Would a front rudder help steer the thing?
 

I'm rusty at this - should I end with a flame under the new newsgroup
rules? Is there a probation period before I can declare omnipotence? ;-)

Rookies... gotta love 'em. Anyone that's been around rec.boats KNOWS you
have to have some sort of political troll in your post. Get with the program
man! ;-)

--Mike

"Dave Brown" wrote in message
...
Tim wrote:

I know I'm probably answering my own question, but it probably
wouldn't be that practical, otherwise they'd all be coming out with
them.
Any Ideas?

Woo Hoo, my first real contribution opportunity since I came back!

I was researching this manufacturer for a bow thruster for 50' monohull
houseboat I'm currently re-powering and I came across one of their
products designed as a bow thruster for pontoons - it's kind of like an
bow mounted trolling motor except that it mounts on the underside of the
deck. Obviously not something you'd drop into the water at any great
speed, but great for maneuvering in tight quarters.

http://www.sideshift.com/BoatType/pontoon.htm

I'm rusty at this - should I end with a flame under the new newsgroup
rules? Is there a probation period before I can declare omnipotence? ;-)

--
Regards,
Dave Brown
Brown's Marina Ltd
http://brownsmarina.com/

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Indeed, the new king'o'flame is...Chuck

I dunno Harry. Glass houses comes to mind...

--Mike

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Wayne.B wrote:
On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 14:44:45 -0400, Dave Brown
wrote:

I'm rusty at this - should I end with a flame under the new newsgroup
rules? Is there a probation period before I can declare omnipotence? ;-)

The rules are that there are no rules.

If you break them however, someone will be sure to tell you about it.

Skipper has been mercifully MIA for quite awhile so you won't have to
worry about him.



Indeed, the new king'o'flame is...Chuck.

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On Apr 15, 11:44�am, Dave Brown wrote:
Tim wrote:
I know I'm probably answering my own question, but it probably
wouldn't be that practical, otherwise they'd all be coming out with
them.
Any Ideas?

Woo Hoo, my first real contribution opportunity since I came back!

I was researching this manufacturer for a bow thruster for 50' monohull
houseboat I'm currently re-powering and I came across one of their
products designed as a bow thruster for pontoons - it's kind of like an
bow mounted trolling motor except that it mounts on the underside of the
deck. Obviously not something you'd drop into the water at any great
speed, but great for maneuvering in tight quarters.

http://www.sideshift.com/BoatType/pontoon.htm

I'm rusty at this - should I end with a flame under the new newsgroup
rules? Is there a probation period before I can declare omnipotence? ;-)

--
Regards,
* * * Dave Brown
* * * Brown's Marina Ltd
* * *http://brownsmarina.com/

Welcome back, Dave!

Glad to see you're still around, and in the marina business.

Weren't you thinking of taking up school teaching a few years ago?

There aren't any new newsgroup rules. Some folks are placing greater
emphasis on staying on topic, avoiding political debates, and trying
to discuss things like adults. For others, it's pretty much business
as usual- but it sort of works out that a more few people acting like
grownups makes a significant difference.

The folks who have found this site since your departure will be
pleasantly surprised with the depth of your experience and willingness
to share. Here's hoping nobody takes off on some crusade against you
(like before)- you were always an asset to the group.

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Chuck Gould wrote:

Welcome back, Dave!

Thanks Chuck :-)

Glad to see you're still around, and in the marina business.
Weren't you thinking of taking up school teaching a few years ago?

Yup. Been there, done that, even got a shirt. Way better money, far less
work, and yet here I am still in the friggin boat business. I teach when
time permits still, but less so every year. I think I've clocked in a
whole 8 days since Sept this year.

The folks who have found this site since your departure will be
pleasantly surprised with the depth of your experience and willingness
to share. Here's hoping nobody takes off on some crusade against you
(like before)- you were always an asset to the group.

I don't recall a crusade per se, although I do admit to being somewhat
flabbergasted by Karen's insatiable appetite for baiting. I had to exit
to get some control on my time since I was going to university full
time, and still managing the marina full time so something had to give.

I guess it's time for an update though. With the fall of OMC and the
subsequent purchase of Princecraft boats by Mercury, I am also a full
line Mercury dealer now (as well as retaining my Johnson/Evinrude
dealerships). Been a steep learning curve getting on track with Mercury,
but we're getting a handle on it. Now I can wax poetic on more brands :-)

Nice to see some old faces still here - but where's Skippy?

--
Regards,
Dave Brown
Brown's Marina Ltd
http://brownsmarina.com/

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"Dave Brown" wrote in message
...

... I am also a full line Mercury dealer now (as well as retaining my
Johnson/Evinrude dealerships). Been a steep learning curve getting on
track with Mercury, but we're getting a handle on it. Now I can wax poetic
on more brands :-)

Nice to see some old faces still here --
Regards,
Dave Brown
Brown's Marina Ltd
http://brownsmarina.com/


Welcome back, my old friend, how are things up there in the cold part of the
continent?

Do you still remember which end of a hammer or a screwdriver to hold on to?

Bill Grannis
service manager

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On Mon, 16 Apr 2007 03:21:37 -0400, Dave Brown
wrote:

Nice to see some old faces still here - but where's Skippy?

Be careful what you ask for...

He came out of newsgroup retirement for a brief time a few years back
and was crankier than ever.

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Billgran wrote:

Welcome back, my old friend, how are things up there in the cold part of the
continent?

Good to see you old salt - how have you been keeping? Getting snow here
today and, of course, that means a few mooring covers are gonna get
ripped. Kids even got a snow day from school.

Do you still remember which end of a hammer or a screwdriver to hold on to?

I'm embarrassed to say I don't do much wrenching anymore - I just step
in every once in a while to show the younin's there's still a reason the
keep me around. ;-)

--
Regards,
Dave Brown
Brown's Marina Ltd
http://brownsmarina.com/

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"John H." wrote in message
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On Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:57:13 GMT, "Don White"
wrote:


"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
JimH wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
...
"Tim" wrote in message
oups.com...
On Apr 15, 3:06 pm, John H. wrote:

Tim - I think you need one of those. You can tell your wife I said
so.
--
*****Have a Spectacular Day!*****

John H-
P 340 30' to 40' ft. $3,995.00 USD

Er, that waqs more than the whole pontoon w/trailer!

But gives me some ideas for the future, though.


Maybe JohnH can put on a fundraiser to help defray the high expense.
It's the least he can do after all you've sent him.


ROTF!!!!!!!!!!


JohnH is busy pretending he is Johnny Appleseed.


Johnny Appleseed it is! He seems to have given up all pretensions of
being
an unbiased, fair sheriff.


You guys are like the Energizer Bunny! It must be a real pleasure to be so
cool and neat!
--
*****Have a Spectacular Day!*****

John H

You should be calm & mellow John. It's not everyday you hit the grand old
age of 70 something. Congratulations.

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"Don White" wrote in message
...

"John H." wrote in message
...
On Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:57:13 GMT, "Don White"
wrote:


"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
JimH wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
...
"Tim" wrote in message
oups.com...
On Apr 15, 3:06 pm, John H. wrote:

Tim - I think you need one of those. You can tell your wife I said
so.
--
*****Have a Spectacular Day!*****

John H-
P 340 30' to 40' ft. $3,995.00 USD

Er, that waqs more than the whole pontoon w/trailer!

But gives me some ideas for the future, though.


Maybe JohnH can put on a fundraiser to help defray the high expense.
It's the least he can do after all you've sent him.


ROTF!!!!!!!!!!


JohnH is busy pretending he is Johnny Appleseed.


Johnny Appleseed it is! He seems to have given up all pretensions of
being
an unbiased, fair sheriff.


You guys are like the Energizer Bunny! It must be a real pleasure to be
so
cool and neat!
--
*****Have a Spectacular Day!*****

John H

You should be calm & mellow John. It's not everyday you hit the grand
old age of 70 something. Congratulations.


70? I remember seeing him in a picture when he had his boat . The guy
looked at least 75 then.

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On Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:49:08 GMT, "Don White"
wrote:


"John H." wrote in message
.. .
On Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:57:13 GMT, "Don White"
wrote:


"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
JimH wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
...
"Tim" wrote in message
oups.com...
On Apr 15, 3:06 pm, John H. wrote:

Tim - I think you need one of those. You can tell your wife I said
so.
--
*****Have a Spectacular Day!*****

John H-
P 340 30' to 40' ft. $3,995.00 USD

Er, that waqs more than the whole pontoon w/trailer!

But gives me some ideas for the future, though.


Maybe JohnH can put on a fundraiser to help defray the high expense.
It's the least he can do after all you've sent him.


ROTF!!!!!!!!!!


JohnH is busy pretending he is Johnny Appleseed.


Johnny Appleseed it is! He seems to have given up all pretensions of
being
an unbiased, fair sheriff.


You guys are like the Energizer Bunny! It must be a real pleasure to be so
cool and neat!
--
*****Have a Spectacular Day!*****

John H

You should be calm & mellow John. It's not everyday you hit the grand old
age of 70 something. Congratulations.


Thankee, thankee. I am! Yesterday I was 63! My daughters met me in
Fredricksburg with all six grandkids, and we had dinner at Cracker Barrel.
They bought!
--
*****Have a Spectacular Day!*****

John H