"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Wed, 10 Oct 2007 09:15:21 -0700, Chuck Gould
wrote:

Can't see enough of the superstructure to be definitive, but it looks
more like a motoryacht than a trawler to me. Obviously doesn't have a
proper boat deck and running from the lower helm (if even equipped) is
a low priority.

It was a motoryacht (HTMY).

We were running side by side with them while taking pictures of a
sinking LT Parker (actually it was just down by the stern), when we
started taking incoming enemy fire. I immediately activated the
electronic counter measures which were very effective. Unfortunately
the HTMY was not so equipped and suffered irreparable damage from
incoming flak.

The LTP sped off mumbling something about how we were burning all of
*his* oil.



--
Some people are like Slinkys . . . not really good for anything, but the
thought of pushing them down the stairs brings a smile to your face.
Snert

On Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:14:01 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

Was the LTP waving a distress flag from an upward held paddle?

There were clearly signs of distress.

Chuck Gould wrote:
On Oct 10, 9:57?am, HK wrote:
Chuck Gould wrote:
On Oct 10, 8:02?am, HK wrote:
Off Solomons Island. Hope it's not the boat of anyone we know:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2.../rvboat1-1.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2.../rvboat2-1.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ng/rvboat3.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ng/rvboat4.jpg
Occupants rescued.
Can't see enough of the superstructure to be definitive, but it looks
more like a motoryacht than a trawler to me. Obviously doesn't have a
proper boat deck and running from the lower helm (if even equipped) is
a low priority.
Seen one oversized barge, you've seen them all.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Your opinion has certainly "evolved" since the days when you proudly
proclaimed your ownership of a Hatteras in rec.boats. :-)


And, the 36' Zimmerman like Lobsta boat!

HK wrote:
Chuck Gould wrote:
On Oct 10, 9:57?am, HK wrote:
Chuck Gould wrote:
On Oct 10, 8:02?am, HK wrote:
Off Solomons Island. Hope it's not the boat of anyone we know:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2.../rvboat1-1.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2.../rvboat2-1.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ng/rvboat3.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ng/rvboat4.jpg
Occupants rescued.
Can't see enough of the superstructure to be definitive, but it looks
more like a motoryacht than a trawler to me. Obviously doesn't have a
proper boat deck and running from the lower helm (if even equipped) is
a low priority.
Seen one oversized barge, you've seen them all.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Your opinion has certainly "evolved" since the days when you proudly
proclaimed your ownership of a Hatteras in rec.boats. :-)



Indeed, Chuck. After a four year war "for oil" that continues, $3+
prices at the pump, and the hard right working harder than ever to deny
the impact of global warming, it just seems "smarter" to downsize one's
energy consuming toys. I wouldn't mind seeing a substantial luxury tax
or energy surtax on oversized pleasure vehicles, luxury yachts, private
planes, et cetera.

Did you sell the 36' Zimmerman like Lobsta boat?

HK wrote:
Eisboch wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
...

Chuck Gould wrote:
Your opinion has certainly "evolved" since the days when you proudly
proclaimed your ownership of a Hatteras in rec.boats. :-)


Indeed, Chuck. After a four year war "for oil" that continues, $3+
prices at the pump, and the hard right working harder than ever to
deny the impact of global warming, it just seems "smarter" to
downsize one's energy consuming toys. I wouldn't mind seeing a
substantial luxury tax or energy surtax on oversized pleasure
vehicles, luxury yachts, private planes, et cetera.


The surtax should be on the cost of the fuel in excess of X amount of
gallons used per month, not the item the fuel is used in.

Eisboch




No. Some people have to drive long distances to get to their jobs or in
connection with their jobs.

Why, shoudn't they be coerced into living within walking distance of
their work?

BAR wrote:



No. Some people have to drive long distances to get to their jobs or
in connection with their jobs.

Why, shoudn't they be coerced into living within walking distance of
their work?

Harry believes the only fair tax are those that don't effect him. Since
he only owns a little low transom Parker, everyone who owns something
bigger should pay his (Harry's) portion of the tax. Since Harry lives
in the woods, he shouldn't have to pay for the gas he drives to get to
the city.

On Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:02:21 -0400, HK wrote:

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:18:49 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:

Harry,
I recommend you put my in your bozo bin, you seem to be getting upset.
With your weight problems it is not good for your heart.

http://www.hotornot.com/r/?eid=AEHSRLS&key=VLV
JR
NOT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWcOvwcNGaA

You know, there is a photo of ReggieReTURDo extant, but it was taken a
few years ago:

http://tinyurl.com/3d9ady

Wasn't that the guy who cut that big hole in the transom of your
Parker? :)

On Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:57:56 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

Some small tests I've run on Son of Yo Ho indicate about 3.5 mpg at 26
mph. At your boat's speeds, my mileage goes down. 10 miles an hour equals
about 2 mpg.

So what?

Score another one for ETEC. The slower I go, the less fuel I use.

WHOO HOO!!!

How big is Chuck's engine - that's pretty efficient.

Hmmm - come to think of it, Doug King has a Sundowner - I'll ask him
his fuel mileage next time I chat with him.

On Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:31:34 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Wed, 10 Oct 2007 09:15:21 -0700, Chuck Gould
wrote:

Can't see enough of the superstructure to be definitive, but it looks
more like a motoryacht than a trawler to me. Obviously doesn't have a
proper boat deck and running from the lower helm (if even equipped) is
a low priority.

It was a motoryacht (HTMY).

We were running side by side with them while taking pictures of a
sinking LT Parker (actually it was just down by the stern), when we
started taking incoming enemy fire. I immediately activated the
electronic counter measures which were very effective. Unfortunately
the HTMY was not so equipped and suffered irreparable damage from
incoming flak.

Did you use a tachyon particle beam through the deflector dish to
build a force field?

All the really cool people do that. :)

The LTP sped off mumbling something about how we were burning all of
*his* oil.

I've been reading about this new proposal for a "consumption tax" or
"fair tax" proposals - they are pretty much the same thing.

It's unbelievable.

Here's the kicker. Gas tax "revenue" is down in CT - for a couple of
reasons, one being it's cheaper in surrounding states so those of us
in border areas just take the ten minutes to save .30¢ a gallon and
two, gas useage is down - thus revenues are down.

So now, they are studying the possibility of a "mileage" tax - meaning
that there is going to be a tax on the number of miles you drive.

Or they claim they will have to raise the gasoline tax by .10¢.

Can't have decreasing "revenue" - no no no.

On Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:37:44 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:14:01 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

Was the LTP waving a distress flag from an upward held paddle?

There were clearly signs of distress.

Was anybody hanging off the bow with a fishing pole in thier hands?