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Old 28-09-2011, 18:34   #31
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Re: What Should You NOT Do on a Boat ?

feet not fathoms inland...


do not forget to tie off the dink when you get to your boat.
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Old 28-09-2011, 18:40   #32
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Re: What Should You NOT Do on a Boat ?

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Ask an Amerian to sail more than 20 miles from the coast. They think the world ends there.
Amerian? Has someone been drinking a bit?
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Old 28-09-2011, 18:52   #33
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Ask an Amerian to sail more than 20 miles from the coast. They think the world ends there.
Now who was the first Caucasian to Land.....St Brendan or the Vikings?
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Old 28-09-2011, 18:58   #34
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Re: What Should You NOT Do on a Boat ?

Never Feed your crew Indian food when your macerator is being "touchy"
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Old 28-09-2011, 18:59   #35
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Re: What Should You NOT Do on a Boat ?

Never, ever, ever, let a sea sick guest sit on the windward side of the cockpit to "get a bit of fresh air" to help them feel better.

just sayin'
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Old 28-09-2011, 19:03   #36
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Re: What Should You NOT Do on a Boat ?

Never ever bring your voluptuos girlfriends NAVY Seal husband out on the boat with you
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Old 28-09-2011, 19:19   #37
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Never take your seasick prone mum on board withoout mangoes.
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Old 28-09-2011, 19:32   #38
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Re: What Should You NOT Do on a Boat ?

never forget to let down the swim ladder before going on a midnight skinny dip.

and if you see the neighbor lady's head going in and out of the vberth hatch, do
not wave every time.
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Old 28-09-2011, 19:41   #39
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Never let anyone onto your boat who's wearing black rubber soled boots.
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Old 28-09-2011, 19:44   #40
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Never tie your dinghy's painter to a smooth, stainless steel stern rail with a rolling hitch. That knot needs constant tension to stay secure.
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Old 28-09-2011, 19:45   #41
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Re: What Should You NOT Do on a Boat ?

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Never let anyone onto your boat who's wearing black rubber soled boots.
Like the Coasties wear?
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Old 28-09-2011, 19:45   #42
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Know that Captain Ron is NOT a documentary. Avoid anything he suggested.
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Old 28-09-2011, 20:22   #43
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cpt ron is the (un)official owners manual flick for formosa owners.
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Old 28-09-2011, 20:27   #44
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Never find yourself knee deep in salt water in the cabin.
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Old 28-09-2011, 22:11   #45
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