On Tue, 20 May 2014 16:32:28 -0400, H*a*r*r*o*l*d
wrote:

On 5/20/2014 4:14 PM, Poquito Loco wrote:
On Tue, 20 May 2014 11:12:00 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote:

I was hoping we could maybe use the next size bigger self tappin screw, otherwise it might be a chore removing the the inner panels to get to the bottom of the gunnels in order to use a bolt and nut faster.

Nope, bad idea. Fill the holes and put straps on the cover - or buy one with the straps.


He paid $666 for that snap on cover. Now you want he should put straps
on it? He might as well have invested in a $20 tarp.

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The issue as I understand it, is that he also has a spray
dodger/enclosure that uses the same snaps. Spray dodgers are common
in northern climes, especially on smaller open boats. They can make
it possible to go boating in conditions that would otherwise be wet,
cold and miserable.

On 5/20/2014 8:00 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Tue, 20 May 2014 16:32:28 -0400, H*a*r*r*o*l*d
wrote:

On 5/20/2014 4:14 PM, Poquito Loco wrote:
On Tue, 20 May 2014 11:12:00 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote:

I was hoping we could maybe use the next size bigger self tappin screw, otherwise it might be a chore removing the the inner panels to get to the bottom of the gunnels in order to use a bolt and nut faster.

Nope, bad idea. Fill the holes and put straps on the cover - or buy one with the straps.


He paid $666 for that snap on cover. Now you want he should put straps
on it? He might as well have invested in a $20 tarp.

===

The issue as I understand it, is that he also has a spray
dodger/enclosure that uses the same snaps. Spray dodgers are common
in northern climes, especially on smaller open boats. They can make
it possible to go boating in conditions that would otherwise be wet,
cold and miserable.

What's wrong with foul weather gear. I'm sure you have it and use it.

On Tue, 20 May 2014 20:43:18 -0400, H*a*r*r*o*l*d
wrote:

The issue as I understand it, is that he also has a spray
dodger/enclosure that uses the same snaps. Spray dodgers are common
in northern climes, especially on smaller open boats. They can make
it possible to go boating in conditions that would otherwise be wet,
cold and miserable.

What's wrong with foul weather gear. I'm sure you have it and use it.

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I used to use it a lot when I was racing sailboats in the North East
because that was the only thing that could keep you dry, not so much
here in Florida or farther south. Most people in the North East who
fish from smaller power boats have some sort of spray protection *and*
they wear foul weather gear. If I'm running on a wet windy day in the
tropics I'll usually wear a bathing suit, rinse it off at the end of
the day and call it good.

On 5/20/2014 10:59 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Tue, 20 May 2014 20:43:18 -0400, H*a*r*r*o*l*d
wrote:

The issue as I understand it, is that he also has a spray
dodger/enclosure that uses the same snaps. Spray dodgers are common
in northern climes, especially on smaller open boats. They can make
it possible to go boating in conditions that would otherwise be wet,
cold and miserable.

What's wrong with foul weather gear. I'm sure you have it and use it.

===

I used to use it a lot when I was racing sailboats in the North East
because that was the only thing that could keep you dry, not so much
here in Florida or farther south. Most people in the North East who
fish from smaller power boats have some sort of spray protection *and*
they wear foul weather gear. If I'm running on a wet windy day in the
tropics I'll usually wear a bathing suit, rinse it off at the end of
the day and call it good.

There is a benefit from boating in a tropical or sub tropical climate.
It sure beats dodging icebergs and windmills up north. :-)

On Wed, 21 May 2014 03:12:04 -0400, H*a*r*r*o*l*d
wrote:

There is a benefit from boating in a tropical or sub tropical climate.
It sure beats dodging icebergs and windmills up north. :-)

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I think windmills are kind of cool, icebergs not so much. I'm of the
opinon that most of the people who fight windfarms are experiencing
rectal-cranial inversions. Every large windmill generates the
equivalent power of a 2,000 hp diesel engine, approximately 100
gallons per hour of fuel that could be going to some higher purpose
like running my boat or your RV. :-)

On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 5:55:49 AM UTC-4, Wayne. B wrote:

I think windmills are kind of cool, icebergs not so much. I'm of the

opinon that most of the people who fight windfarms are experiencing

rectal-cranial inversions. Every large windmill generates the

equivalent power of a 2,000 hp diesel engine, approximately 100

gallons per hour of fuel that could be going to some higher purpose

like running my boat or your RV. :-)

You did know that they must supply hydro TO them to keep them turning, didn't you?
How many of the god-dam things are around YOUR house???
I'll bet if there were a dozen or more, YOU would be the one whining.
Besides, Ontario is GIVING away hydro to the States.
All the citizens of Ontario are getting out of this " great " idea is an ass-****ing.
The sooner they're gone, the better.

On 5/22/2014 3:40 AM, wrote:
On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 5:55:49 AM UTC-4, Wayne. B wrote:

I think windmills are kind of cool, icebergs not so much. I'm of the

opinon that most of the people who fight windfarms are experiencing

rectal-cranial inversions. Every large windmill generates the

equivalent power of a 2,000 hp diesel engine, approximately 100

gallons per hour of fuel that could be going to some higher purpose

like running my boat or your RV. :-)

You did know that they must supply hydro TO them to keep them turning, didn't you?
How many of the god-dam things are around YOUR house???
I'll bet if there were a dozen or more, YOU would be the one whining.
Besides, Ontario is GIVING away hydro to the States.
All the citizens of Ontario are getting out of this " great " idea is an ass-****ing.
The sooner they're gone, the better.

I think they are mesmerizing. Watching them go round and round, ever so
slowly is a welcome distraction while driving down the freeway.

On Wed, 21 May 2014 11:26:31 -0400, wrote:

Nantucket may be one of the places where it could make sense though,
simply because they don't want a power plant on the shore either and
they still want the lights to come on when they flip the switch.
New power line right of way is as hard to come up with as power
plants.

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Heh. Nantucket Sound makes a lot of sense because there is a lot of
wind there and so much fog that no one will see them on most days.

Nantucket Sound is the home of the infamous Figawi sailboat race -
humorously named for the mythical tribe of Figawi indians - who,
legend has it, went around in the fog saying: "Where the figawi?".

(say it slowly with a Boston accent)

On 5/21/2014 12:22 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Wed, 21 May 2014 11:26:31 -0400, wrote:

Nantucket may be one of the places where it could make sense though,
simply because they don't want a power plant on the shore either and
they still want the lights to come on when they flip the switch.
New power line right of way is as hard to come up with as power
plants.

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Heh. Nantucket Sound makes a lot of sense because there is a lot of
wind there and so much fog that no one will see them on most days.

Nantucket Sound is the home of the infamous Figawi sailboat race -
humorously named for the mythical tribe of Figawi indians - who,
legend has it, went around in the fog saying: "Where the figawi?".

(say it slowly with a Boston accent)

Would make for interesting boating in the fog.

On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 3:12:04 AM UTC-4, H*a*r*r*o*l*d wrote:

There is a benefit from boating in a tropical or sub tropical climate.

It sure beats dodging icebergs and windmills up north. :-)

Ummm...they dont put the " Windmills " out in the Lakes around here, anyway.