few bass notes but they would probably be below human hearing... The tiller looked like it came off of a 15' day-sailor. I found a replacement tiller in the lazarette. Clearly, the prior owner planned to replace the temporary one that was installed with the better used one but never got around to it. The engine wasn't running too well. When a diesel stalls--it's bad news. The engine surged and ran poorly at lower throttle settings. It stalled several times. It was not charging the batteries. I was unable to tighten the alternator belt without a long screw driver for a lever. The batteries read between 12.0 and 12.4 Volts. I think they are damaged. While it was a fine boat, it was not the best boat for beginners without any mechanical or electrical skills. I did my best to explain what was needed to update the boat and got "lost and confused" looks. I showed them how to sail off the mooring and how to sail back but they seemed afraid to sail the boat even though it actually handled quite well under sail. I tried to explain that the boat could be changed and they could chose how to change it for the better. I don't think I got through. I hope and pray that this will be a wonderful learning experience for them, not a string of disasters. Bart |
...and the panic sets in?
Bart wrote:
A couple of times I've seen people that were smart enough to do their research on paper, and buy a quality boat that was too much for them, and then realized they were over their heads and seek professional help when that sense of panic sets in. Have you seen or felt that "What have I done to myself now!" feeling. These people suddenly realized that their skills are not up to the task. I hope they realize there is a very real danger of death or disaster. Years ago it was a couple intending to sail around the world on a older Full Keel Pacific Seacraft, only to find they were terrified to dock the boat--even after taking lessons. Even with spring lines that boat was the most difficult boat I've ever had to dock, because of the full keel, and horrible rudder. This week I had a chance to sail a gorgeous wooden Hinckley. This couple clearly learned that Hinckley yachts were classy boats. The size was right, and perhaps the price also-it is a wooden boat. But it was also an older boat and older boats need skilled maintenance. Any boat this size needs a confident and skilled skipper. The boat had two nice Lewmar self-tailers, and roller furling for the genoa. I didn't pull out the other sails because the fresh varnish has glued the aft lazarette closed. Many of the cleats were updated to gorgeous stainless steel Herreshoft cleats. That was about it for updating in the area of deck hardware. The boat looked great. Nice varnish, solid hull, good sails, and perfect decks. But beauty is only skin deep. There was no reefing gear except for reef points. No turning blocks, no pad-eyes to attach reef lines. No tack hook or any other means of securing the tack when reefed. Just a few dangling reef points that were meant only to keep the sail from falling down --not for taking a load! The traveler was two slides with an awkward pin which needed to be dropped to the low side the let the main out all the way--the main sheet was too short. Gybing was a breeze because there was so much friction in the blocks, the main could not come over hard. Also, the short main sheet meant it was impossible to slam the boom into the shrouds. Every one of the shrouds was loose--I was tempted to pluck them to see if I could hit a few bass notes but they would probably be below human hearing... The tiller looked like it came off of a 15' day-sailor. I found a replacement tiller in the lazarette. Clearly, the prior owner planned to replace the temporary one that was installed with the better used one but never got around to it. The engine wasn't running too well. When a diesel stalls--it's bad news. The engine surged and ran poorly at lower throttle settings. It stalled several times. It was not charging the batteries. I was unable to tighten the alternator belt without a long screw driver for a lever. The batteries read between 12.0 and 12.4 Volts. I think they are damaged. While it was a fine boat, it was not the best boat for beginners without any mechanical or electrical skills. I did my best to explain what was needed to update the boat and got "lost and confused" looks. I showed them how to sail off the mooring and how to sail back but they seemed afraid to sail the boat even though it actually handled quite well under sail. I tried to explain that the boat could be changed and they could chose how to change it for the better. I don't think I got through. I hope and pray that this will be a wonderful learning experience for them, not a string of disasters. Bart Maybe they'll learn fast through attrition? Cahnteuse was previously owned by an older couple who uswed her as a cottage once they found she was "Skittish and tippy"....they were afraid to sail her because she heeld over "so hard" (we've never had her more than 30, even in beamy seas with a lot of wind)...of course, they did not know how to use the in-boom furling system and had no reef ties...they had never refefed her! If the winds are over 15, we don't even leave the dovk without reeding first...what I never understand is why beginner's buy a big boat first instead of going up the ladder in an organized fashion, learning along the way...I know that that takes time and energy, buying and selling boats, but they could lease with another couple or something...buying "the" boat first just creates unnecesarry angst and often destroys the desire... |
...and the panic sets in?
"Bart" wrote: Every one of the shrouds was loose--I was tempted to pluck them to see if I could hit a few bass notes but they would probably be below human hearing... Wooden boats aren't tuned like glass boats. If you tighten all those puppies up they will push the mast into the keel and start some impressive leaking. Been there done that... Seahag |
...and the panic sets in?
On Aug 11, 2:48 am, Bart wrote:
A couple of times I've seen people that were smart enough to do their research on paper, and buy a quality boat that was too much for them, and then realized they were over their heads and seek professional help when that sense of panic sets in. Have you seen or felt that "What have I done to myself now!" feeling. These people suddenly realized that their skills are not up to the task. I hope they realize there is a very real danger of death or disaster. Years ago it was a couple intending to sail around the world on a older Full Keel Pacific Seacraft, only to find they were terrified to dock the boat--even after taking lessons. Even with spring lines that boat was the most difficult boat I've ever had to dock, because of the full keel, and horrible rudder. This week I had a chance to sail a gorgeous wooden Hinckley. This couple clearly learned that Hinckley yachts were classy boats. The size was right, and perhaps the price also-it is a wooden boat. But it was also an older boat and older boats need skilled maintenance. Any boat this size needs a confident and skilled skipper. The boat had two nice Lewmar self-tailers, and roller furling for the genoa. I didn't pull out the other sails because the fresh varnish has glued the aft lazarette closed. Many of the cleats were updated to gorgeous stainless steel Herreshoft cleats. That was about it for updating in the area of deck hardware. The boat looked great. Nice varnish, solid hull, good sails, and perfect decks. But beauty is only skin deep. There was no reefing gear except for reef points. No turning blocks, no pad-eyes to attach reef lines. No tack hook or any other means of securing the tack when reefed. Just a few dangling reef points that were meant only to keep the sail from falling down --not for taking a load! The traveler was two slides with an awkward pin which needed to be dropped to the low side the let the main out all the way--the main sheet was too short. Gybing was a breeze because there was so much friction in the blocks, the main could not come over hard. Also, the short main sheet meant it was impossible to slam the boom into the shrouds. Every one of the shrouds was loose--I was tempted to pluck them to see if I could hit a few bass notes but they would probably be below human hearing... The tiller looked like it came off of a 15' day-sailor. I found a replacement tiller in the lazarette. Clearly, the prior owner planned to replace the temporary one that was installed with the better used one but never got around to it. The engine wasn't running too well. When a diesel stalls--it's bad news. The engine surged and ran poorly at lower throttle settings. It stalled several times. It was not charging the batteries. I was unable to tighten the alternator belt without a long screw driver for a lever. The batteries read between 12.0 and 12.4 Volts. I think they are damaged. While it was a fine boat, it was not the best boat for beginners without any mechanical or electrical skills. I did my best to explain what was needed to update the boat and got "lost and confused" looks. I showed them how to sail off the mooring and how to sail back but they seemed afraid to sail the boat even though it actually handled quite well under sail. I tried to explain that the boat could be changed and they could chose how to change it for the better. I don't think I got through. I hope and pray that this will be a wonderful learning experience for them, not a string of disasters. Bart This seems to be happening alot more these days as baby boomers with alot of disposable income sink it into a big boat. Their first boat. It used to be that you bought what you could afford which meant a smaller boat and as your income increased over the years, so did the size of your boat, but so did your experience level. There are alot of first time boat owners in 45 -50 footers in my marina. It scares me sometimes but they have the right. |
...and the panic sets in?
Seahag wrote:
"Bart" wrote: Every one of the shrouds was loose--I was tempted to pluck them to see if I could hit a few bass notes but they would probably be below human hearing... Wooden boats aren't tuned like glass boats. If you tighten all those puppies up they will push the mast into the keel and start some impressive leaking. Been there done that... Seahag Shrouds? Shrouds?? What are they??? -- Flying Tadpole ---------------------------------- http://www.myspace.com/timfatchen |
...and the panic sets in?
"Flying Tadpole" wrote: Seahag wrote: "Bart" wrote: Every one of the shrouds was loose--I was tempted to pluck them to see if I could hit a few bass notes but they would probably be below human hearing... Wooden boats aren't tuned like glass boats. If you tighten all those puppies up they will push the mast into the keel and start some impressive leaking. Been there done that... Shrouds? Shrouds?? What are they??? Strings that go up along the sides of a boat. They can be very handy for hanging doodads and other thingamabobs on, such as belaying pins and ratlines. Can be made more interesting with the application of baggywinkle:) Seahag |
...and the panic sets in?
Seahag wrote:
"Flying Tadpole" wrote: Seahag wrote: "Bart" wrote: Every one of the shrouds was loose--I was tempted to pluck them to see if I could hit a few bass notes but they would probably be below human hearing... Wooden boats aren't tuned like glass boats. If you tighten all those puppies up they will push the mast into the keel and start some impressive leaking. Been there done that... Shrouds? Shrouds?? What are they??? Strings that go up along the sides of a boat. They can be very handy for hanging doodads and other thingamabobs on, such as belaying pins and ratlines. Can be made more interesting with the application of baggywinkle:) Seahag His boat hasn't any...the sticks just sit there all on their lonesome..... |
...and the panic sets in?
"katy" wrote in message
... Seahag wrote: "Flying Tadpole" wrote: Seahag wrote: "Bart" wrote: Every one of the shrouds was loose--I was tempted to pluck them to see if I could hit a few bass notes but they would probably be below human hearing... Wooden boats aren't tuned like glass boats. If you tighten all those puppies up they will push the mast into the keel and start some impressive leaking. Been there done that... Shrouds? Shrouds?? What are they??? Strings that go up along the sides of a boat. They can be very handy for hanging doodads and other thingamabobs on, such as belaying pins and ratlines. Can be made more interesting with the application of baggywinkle:) Seahag His boat hasn't any...the sticks just sit there all on their lonesome..... Ya think? R U losing Ur mind as well as Ur eyesight? U have no sense of humour. Haggie duz. |
...and the panic sets in?
"katy" wrote in message ... Seahag wrote: "Flying Tadpole" wrote: Seahag wrote: "Bart" wrote: Every one of the shrouds was loose--I was tempted to pluck them to see if I could hit a few bass notes but they would probably be below human hearing... Wooden boats aren't tuned like glass boats. If you tighten all those puppies up they will push the mast into the keel and start some impressive leaking. Been there done that... Shrouds? Shrouds?? What are they??? Strings that go up along the sides of a boat. They can be very handy for hanging doodads and other thingamabobs on, such as belaying pins and ratlines. Can be made more interesting with the application of baggywinkle:) Seahag His boat hasn't any...the sticks just sit there all on their lonesome..... at least he has sticks... :o |
...and the panic sets in?
On Sun, 12 Aug 2007 10:05:46 -0400, "Captain Crunch"
wrote this crap: Ya think? R U losing Ur mind as well as Ur eyesight? U have no sense of humour. Haggie duz. This isn't text messaging, stupid dumbass! We use proper "grammer." I'm Horvath and I approve of this post. |
...and the panic sets in?
Scotty wrote:
"katy" wrote in message ... Seahag wrote: "Flying Tadpole" wrote: Seahag wrote: "Bart" wrote: Every one of the shrouds was loose--I was tempted to pluck them to see if I could hit a few bass notes but they would probably be below human hearing... Wooden boats aren't tuned like glass boats. If you tighten all those puppies up they will push the mast into the keel and start some impressive leaking. Been there done that... Shrouds? Shrouds?? What are they??? Strings that go up along the sides of a boat. They can be very handy for hanging doodads and other thingamabobs on, such as belaying pins and ratlines. Can be made more interesting with the application of baggywinkle:) Seahag His boat hasn't any...the sticks just sit there all on their lonesome..... at least he has sticks... :o ....that's ok...she attached the baggywinkle to her hat until they step their sticks...makes for interesting conversation when you go anywhere with her... |
...and the panic sets in?
Horvath wrote:
On Sun, 12 Aug 2007 10:05:46 -0400, "Captain Crunch" wrote this crap: Ya think? R U losing Ur mind as well as Ur eyesight? U have no sense of humour. Haggie duz. This isn't text messaging, stupid dumbass! We use proper "grammer." I'm Horvath and I approve of this post. He thinks he's Rosie O'Donnell.... |
...and the panic sets in?
On Sun, 12 Aug 2007 13:29:27 -0400, katy
wrote this crap: Horvath wrote: On Sun, 12 Aug 2007 10:05:46 -0400, "Captain Crunch" wrote this crap: Ya think? R U losing Ur mind as well as Ur eyesight? U have no sense of humour. Haggie duz. This isn't text messaging, stupid dumbass! We use proper "grammer." He thinks he's Rosie O'Donnell.... "He?" I thought "he" was a girl. That's how my little sister sends me messages. I'm Horvath and I approve of this post. |
...and the panic sets in?
"Horvath" wrote in message
... On Sun, 12 Aug 2007 10:05:46 -0400, "Captain Crunch" wrote this crap: Ya think? R U losing Ur mind as well as Ur eyesight? U have no sense of humour. Haggie duz. This isn't text messaging, stupid dumbass! We use proper "grammer." I'm Horvath and I approve of this post. I was responding to katy-type. Seems that she understands that kind of typing. |
...and the panic sets in?
On Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:48:25 -0400, "Captain Crunch"
wrote this crap: "Horvath" wrote in message .. . On Sun, 12 Aug 2007 10:05:46 -0400, "Captain Crunch" wrote this crap: Ya think? R U losing Ur mind as well as Ur eyesight? U have no sense of humour. Haggie duz. This isn't text messaging, stupid dumbass! We use proper "grammer." I was responding to katy-type. Seems that she understands that kind of typing. And you know she likes it, because? I'm Horvath and I approve of this post. |
...and the panic sets in?
"Seahag" wrote in message news:Uijvi.469$vC4.313@trndny01... "Bart" wrote: Every one of the shrouds was loose--I was tempted to pluck them to see if I could hit a few bass notes but they would probably be below human hearing... Wooden boats aren't tuned like glass boats. If you tighten all those puppies up they will push the mast into the keel and start some impressive leaking. Been there done that... You bet. I've seen chainplate bolts in elongated holes, thanks to way overtightening the rig in a wooden boat. Max |
...and the panic sets in?
"katy" wrote in message ... Seahag wrote: "Flying Tadpole" wrote: Seahag wrote: "Bart" wrote: Every one of the shrouds was loose--I was tempted to pluck them to see if I could hit a few bass notes but they would probably be below human hearing... Wooden boats aren't tuned like glass boats. If you tighten all those puppies up they will push the mast into the keel and start some impressive leaking. Been there done that... Shrouds? Shrouds?? What are they??? Strings that go up along the sides of a boat. They can be very handy for hanging doodads and other thingamabobs on, such as belaying pins and ratlines. Can be made more interesting with the application of baggywinkle:) Seahag His boat hasn't any...the sticks just sit there all on their lonesome..... A Freedom? Max |
...and the panic sets in?
Maxprop wrote:
"katy" wrote in message ... Seahag wrote: "Flying Tadpole" wrote: Seahag wrote: "Bart" wrote: Every one of the shrouds was loose--I was tempted to pluck them to see if I could hit a few bass notes but they would probably be below human hearing... Wooden boats aren't tuned like glass boats. If you tighten all those puppies up they will push the mast into the keel and start some impressive leaking. Been there done that... Shrouds? Shrouds?? What are they??? Strings that go up along the sides of a boat. They can be very handy for hanging doodads and other thingamabobs on, such as belaying pins and ratlines. Can be made more interesting with the application of baggywinkle:) Seahag His boat hasn't any...the sticks just sit there all on their lonesome..... A Freedom? Max Bolger Box .... http://www.ace.net.au/schooner/lkcruise.htm |
...and the panic sets in?
"Horvath" wrote in message ... On Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:48:25 -0400, "Captain Crunch" wrote this crap: This isn't text messaging, stupid dumbass! We use proper "grammer." I was responding to katy-type. Seems that she understands that kind of typing. And you know she likes it, because? You're new here so you'll not be familiar with the fact that Katy probably has hit on every male in this group. It's her hobby. Funny thing about her. She's knock-kneed but they haven't touch in probably 40 years. Wilbur Hubbard |
...and the panic sets in?
"katy" wrote: Scotty wrote: "katy" wrote: Seahag wrote: "Flying Tadpole" wrote: Seahag wrote: "Bart" wrote: Every one of the shrouds was loose--I was tempted to pluck them to see if I could hit a few bass notes but they would probably be below human hearing... Wooden boats aren't tuned like glass boats. If you tighten all those puppies up they will push the mast into the keel and start some impressive leaking. Been there done that... Shrouds? Shrouds?? What are they??? Strings that go up along the sides of a boat. They can be very handy for hanging doodads and other thingamabobs on, such as belaying pins and ratlines. Can be made more interesting with the application of baggywinkle:) His boat hasn't any...the sticks just sit there all on their lonesome..... at least he has sticks... :o ...that's ok...she attached the baggywinkle to her hat until they step their sticks...makes for interesting conversation when you go anywhere with her... Just to round things off the engine is still sitting on the sole of my saloon:( Seahag |
...and the panic sets in?
Seahag wrote:
"katy" wrote: Scotty wrote: "katy" wrote: Seahag wrote: "Flying Tadpole" wrote: Seahag wrote: "Bart" wrote: Every one of the shrouds was loose--I was tempted to pluck them to see if I could hit a few bass notes but they would probably be below human hearing... Wooden boats aren't tuned like glass boats. If you tighten all those puppies up they will push the mast into the keel and start some impressive leaking. Been there done that... Shrouds? Shrouds?? What are they??? Strings that go up along the sides of a boat. They can be very handy for hanging doodads and other thingamabobs on, such as belaying pins and ratlines. Can be made more interesting with the application of baggywinkle:) His boat hasn't any...the sticks just sit there all on their lonesome..... at least he has sticks... :o ...that's ok...she attached the baggywinkle to her hat until they step their sticks...makes for interesting conversation when you go anywhere with her... Just to round things off the engine is still sitting on the sole of my saloon:( Seahag You can admire it there better than in a dingy old engine room.... |
...and the panic sets in?
"katy" wrote in message ... Maxprop wrote: "katy" wrote in message ... Seahag wrote: "Flying Tadpole" wrote: Seahag wrote: "Bart" wrote: Every one of the shrouds was loose--I was tempted to pluck them to see if I could hit a few bass notes but they would probably be below human hearing... Wooden boats aren't tuned like glass boats. If you tighten all those puppies up they will push the mast into the keel and start some impressive leaking. Been there done that... Shrouds? Shrouds?? What are they??? Strings that go up along the sides of a boat. They can be very handy for hanging doodads and other thingamabobs on, such as belaying pins and ratlines. Can be made more interesting with the application of baggywinkle:) Seahag His boat hasn't any...the sticks just sit there all on their lonesome..... A Freedom? Max Bolger Box .... http://www.ace.net.au/schooner/lkcruise.htm So where does one hang their baggywrinkle on such vessels? Max |
...and the panic sets in?
what I never understand is why beginner's buy a big boat first instead of going up the ladder in an organized fashion, learning along the way...I know that that takes time and energy, buying and selling boats, but they could lease with another couple or something...buying "the" boat first just creates unnecesarry angst and often destroys the desire... katy, I agree completely. Anyone with your sort of experience knows "how to do it". But many people unfortunately, don't know "how to do it" and end up with more boat than they can handle. The outcome is either hilarious or tragic. |
...and the panic sets in?
On Aug 11, 10:01 am, "Seahag" wrote:
"Bart" wrote: Every one of the shrouds was loose--I was tempted to pluck them to see if I could hit a few bass notes but they would probably be below human hearing... Wooden boats aren't tuned like glass boats. If you tighten all those puppies up they will push the mast into the keel and start some impressive leaking. Been there done that... Seahag Haggie, these were very loose. How would you recommend they be adjusted? I'd welcome your opinion. |
...and the panic sets in?
On Aug 12, 10:02 am, katy wrote:
Seahag wrote: "Flying Tadpole" wrote: Seahag wrote: "Bart" wrote: Every one of the shrouds was loose--I was tempted to pluck them to see if I could hit a few bass notes but they would probably be below human hearing... Wooden boats aren't tuned like glass boats. If you tighten all those puppies up they will push the mast into the keel and start some impressive leaking. Been there done that... Shrouds? Shrouds?? What are they??? Strings that go up along the sides of a boat. They can be Seahag His boat hasn't any...the sticks just sit there all on their lonesome..... He must have one of those newfangled carbon fiber fishing rods that whip all around. |
...and the panic sets in?
Maxprop wrote:
"katy" wrote in message ... Maxprop wrote: "katy" wrote in message ... Seahag wrote: "Flying Tadpole" wrote: Seahag wrote: "Bart" wrote: Every one of the shrouds was loose--I was tempted to pluck them to see if I could hit a few bass notes but they would probably be below human hearing... Wooden boats aren't tuned like glass boats. If you tighten all those puppies up they will push the mast into the keel and start some impressive leaking. Been there done that... Shrouds? Shrouds?? What are they??? Strings that go up along the sides of a boat. They can be very handy for hanging doodads and other thingamabobs on, such as belaying pins and ratlines. Can be made more interesting with the application of baggywinkle:) Seahag His boat hasn't any...the sticks just sit there all on their lonesome..... A Freedom? Max Bolger Box .... http://www.ace.net.au/schooner/lkcruise.htm So where does one hang their baggywrinkle on such vessels? Max Off the brim of your hat.... |
...and the panic sets in?
Bart wrote:
On Aug 12, 10:02 am, katy wrote: Seahag wrote: "Flying Tadpole" wrote: Seahag wrote: "Bart" wrote: Every one of the shrouds was loose--I was tempted to pluck them to see if I could hit a few bass notes but they would probably be below human hearing... Wooden boats aren't tuned like glass boats. If you tighten all those puppies up they will push the mast into the keel and start some impressive leaking. Been there done that... Shrouds? Shrouds?? What are they??? Strings that go up along the sides of a boat. They can be Seahag His boat hasn't any...the sticks just sit there all on their lonesome..... He must have one of those newfangled carbon fiber fishing rods that whip all around. Wood.... |
...and the panic sets in?
Seahag wrote:
"Flying Tadpole" wrote: Seahag wrote: "Bart" wrote: Every one of the shrouds was loose--I was tempted to pluck them to see if I could hit a few bass notes but they would probably be below human hearing... Wooden boats aren't tuned like glass boats. If you tighten all those puppies up they will push the mast into the keel and start some impressive leaking. Been there done that... Shrouds? Shrouds?? What are they??? Strings that go up along the sides of a boat. They can be very handy for hanging doodads and other thingamabobs on, such as belaying pins and ratlines. Can be made more interesting with the application of baggywinkle:) Seahag Oh...the things the other yachties use as clotheslines? -- Flying Tadpole ---------------------------------- http://www.soundclick.com/flyingtadpole http://music.download.com/timfatchen http://music.download.com/internetopera |
...and the panic sets in?
"katy" wrote in message ... Scotty wrote: "katy" wrote in message His boat hasn't any...the sticks just sit there all on their lonesome..... at least he has sticks... :o ...that's ok...she attached the baggywinkle to her hat to cushion her head when she passes out? |
...and the panic sets in?
"Bart" wrote in message ups.com... He must have one of those newfangled yeah, newfangled for the year1426. |
...and the panic sets in?
"katy" wrote: Seahag wrote: "katy" wrote: Scotty wrote: at least he has sticks... :o ...that's ok...she attached the baggywinkle to her hat until they step their sticks...makes for interesting conversation when you go anywhere with her... Just to round things off the engine is still sitting on the sole of my saloon:( You can admire it there better than in a dingy old engine room.... I found my collection of nail polish and I'm painting all the bolts and fuel lines different colors. Seahag |
...and the panic sets in?
"Bart" wrote: "Seahag" wrote: "Bart" wrote: Every one of the shrouds was loose--I was tempted to pluck them to see if I could hit a few bass notes but they would probably be below human hearing... Wooden boats aren't tuned like glass boats. If you tighten all those puppies up they will push the mast into the keel and start some impressive leaking. Been there done that... Haggie, these were very loose. How would you recommend they be adjusted? I'd welcome your opinion. Very loose is fine as long as the sticks are straight. Of course it depends on your deffinition of "very":) Mind you, I wouldn't take an old wooden boat out in extreme weather. Seahag |
...and the panic sets in?
"Flying Tadpole" wrote in message ... Seahag wrote: "Flying Tadpole" wrote: Shrouds? Shrouds?? What are they??? Strings that go up along the sides of a boat. They can be very handy for hanging doodads and other thingamabobs on, such as belaying pins and ratlines. Can be made more interesting with the application of baggywinkle:) Oh...the things the other yachties use as clotheslines? And spider catchers. Seahag |
...and the panic sets in?
"Scotty" wrote: "katy" wrote: Scotty wrote: "katy" wrote: His boat hasn't any...the sticks just sit there all on their lonesome..... at least he has sticks... :o ...that's ok...she attached the baggywinkle to her hat to cushion her head when she passes out? Nah, it's to hide the gold braid on my Greek fisherman's cap. Seahag |
...and the panic sets in?
Seahag wrote:
"katy" wrote: Seahag wrote: "katy" wrote: Scotty wrote: at least he has sticks... :o ...that's ok...she attached the baggywinkle to her hat until they step their sticks...makes for interesting conversation when you go anywhere with her... Just to round things off the engine is still sitting on the sole of my saloon:( You can admire it there better than in a dingy old engine room.... I found my collection of nail polish and I'm painting all the bolts and fuel lines different colors. Seahag That flourescent green will really stand out well.... |
...and the panic sets in?
On Sun, 12 Aug 2007 21:05:14 -0400, "Wilbur Hubbard"
wrote this crap: You're new here Huh? I've been here for years. so you'll not be familiar with the fact that Katy probably has hit on every male in this group. It's her hobby. Funny thing about her. She's knock-kneed but they haven't touch in probably 40 years. It won't work with me. I have a beautiful fiancee. I'm Horvath and I approve of this post. |
...and the panic sets in?
"Horvath" wrote in message ... It won't work with me. I have a beautiful fiancee. Yah right! Prove it. Post a link to a pic. Wilbur Hubbard |
...and the panic sets in?
On Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:30:59 -0400, "Wilbur Hubbard"
wrote this crap: "Horvath" wrote in message .. . It won't work with me. I have a beautiful fiancee. Yah right! Prove it. Post a link to a pic. I already did, once. If your addy was real, I'd e-mail a pic to you. I'm Horvath and I approve of this post. |
...and the panic sets in?
On Aug 14, 5:29 pm, Horvath wrote:
On Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:30:59 -0400, "Wilbur Hubbard" wrote this crap: "Horvath" wrote in message .. . It won't work with me. I have a beautiful fiancee. Yah right! Prove it. Post a link to a pic. I already did, once. If your addy was real, I'd e-mail a pic to you. No you did not..You just posted pictures of some strippers.. Joe I'm Horvath and I approve of this post. |
...and the panic sets in? (Erin)
"Joe" wrote in message oups.com... On Aug 14, 5:29 pm, Horvath wrote: On Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:30:59 -0400, "Wilbur Hubbard" wrote this crap: "Horvath" wrote in message .. . It won't work with me. I have a beautiful fiancee. Yah right! Prove it. Post a link to a pic. I already did, once. If your addy was real, I'd e-mail a pic to you. No you did not..You just posted pictures of some strippers.. Joe Get ready for tropical storm Erin, Joe. It's now TD5 and headed right for you . Expected to be a TS at landfall. A big rain maker - just what Texas needs to end that drought. Ha ha ha! Wilbur Hubbard |
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