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Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
I've seen this phrase several times here in Rec.Boats, and I was
curious to what they are. I take it , the phrase is mentioned to describe craft with a more modern "styling? |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
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Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
wrote in message oups.com... I've seen this phrase several times here in Rec.Boats, and I was curious to what they are. I take it , the phrase is mentioned to describe craft with a more modern "styling? To me a bubble boat is one that you cannot safely walk on the forward deck and risk falling and rolling off the boat. The advantage of the design is it increases the interior space and headroom. Eisboch |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
Can a windlass launch an anchor to the beach, or assist in rafting, or shake
loose junk picked up in the anchor, or rig a bow line. etc.etc.etc. Bubble boats do have certain disadvantages. Jim "Alotta Fagina" wrote in message ... You wrote: The real negative to the design is it can be slick as hell when you are going to the bow to drop the anchor That's what a windlass is for. |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
I think it as to do with a style that is designed to maximize cabin size
over seaworthiness or outdoor space. Carver makes some bubble boats along with others wrote: I've seen this phrase several times here in Rec.Boats, and I was curious to what they are. I take it , the phrase is mentioned to describe craft with a more modern "styling? |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
"Jim" wrote in message
nk.net... "Alotta Fagina" wrote in message ... You wrote: The real negative to the design is it can be slick as hell when you are going to the bow to drop the anchor That's what a windlass is for. Can a windlass launch an anchor to the beach, or assist in rafting, or shake loose junk picked up in the anchor, or rig a bow line. etc.etc.etc. Bubble boats do have certain disadvantages. Jim He's just being argumentative. He's never actually tried moving to the bow on one of those monstrosities. |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
"Jim" wrote in message nk.net... Can a windlass launch an anchor to the beach, or assist in rafting, or shake loose junk picked up in the anchor, or rig a bow line. etc.etc.etc. Bubble boats do have certain disadvantages. Jim "Alotta Fagina" wrote in message ... You wrote: The real negative to the design is it can be slick as hell when you are going to the bow to drop the anchor That's what a windlass is for. We had a walkthrough windshield on the bubble boat we used to own and had no problem accessing the forward deck other than the fact that you needed good balance. Each style of boat has it's drawbacks and strengths. The amount of headroom and the size of the cabin is definitely a plus with bubble boats. They are not fishing boats and the ability to move from the cockpit to the forward deck can be difficult, especially if there is no walkthrough windshield. |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... "Jim" wrote in message nk.net... "Alotta Fagina" wrote in message ... You wrote: The real negative to the design is it can be slick as hell when you are going to the bow to drop the anchor That's what a windlass is for. Can a windlass launch an anchor to the beach, or assist in rafting, or shake loose junk picked up in the anchor, or rig a bow line. etc.etc.etc. Bubble boats do have certain disadvantages. Jim He's just being argumentative. He's never actually tried moving to the bow on one of those monstrosities. Must be his/her time of the month. |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
... On 13 Jul 2006 09:19:25 -0700, wrote: I've seen this phrase several times here in Rec.Boats, and I was curious to what they are. I take it , the phrase is mentioned to describe craft with a more modern "styling? Imagine two boxes with one end pointed, the other end flat one on top of the other, then put a V bottom on it and that's a "Bubble" Boat. Advantages are than interior space is maximized. Disadvantages are extreme leeward windage and virtually no deck space that can be safely accessed from the stern. Translation: Not enough flat deck for scantily clad women to stretch out on, with their hot, oiled bodies glistening in the sun. |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... Translation: Not enough flat deck for scantily clad women to stretch out on, with their hot, oiled bodies glistening in the sun. Heh, heh. It's fun to watch them try though. And slide off. Eisboch |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
"Eisboch" wrote in message
... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... Translation: Not enough flat deck for scantily clad women to stretch out on, with their hot, oiled bodies glistening in the sun. Heh, heh. It's fun to watch them try though. And slide off. Eisboch A new way to catch pike - use bikini as trap! |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
Alotta Fagina wrote:
You wrote: The real negative to the design is it can be slick as hell when you are going to the bow to drop the anchor That's what a windlass is for. I picked the task of dropping and retrieving the anchor as a common task that one does on the foredeck, there are other other reasons such as handling dock lines that require you to walk the curved foredeck of a bubble boat, that can be very difficult when the foredeck is wet. I learned the hard way not to use the "Wash and Wash" soap on a bubble boat. On a serious note, I am surprised how often I see people waxing the foredeck including the non skid surfaces of these nice curved foredeck. -- Reggie That's my story and I am sticking to it! |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
Harry Krause wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote: Alotta Fagina wrote: You wrote: The real negative to the design is it can be slick as hell when you are going to the bow to drop the anchor That's what a windlass is for. I picked the task of dropping and retrieving the anchor as a common task that one does on the foredeck, there are other other reasons such as handling dock lines that require you to walk the curved foredeck of a bubble boat, that can be very difficult when the foredeck is wet. I learned the hard way not to use the "Wash and Wash" soap on a bubble boat. On a serious note, I am surprised how often I see people waxing the foredeck including the non skid surfaces of these nice curved foredeck. Woody Wax Non-Skid. I use it on the foredeck, on the side decks, and on the cabin floor of Yo Ho. Works fine. Thanks, It looks like it a breeze to apply. -- Reggie That's my story and I am sticking to it! |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
wrote in message oups.com... I've seen this phrase several times here in Rec.Boats, and I was curious to what they are. Any boat whose skipper wears a Speedo. |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
LOL!
Bryan wrote: wrote in message oups.com... I've seen this phrase several times here in Rec.Boats, and I was curious to what they are. Any boat whose skipper wears a Speedo. |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
wrote in message oups.com... I've seen this phrase several times here in Rec.Boats, and I was curious to what they are. I take it , the phrase is mentioned to describe craft with a more modern "styling? David Pascoe on 'Bubble Boats'. http://marinesurvey.com/yacht/BubbleDecks.htm Keep in mind that Pascoe is sort of a bubble boat snob. ;-) |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
Now, I see what you mean.....
JimH wrote: wrote in message oups.com... I've seen this phrase several times here in Rec.Boats, and I was curious to what they are. I take it , the phrase is mentioned to describe craft with a more modern "styling? David Pascoe on 'Bubble Boats'. http://marinesurvey.com/yacht/BubbleDecks.htm Keep in mind that Pascoe is sort of a bubble boat snob. ;-) |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
" JimH" jimhUNDERSCOREosudad@yahooDOTcom wrote in message
... wrote in message oups.com... I've seen this phrase several times here in Rec.Boats, and I was curious to what they are. I take it , the phrase is mentioned to describe craft with a more modern "styling? David Pascoe on 'Bubble Boats'. http://marinesurvey.com/yacht/BubbleDecks.htm Keep in mind that Pascoe is sort of a bubble boat snob. ;-) He's right. Those boats are designed by idiots, for customers who are idiots. |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
What makes YOU so sure they are "idiots? what makes....OOPS! sorry, I'll leave that up to the rec.boat professional ;) LOL! JoeSpareBedroom wrote: " JimH" jimhUNDERSCOREosudad@yahooDOTcom wrote in message ... wrote in message oups.com... I've seen this phrase several times here in Rec.Boats, and I was curious to what they are. I take it , the phrase is mentioned to describe craft with a more modern "styling? David Pascoe on 'Bubble Boats'. http://marinesurvey.com/yacht/BubbleDecks.htm Keep in mind that Pascoe is sort of a bubble boat snob. ;-) He's right. Those boats are designed by idiots, for customers who are idiots. |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
wrote in message
ups.com... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: " JimH" jimhUNDERSCOREosudad@yahooDOTcom wrote in message ... wrote in message oups.com... I've seen this phrase several times here in Rec.Boats, and I was curious to what they are. I take it , the phrase is mentioned to describe craft with a more modern "styling? David Pascoe on 'Bubble Boats'. http://marinesurvey.com/yacht/BubbleDecks.htm Keep in mind that Pascoe is sort of a bubble boat snob. ;-) He's right. Those boats are designed by idiots, for customers who are idiots. What makes YOU so sure they are "idiots? what makes....OOPS! sorry, I'll leave that up to the rec.boat professional ;) LOL! Any intelligent person who has kids can look at the rooms in a house and figure out where a toddler's going to get into trouble. It's the same with boats. It's obvious that certain tasks take place on the foredeck, and that it must be safe to get there and work there. If the designer or customer don't see this, they're idiots. Some things are simply true. |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
Don't take me wrong, man. I can agree with you. jsut that the local
forum criticizer will probably pop in here to rip the thread.... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: wrote in message ups.com... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: " JimH" jimhUNDERSCOREosudad@yahooDOTcom wrote in message ... wrote in message oups.com... I've seen this phrase several times here in Rec.Boats, and I was curious to what they are. I take it , the phrase is mentioned to describe craft with a more modern "styling? David Pascoe on 'Bubble Boats'. http://marinesurvey.com/yacht/BubbleDecks.htm Keep in mind that Pascoe is sort of a bubble boat snob. ;-) He's right. Those boats are designed by idiots, for customers who are idiots. What makes YOU so sure they are "idiots? what makes....OOPS! sorry, I'll leave that up to the rec.boat professional ;) LOL! Any intelligent person who has kids can look at the rooms in a house and figure out where a toddler's going to get into trouble. It's the same with boats. It's obvious that certain tasks take place on the foredeck, and that it must be safe to get there and work there. If the designer or customer don't see this, they're idiots. Some things are simply true. |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
On Fri, 14 Jul 2006 02:04:38 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote: Any intelligent person who has kids can look at the rooms in a house and figure out where a toddler's going to get into trouble. It's the same with boats. It's obvious that certain tasks take place on the foredeck, and that it must be safe to get there and work there. If the designer or customer don't see this, they're idiots. Some things are simply true. I'm not wild about the aesthetics of bubble boats but if properly designed, usually with a "walk through" arrangement, the foredeck can be made safely accessible. Regardless of what you think of the boats or the people who own them, they serve a definite niche in the marketplace and are quite comfortable and spacious for inshore cruising. |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
On Thu, 13 Jul 2006 22:44:34 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote: The antidote for bubble boats. http://www.compositeyacht.biz/46Markley.html =========== That works but I have my own cure, the anti-bubble: http://oya.com/brokerage/pdf/gy199449.pdf Wish I had those Luggers on mine but the DD671s have a certain charm and mystique all their own. :-) |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On 13 Jul 2006 09:19:25 -0700, wrote: I've seen this phrase several times here in Rec.Boats, and I was curious to what they are. I take it , the phrase is mentioned to describe craft with a more modern "styling? Imagine two boxes with one end pointed, the other end flat one on top of the other, then put a V bottom on it and that's a "Bubble" Boat. Advantages are than interior space is maximized. Disadvantages are extreme leeward windage and virtually no deck space that can be safely accessed from the stern. Translation: Not enough flat deck for scantily clad women to stretch out on, with their hot, oiled bodies glistening in the sun. What to hell would I ever want one for then??! |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
"basskisser" wrote in message oups.com... JoeSpareBedroom wrote: "Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On 13 Jul 2006 09:19:25 -0700, wrote: I've seen this phrase several times here in Rec.Boats, and I was curious to what they are. I take it , the phrase is mentioned to describe craft with a more modern "styling? Imagine two boxes with one end pointed, the other end flat one on top of the other, then put a V bottom on it and that's a "Bubble" Boat. Advantages are than interior space is maximized. Disadvantages are extreme leeward windage and virtually no deck space that can be safely accessed from the stern. Translation: Not enough flat deck for scantily clad women to stretch out on, with their hot, oiled bodies glistening in the sun. What to hell would I ever want one for then??! Exactly. It would be like a hammer with no handle. A blender with no blade. |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
"Wayne.B" wrote in message
... On Fri, 14 Jul 2006 02:04:38 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: Any intelligent person who has kids can look at the rooms in a house and figure out where a toddler's going to get into trouble. It's the same with boats. It's obvious that certain tasks take place on the foredeck, and that it must be safe to get there and work there. If the designer or customer don't see this, they're idiots. Some things are simply true. I'm not wild about the aesthetics of bubble boats but if properly designed, usually with a "walk through" arrangement, the foredeck can be made safely accessible. Regardless of what you think of the boats or the people who own them, they serve a definite niche in the marketplace and are quite comfortable and spacious for inshore cruising. Blah blah blah! :-) Bubble boats are for guys who burst into tears when they run out of hair spray. This is a boat: http://www.mainship.com/models/Pilot34/34Gallery7.html |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
On Fri, 14 Jul 2006 02:04:38 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: Any intelligent person who has kids can look at the rooms in a house and figure out where a toddler's going to get into trouble. It's the same with boats. It's obvious that certain tasks take place on the foredeck, and that it must be safe to get there and work there. If the designer or customer don't see this, they're idiots. Some things are simply true. Have you ever owned or been on the deck of a bubble boat? Ours served us well and met our needs. I would not hesitate on recommending one to folks boating in our area and having the same needs as we did. Things in life are not as black and white as you sometimes see them (especially with your political views). Tastes in boats differ between people. Folks also have different needs. It is not a one boat fits all world. Get used to it. |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
" JimH" jimhUNDERSCOREosudad@yahooDOTcom wrote in message
... On Fri, 14 Jul 2006 02:04:38 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: Any intelligent person who has kids can look at the rooms in a house and figure out where a toddler's going to get into trouble. It's the same with boats. It's obvious that certain tasks take place on the foredeck, and that it must be safe to get there and work there. If the designer or customer don't see this, they're idiots. Some things are simply true. Have you ever owned or been on the deck of a bubble boat? Yup. |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
JimH wrote: On Fri, 14 Jul 2006 02:04:38 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: Any intelligent person who has kids can look at the rooms in a house and figure out where a toddler's going to get into trouble. It's the same with boats. It's obvious that certain tasks take place on the foredeck, and that it must be safe to get there and work there. If the designer or customer don't see this, they're idiots. Some things are simply true. Have you ever owned or been on the deck of a bubble boat? Ours served us well and met our needs. I would not hesitate on recommending one to folks boating in our area and having the same needs as we did. Things in life are not as black and white as you sometimes see them (especially with your political views). Tastes in boats differ between people. Folks also have different needs. It is not a one boat fits all world. Get used to it. Had to bring politics into the fray didn't you? Can we expect another of your bipolar rants to start? |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
basskisser wrote: Had to bring politics into the fray didn't you? Can we expect another of your bipolar rants to start? coming from you? That is the statement of the day! |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
basskisser wrote:
JimH wrote: On Fri, 14 Jul 2006 02:04:38 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: Any intelligent person who has kids can look at the rooms in a house and figure out where a toddler's going to get into trouble. It's the same with boats. It's obvious that certain tasks take place on the foredeck, and that it must be safe to get there and work there. If the designer or customer don't see this, they're idiots. Some things are simply true. Have you ever owned or been on the deck of a bubble boat? Ours served us well and met our needs. I would not hesitate on recommending one to folks boating in our area and having the same needs as we did. Things in life are not as black and white as you sometimes see them (especially with your political views). Tastes in boats differ between people. Folks also have different needs. It is not a one boat fits all world. Get used to it. Had to bring politics into the fray didn't you? Can we expect another of your bipolar rants to start? Kevin, you need to go to your medicine cabinet. Grab the bottle of Lithium, open it, take one out, and swallow it. Wait about an hour and then start posing again. |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
wrote in message ps.com... basskisser wrote: Had to bring politics into the fray didn't you? Can we expect another of your bipolar rants to start? coming from you? That is the statement of the day! Kevin is nothing more than a troublesome gnat who comes to this forum M-F from morning till 'quitting time' to start fights and arguments. He has nothing positive to bring to the table. Best to KF and ignore him. |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
On Sat, 15 Jul 2006 11:34:42 -0400, " JimH"
jimhUNDERSCOREosudad@yahooDOTcom wrote: wrote in message ups.com... basskisser wrote: Had to bring politics into the fray didn't you? Can we expect another of your bipolar rants to start? coming from you? That is the statement of the day! Kevin is nothing more than a troublesome gnat who comes to this forum M-F from morning till 'quitting time' to start fights and arguments. He has nothing positive to bring to the table. Best to KF and ignore him. JimH, perhaps you should heed your own words? -- ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** John |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
JohnH wrote: On Sat, 15 Jul 2006 11:34:42 -0400, " JimH" jimhUNDERSCOREosudad@yahooDOTcom wrote: wrote in message ups.com... basskisser wrote: Had to bring politics into the fray didn't you? Can we expect another of your bipolar rants to start? coming from you? That is the statement of the day! Kevin is nothing more than a troublesome gnat who comes to this forum M-F from morning till 'quitting time' to start fights and arguments. He has nothing positive to bring to the table. Best to KF and ignore him. JimH, perhaps you should heed your own words? -- ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** John I see you did not accept my "lets stop it already" message I sent to you via email and you continue with your crap. Oh well. BTW: Thanks for posting that email so the NG can now see who the bullies are. Have a spectacular and superfragilistic evening John. ;-) |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
On 15 Jul 2006 14:50:57 -0700, "JimH" wrote:
I see you did not accept my "lets stop it already" message I sent to you via email and you continue with your crap. Oh well. BTW: Thanks for posting that email so the NG can now see who the bullies are. Have a spectacular and superfragilistic evening John. ;-) Your threat was unimpressive. I will, thanks! -- ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** John |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
On Sun, 16 Jul 2006 07:28:28 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote: JohnH wrote: On 15 Jul 2006 14:50:57 -0700, "JimH" wrote: I see you did not accept my "lets stop it already" message I sent to you via email and you continue with your crap. Oh well. BTW: Thanks for posting that email so the NG can now see who the bullies are. Have a spectacular and superfragilistic evening John. ;-) Your threat was unimpressive. I will, thanks! -- ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** John Every time you do this, Herring, you become less impressive. And considering your starting point, that is impressive. What is the matter with you? Can't you just stop? Or, alternately, why not take it to your favorite group that no one reads: a. politics. Harry, until his email threat, my last to JimH was to use oxalic acid. Prior to that I recommended he check his manifolds and risers. Do you pay attention at all? Unlike some, I'm not concerned with being 'impressive'. -- ****************************************** ***** Have a Spectacular Day! ***** ****************************************** John |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
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Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
Bert Robbins wrote: basskisser wrote: JimH wrote: On Fri, 14 Jul 2006 02:04:38 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: Any intelligent person who has kids can look at the rooms in a house and figure out where a toddler's going to get into trouble. It's the same with boats. It's obvious that certain tasks take place on the foredeck, and that it must be safe to get there and work there. If the designer or customer don't see this, they're idiots. Some things are simply true. Have you ever owned or been on the deck of a bubble boat? Ours served us well and met our needs. I would not hesitate on recommending one to folks boating in our area and having the same needs as we did. Things in life are not as black and white as you sometimes see them (especially with your political views). Tastes in boats differ between people. Folks also have different needs. It is not a one boat fits all world. Get used to it. Had to bring politics into the fray didn't you? Can we expect another of your bipolar rants to start? Kevin, you need to go to your medicine cabinet. Grab the bottle of Lithium, open it, take one out, and swallow it. Wait about an hour and then start posing again. Bert, care to take the $5000 challenge? Put up, or shut up! Simple, isn't it? If you are so sure of yourself, you've nothing to lose. |
Pardon me, but...what is a "bubble boat?"
JimH wrote: wrote in message ps.com... basskisser wrote: Had to bring politics into the fray didn't you? Can we expect another of your bipolar rants to start? coming from you? That is the statement of the day! Kevin is nothing more than a troublesome gnat who comes to this forum M-F from morning till 'quitting time' to start fights and arguments. childish name calling and petty insults, the beginnings of his monthly bipolar rants. Jim, care to take the $5000 challenge? Put up, or shut up. He has nothing positive to bring to the table. Do you mean like your posts engaging John at every moment you get? Or do you mean like emailing him with threats? |
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