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Danger! Fire rescue squad at risk...
On Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:43:45 -0400, HK wrote:
http://tinyurl.com/2juohq And look what they put on that great boat. A POS Yamaha. Unbelievable - waste of tax payers money. |
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Danger! Fire rescue squad at risk...
I thinks it's great how he feels the need to defend the open transom so
rigorously. Hey, I'm an inland boater... what do I know. :-) --Mike "Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote in message ... HK wrote: http://tinyurl.com/2juohq 1999 Parker 2100SE (modified vee bottom) Guess they didn't consult with the "experts" here... LOL, Harry you are taking this way to serious. The discussion of open transom vs. a boat with an engine well is one that the experts do discuss and is a great topic for rec.boats. Here is David Pascoe take on open transoms ( http://www.yachtsurvey.com/boatreviews/GradyWhite24.htm) Our main concern was the open transom with no motor well. We measured the cockpit deck at 5-1/2" above the water line with a 4" deep well and open scuppers. It has a removable plastic panel across the back which isn't going to do much for security. Any wave crashing over the stern is going to bend and force that unsupported panel out of its side mounting channels. And because its easily removable, chances are that you will remove it in order to gain the extra space. After all, that's why its there. Apparently the idea is that if you are dumb enough to remove it, they'll let you do that. In addition, there were two leaky plastic inspection ports at the bottom of the well, and the hole in the side of the liner for the engine controls (bottom right photo) is cut below the level of the transom cut-down. Since I've done a bit of night-time snapper fishing out on the reefs, drifting along in the dark, I know what a big wave over the transom can mean. You tend to forget what the 3 foot wake of a passing ship miles away can do to the boat. It comes along completely unexpected and catches you off-guard. To suddenly have a couple of feet of water crashing into the cockpit, in the dark, out on the ocean, late at night, when you know that the deck is not watertight, is a terrifying experience. If you survive it. Ever have a boat go out from under you? I have, and I can tell you that what you start thinking about is floating over a reef with your feet dangling down. Suddenly the idea of becoming fishbait bait yourself becomes very real. Take a close look at the photo below right and you'll see why. Another review of Open Transom boat by an owner: http://www.everythingboats.com/ryob/...ew&boat_id=354 Boat Reviews By Owners 1985 -- 22' 2" GRADY WHITE Model: Tournament Cockpit: Lots of space and storage, open transom dangerous offshore,good fishing boat for bays and coastal. http://www.everythingboats.com/ryob/...ew&boat_id=354 Construction: Built poorly, Open tansom, impossible to get to bilge pump when in the water without removing about fifty screws, Plywood laminated transom rotted, sides are not thru bolted or glassed to the gunwale, stres cracks galore, some blisters,bad ride on a 2 foot chop,electrical panel had to be replaced, fuel tank rests on bottom of bilge and had to be replaced, un exposed fiberglass surfaces are poorly finished, lots of exposed plywood with out fiberglass, Heck, even 3 of our more serious salt water fishermen in rec.boats (ones who ACTUALLY use their boats) have stated their preference not to have an open transom boat. Gene was surprised that a 21' boat had an open transom, so you should be glad that your boat has encouraged such a great on topic discussion. If you like to have your feet wet, and water sloshing around your deck it is no big deal. Heck since you only use the boat 25 hours or so a year, why should you care. |
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Danger! Fire rescue squad at risk...
"Mike" wrote in message ... I thinks it's great how he feels the need to defend the open transom so rigorously. Hey, I'm an inland boater... what do I know. :-) --Mike "Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote in message ... HK wrote: http://tinyurl.com/2juohq 1999 Parker 2100SE (modified vee bottom) I think it is great that both you aholes have nothing better to do than to worry and complain about what another boater and NG member purchased. Get a life. |
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Danger! Fire rescue squad at risk...
JimH wrote:
"Mike" wrote in message ... I thinks it's great how he feels the need to defend the open transom so rigorously. Hey, I'm an inland boater... what do I know. :-) --Mike "Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote in message ... HK wrote: http://tinyurl.com/2juohq 1999 Parker 2100SE (modified vee bottom) I think it is great that both you aholes have nothing better to do than to worry and complain about what another boater and NG member purchased. Get a life. Well, you wouldn't expect reggie retardo to post anything about his life, would you? |
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Danger! Fire rescue squad at risk...
"HK" wrote in message news JimH wrote: "Mike" wrote in message ... I thinks it's great how he feels the need to defend the open transom so rigorously. Hey, I'm an inland boater... what do I know. :-) --Mike "Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote in message ... HK wrote: http://tinyurl.com/2juohq 1999 Parker 2100SE (modified vee bottom) I think it is great that both you aholes have nothing better to do than to worry and complain about what another boater and NG member purchased. Get a life. Well, you wouldn't expect reggie retardo to post anything about his life, would you? Has he ever done so? |
#16
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Danger! Fire rescue squad at risk...
JimH wrote:
"HK" wrote in message news JimH wrote: "Mike" wrote in message ... I thinks it's great how he feels the need to defend the open transom so rigorously. Hey, I'm an inland boater... what do I know. :-) --Mike "Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote in message ... HK wrote: http://tinyurl.com/2juohq 1999 Parker 2100SE (modified vee bottom) I think it is great that both you aholes have nothing better to do than to worry and complain about what another boater and NG member purchased. Get a life. Well, you wouldn't expect reggie retardo to post anything about his life, would you? Has he ever done so? Not when I saw his posts. His presence here was based upon snotty comments about others that he denied were snotty. I suppose he fooled some of the idiots. |
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Danger! Fire rescue squad at risk...
JimH wrote:
"Mike" wrote in message ... I thinks it's great how he feels the need to defend the open transom so rigorously. Hey, I'm an inland boater... what do I know. :-) --Mike "Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote in message ... HK wrote: http://tinyurl.com/2juohq 1999 Parker 2100SE (modified vee bottom) I think it is great that both you aholes have nothing better to do than to worry and complain about what another boater and NG member purchased. Get a life. JimH, I know you would rather tell us all of your personal problems, but some of us find a real boating conversation a pleasant change. |
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Danger! Fire rescue squad at risk...
Hey, I don't give a rat's behind what anyone purchases. I was just
commenting on his defense of what some perceive as a potentially dangerous design. I find it humerous, that's all. I have a wierd sense of humor... what can I say? Like I said, I'm an inland boater with twin inboard engines, and a full height transom... what do I know. BTW, only people who know me personally have the privilege of calling me an ahole, pal! --Mike "JimH" ask wrote in message ... "Mike" wrote in message ... I thinks it's great how he feels the need to defend the open transom so rigorously. Hey, I'm an inland boater... what do I know. :-) --Mike "Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote in message ... HK wrote: http://tinyurl.com/2juohq 1999 Parker 2100SE (modified vee bottom) I think it is great that both you aholes have nothing better to do than to worry and complain about what another boater and NG member purchased. Get a life. |
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Danger! Fire rescue squad at risk...
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:43:45 -0400, HK wrote: http://tinyurl.com/2juohq And look what they put on that great boat. A POS Yamaha. Unbelievable - waste of tax payers money. They did not want Canadian motor. Ehaust always goes Eh. Eh. Eh. Eh. Eh. Eh. Eh. Eh. Eh. |
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Danger! Fire rescue squad at risk...
"CalifBill" wrote in message ... "Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:43:45 -0400, HK wrote: http://tinyurl.com/2juohq And look what they put on that great boat. A POS Yamaha. Unbelievable - waste of tax payers money. They did not want Canadian motor. Ehaust always goes Eh. Eh. Eh. Eh. Eh. Eh. Eh. Eh. Eh. I wouldn't want to be within 100 feet of your exhaust! |
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