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Old 22-04-2017, 11:58   #1081
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The only mammals that have to learn to swim are humans and the primates.

Not true! Young infant humans can swim naturally. Most likely due to they recently came from a bag of salt water in the womb.




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Old 22-04-2017, 13:25   #1082
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Not true! Young infant humans can swim naturally. Most likely due to they recently came from a bag of salt water in the womb.




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Hmmm...me thinks ya need to re-read me post. Nothing wrong with accuracy, but lordy man where is you sense of humor!?
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Old 22-04-2017, 15:51   #1083
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Sorry! But I was replying to GORDMAYs post. Either way I forget my smiley.
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Old 22-04-2017, 16:56   #1084
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Gordy's probably right, but I was surprised that kangaroos can swim.

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Why to keep clear of whales..... Wanna bring your nice little boat into the middle of something like THAT????

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Old 10-08-2017, 12:59   #1086
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Dog on board, perhaps?
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During my pathological viewing of boat porn . . . I mean diligent research into nautical topics, I came across this fine 114-foot craft. I was going to post it over in "Cheap Multis and Projects," but I think it may be a wee bit over the "cheap" line at $450,000 for an 80% complete trimaran. With just a little elbow grease it would make a splendid cruiser!

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Old 09-09-2017, 16:11   #1088
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Anyone into steel boats?
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^^looks really sturdy
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For the truly safety minded looking for redundant systems. Rig this baby up with one rudder under manual control, a second controlled with a wind vane, and the third with electric and/or hydraulic control system. Wot? Me worry?
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Not only is it safe, but it is probably easy on the wallet too. Of course, storage is a little tight, after you've loaded your wallet onto it.
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What about mounting a Hiab on your cabin top?
A Hiab is great for picking stuff up and putting stuff down.
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I wonder if it’s female? Joking!

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Ever make love on the front of your sailing yacht....
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