HK wrote:
What is it with these folks who think that one should remain perfectly
dry in a boat?

Ha! Didn't say that (should'a made a tongue in cheek emoticon).
Just meant that cutting off the bow of a Whaler would turn it into a
big "scoop" arrangement and would seem more like a ride in an outboard
powered hot tub. That may or may not be your cup of tea ;-)

Rick

lid wrote:
HK wrote:
What is it with these folks who think that one should remain perfectly
dry in a boat?

Ha! Didn't say that (should'a made a tongue in cheek emoticon).
Just meant that cutting off the bow of a Whaler would turn it into a
big "scoop" arrangement and would seem more like a ride in an outboard
powered hot tub. That may or may not be your cup of tea ;-)

Rick


Not me. I don't even like land-based hot tubs.

On Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:44:50 -0400, Gene Kearns
wrote:

It reminded me of the old Skipper threads about "the dangerous Scout
low transom."

I always suggested to him that if he was afraid of getting wet he
probably should give up boating.......

Yes, but you always had to discount everything Skippy said because his
primary objective was to needle Harry (and vice versa). Some of his
posts were funny but in the end it looked like he was going down hill
in a big way. Hopefully his kids took away the car keys at some
point.

On Fri, 10 Aug 2007 13:45:39 -0400, HK wrote:

What is it with these folks who think that one should remain perfectly
dry in a boat?

One of the secrets to happiness in life is to know when you are well
off. Anytime I am warm, dry and well fed three important things have
already gone right that day. And since I'm also on a boat, make that
four things. Add in a good internet connection, fine red wine and
good company - that makes seven.

The wind and rain are whipping today out of the north east. White
caps are rolling past and a sailboat has been driven aground on the
beach about 200 yards to leeward. We're sitting here anchored nice
and peacefully however, 60 thousand pounds and 50 feet of stability,
20 KW generator pumping dehumidified heat, powering internet and
satellite TV, everything functioning just fine. Life is good. I love
boating. :-)

Wayne.B wrote:
On Fri, 10 Aug 2007 13:45:39 -0400, HK wrote:

What is it with these folks who think that one should remain perfectly
dry in a boat?

One of the secrets to happiness in life is to know when you are well
off. Anytime I am warm, dry and well fed three important things have
already gone right that day. And since I'm also on a boat, make that
four things. Add in a good internet connection, fine red wine and
good company - that makes seven.

The wind and rain are whipping today out of the north east. White
caps are rolling past and a sailboat has been driven aground on the
beach about 200 yards to leeward. We're sitting here anchored nice
and peacefully however, 60 thousand pounds and 50 feet of stability,
20 KW generator pumping dehumidified heat, powering internet and
satellite TV, everything functioning just fine. Life is good. I love
boating. :-)



On days like that, I'd rather be doing something more interesting than
lazing on a boat. To each his own.

Gene Kearns wrote:
On Fri, 10 Aug 2007 14:21:45 -0400, Wayne.B penned the following well
considered thoughts to the readers of rec.boats:

On Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:44:50 -0400, Gene Kearns
wrote:

It reminded me of the old Skipper threads about "the dangerous Scout
low transom."

I always suggested to him that if he was afraid of getting wet he
probably should give up boating.......
Yes, but you always had to discount everything Skippy said because his
primary objective was to needle Harry (and vice versa). Some of his
posts were funny but in the end it looked like he was going down hill
in a big way. Hopefully his kids took away the car keys at some
point.

When he said, "Scout" he was usually trying to **** off Jeff and/or
Richard.....


check your email, gene.

On Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:11:40 -0400, HK wrote:

On days like that, I'd rather be doing something more interesting than
lazing on a boat. To each his own.

=====================================

Funny that, since we seem to be doing the same thing.

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 10 Aug 2007 13:45:39 -0400, HK wrote:

What is it with these folks who think that one should remain perfectly
dry in a boat?

One of the secrets to happiness in life is to know when you are well
off. Anytime I am warm, dry and well fed three important things have
already gone right that day. And since I'm also on a boat, make that
four things. Add in a good internet connection, fine red wine and
good company - that makes seven.

The wind and rain are whipping today out of the north east. White
caps are rolling past and a sailboat has been driven aground on the
beach about 200 yards to leeward. We're sitting here anchored nice
and peacefully however, 60 thousand pounds and 50 feet of stability,
20 KW generator pumping dehumidified heat, powering internet and
satellite TV, everything functioning just fine. Life is good. I love
boating. :-)

Based on your previous posts of your travels on the GB it sounds like you
are indeed living the good life.......most likely well earned.
Congratulations!

On Fri, 10 Aug 2007 13:46:07 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:19:58 -0500, John H.
wrote:

The other 100 hours was spent 'drift fishing' with the engine off. Give
Harry a break. He's never given any reason to doubt his honesty. Has he?

==============================

If you doubt a man's honesty, ask him.

Can't. He'd rather pretend he's got me filtered than engage in a discussion
about honest!
--
John H

HK wrote:
Side view:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...-08-080001.jpg


Wow! A little center console!