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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-09-2020, 15:39
Replies: 86
Views: 11,913
Posted By Shu
Re: Identifying a mystery boat

Wow I have not been on here in more years than I remembered.
Interesting boat. It looks like it may be a Brent Swain design.
Brent lives in Canada somewhere in the west I believe. He designed and...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 27-10-2008, 20:17
Replies: 53
Views: 21,401
Posted By Shu
Therapy... I believe it means "My grog is gone"...

Therapy...
I believe it means "My grog is gone"
"I'm drunk"
"You're a dead man" (I'm gonna kill you)
"You've pissed me...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 27-10-2008, 20:04
Replies: 126
Views: 12,312
Posted By Shu
I am not trying to disprove anyone's theories or...

I am not trying to disprove anyone's theories or say that science is wrong about anything. However I do truly feel that the speed of light will be exceeded some day. We may never live to see it but...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 27-10-2008, 16:43
Replies: 126
Views: 12,312
Posted By Shu
Peoples views of what can be accomplished are...

Peoples views of what can be accomplished are much different now than 50 + yeares ago, and although there is definately much to thank science for there are those who while the scientist argue and...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 27-10-2008, 15:56
Replies: 33
Views: 4,992
Posted By Shu
I like the designs for your "New" Jolly Roger and...

I like the designs for your "New" Jolly Roger and I'm sure there are many more to be done. I also believe in this day and age it's a matter of opinion about current use of such a flag. However to...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 27-10-2008, 15:26
Replies: 126
Views: 12,312
Posted By Shu
I can remember a time (in the 50's) when dragster...

I can remember a time (in the 50's) when dragster drivers said you could not exceed 150 mph in a quarter mile or it would kill you.
We see where that went.
You cannot exceed the speed of light...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 27-10-2008, 15:18
Replies: 53
Views: 21,401
Posted By Shu
The one I always wonder about is being "Three...

The one I always wonder about is being "Three sheets to the wind".
Anybody got a clue?
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-10-2008, 13:56
Replies: 18
Views: 3,049
Posted By Shu
Ok guys, That pretty much clears it up. I have...

Ok guys, That pretty much clears it up.
I have not bought an SSB yet, or a Ham for that matter, but it's on the list. I know that there is no test for SSB/VHF and I knew about the station and...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 27-10-2008, 13:37
Replies: 126
Views: 12,312
Posted By Shu
Ok, I have to agree why would anyone with enough...

Ok, I have to agree why would anyone with enough smarts to traverse the universe want to openly expose themselves to a waring people like us. I also agree that we are being very arogant to assume we...
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-10-2008, 11:56
Replies: 18
Views: 3,049
Posted By Shu
Ham and SSB license

I will soon be applying for my SSB and Ham license. Is it necesarry to have both? Is there a ham class license that covers both so you only need one license? Which is the better for over all usage?...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 16-10-2008, 22:45
Replies: 114
Views: 29,605
Posted By Shu
firearm or not...

There are more ways than one to deal with weapons. I am an expert with Bow and Arrow. I have hunted for years with them. I have taught archery in recreation depts.
One day while shooting into hay...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 13-10-2008, 09:37
Replies: 18
Views: 4,783
Posted By Shu
Being a long time Tai Qi and Chi Qong...

Being a long time Tai Qi and Chi Qong practitioner I have to recommend them myself. However there are several other ways to promote good health as well as stay in relitively good muscle tone. I have...
Forum: Navigation 10-10-2008, 08:24
Replies: 222
Views: 25,374
Posted By Shu
I truly believe most if not everyone here does...

I truly believe most if not everyone here does carry paper charts but by the thread one not so familiar with sailing might be led to believe they just are not necessary in this electronic rich day. I...
Forum: Navigation 09-10-2008, 22:10
Replies: 222
Views: 25,374
Posted By Shu
Gentleman, I have spent some time now keeping my...

Gentleman, I have spent some time now keeping my mouth shut and reading many of the threads here. There is no doubt a huge amount of knowledge and experience here. It has shown me many areas where I...
Forum: Challenges 07-10-2008, 20:49
Replies: 35
Views: 17,104
Posted By Shu
Actually, the idea posed earlier about using...

Actually, the idea posed earlier about using canned foam has some merit too. If you had a hole/crack and could get the boat to tack enought to get the hole out of the water a while. Maybe stuff some...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 04-10-2008, 08:42
Replies: 14
Views: 2,092
Posted By Shu
Fossett died as he lived...

Steve Fossett died as he lived pushing his limits and loving every moment of it. He was an adventurer for sure, his records prove that beyond a doubt and what better way for you to go than doing what...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-10-2008, 08:16
Replies: 8
Views: 2,851
Posted By Shu
Right in the grove too!

Well, I guess I'm right in that lucky grove with you. Yesterday I bought a new tarp and streached it over my boom to keep my cockpit dry! It worked! Rained last night, dry this morning!
Now all I...
Forum: Powered Boats 01-10-2008, 22:21
Replies: 8
Views: 2,806
Posted By Shu
And why would I be willing to bet the bilge pump...

And why would I be willing to bet the bilge pump was undersized too.:dork:
Forum: Meets & Greets 01-10-2008, 22:09
Replies: 7
Views: 1,689
Posted By Shu
Hi and welcome. I too am new here but they are a...

Hi and welcome. I too am new here but they are a great and helpful bunch.
I would suggest you first take the basic ASA sailing courses. 101-104. Maybe join the local power squadron. Then also join a...
Forum: Challenges 01-10-2008, 21:53
Replies: 35
Views: 17,104
Posted By Shu
Personally I think you could carry an entire...

Personally I think you could carry an entire hardware and lumber company with you but why? Would you be going over the side in open seas with a sheet of plywood and a brace & Bit to screw it on? I...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 01-10-2008, 21:36
Replies: 17
Views: 3,477
Posted By Shu
Yep! They give shots with them too, at a very...

Yep! They give shots with them too, at a very high rate of speed!:D
Forum: Cruising News & Events 29-09-2008, 17:14
Replies: 17
Views: 3,477
Posted By Shu
A lot of us are interested in what that response...

A lot of us are interested in what that response will be. I also greatly appreciate the Americans standing by to be sure nothing is off loaded untill they arrive.
I can see it now "Geentleman, vould...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-09-2008, 17:02
Replies: 22
Views: 3,853
Posted By Shu
I have a multi-tank system. There is a hand...

I have a multi-tank system. There is a hand shutoff for each tank as well as a solenoid between the tanks and stove which is mounted out side the cabin area. The entire locker for the tanks and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-09-2008, 16:50
Replies: 20
Views: 3,995
Posted By Shu
Maybe it's a duh, but how about they have their...

Maybe it's a duh, but how about they have their own board and share in ours too?
They couldn't wear pants, then they did.
They couldn't smoke in public, then they did.
They couldn't vote, then...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 29-09-2008, 16:30
Replies: 288
Views: 176,721
Posted By Shu
A timber? Some guys have all the luck! Ya know...

A timber? Some guys have all the luck!
Ya know "Twiggie"asn't the first one with that name! :(
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