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Forum: Marine Electronics 28-02-2011, 21:18
Replies: 80
Views: 11,682
Posted By George Wade
Re: Thunderbolt: Apple strikes again :-)

Good thought — I'll go to 'The Troller' and ask for a cider with Thunderbolt. It won't cost me twice as much. Only problem is that the cider's too sweet.

George
H S Bay
:popcorn:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-02-2011, 15:55
Replies: 284
Views: 88,150
Posted By George Wade
Why argue ?

Isaac Newton discovered an over unity device: a solar system and universe held together by gravity. He, however, was wise enough to keep the secret to himself and was rewarded with his name being...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 03-11-2010, 10:03
Replies: 58
Views: 18,125
Posted By George Wade
Changes needed

Absolutely true ! Except that it is now becoming only part of a bigger, wider truth. :devil:

David Perlmutter, M.D.: Neurogenesis: How to Change Your Brain...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 03-11-2010, 09:36
Replies: 58
Views: 18,125
Posted By George Wade
Thumbs up Catamaran cost ?

There is a wide variety of anecdotes: those around the Wharram community seem to indicate a combination of simplicity and good building technique, for those many that are well built, give a vessel...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 03-11-2010, 09:26
Replies: 58
Views: 18,125
Posted By George Wade
About courses

I agree and disagree, too. Lessons take many forms. There were no formal lessons available in 1960, so I joined the sailing club; the kayak club; and went racing. Then there were a few very...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 14-01-2010, 13:03
Replies: 53
Views: 11,664
Posted By George Wade
One offensive step could be to call 'Live...

One offensive step could be to call 'Live Aboards: Work Aboards' or anything else that would become a good defense by the second or third step. :thumb:

The other people could be called 'Die...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-12-2009, 08:07
Replies: 27
Views: 6,190
Posted By George Wade
We came back from Hawaii in the middle of...

We came back from Hawaii in the middle of November, one year, to Vancouver. We made it because the ketch was NZ built, and stood up to the weather. That was about the latest that was do-able.

Any...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 22-12-2009, 03:33
Replies: 24
Views: 8,023
Posted By George Wade
Its difficult to see vessel lights against any...

Its difficult to see vessel lights against any background of city or mass of other vessels. If I ever see a ship oblivious of me I shine a flashlight near, but not at it. Then we can avoid each...
Forum: Challenges 23-10-2009, 23:28
Replies: 13
Views: 4,471
Posted By George Wade
Put a wireless mic into a ziplock poly bag, under...

Put a wireless mic into a ziplock poly bag, under your shirt; start a recording on any kind of device that can pick up the mic; speak the time when convenient; go on deck and start taking sights ~...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 23-10-2009, 23:06
Replies: 8
Views: 2,343
Posted By George Wade
I could try having them born onboard. Though they...

I could try having them born onboard. Though they would grow up 10 times healthier and 100 times more intelligent than their parents.

Perfection too, is dangerous. :flowers:
Forum: Forum News & Announcements 23-10-2009, 22:46
Replies: 29
Views: 6,970
Posted By George Wade
Benefits abound

Isn't there some way to ignore troublesome regulations lurking here? Post your notices to authority on CF: getting it ignored by 'Janet, the Super Computer.'

Print out the proof and weigh anchor...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 23-10-2009, 22:36
Replies: 121
Views: 33,957
Posted By George Wade
We've already been hit by 100% inflation in...

We've already been hit by 100% inflation in British Columbia 2009 and it's not quite Halloween, even.

The Super 7 Lotto was upgraded to LottoMax or something fishy: a $3 ticket is now $6 and only...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 18-10-2009, 14:47
Replies: 255
Views: 40,881
Posted By George Wade
3 for 1

Promising as a liquid fuel: Equally promising as half of an intense smoke screen and hard to breath deterrent for unwelcome boarders. Three for the price of one. :devil:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-10-2009, 21:52
Replies: 284
Views: 88,150
Posted By George Wade
:devil: Good try ! In fact it was developed by...

:devil: Good try !
In fact it was developed by the crews of aircraft carriers playing loud music on long voyages abroad. When the regular drydocking was done it was noticed that some areas were not...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 26-09-2009, 04:48
Replies: 44
Views: 10,479
Posted By George Wade
The comfort or liveablity of each was not...

The comfort or liveablity of each was not included. I don't care too much how long a crossing takes when it is liveable. Of course it was not in the question, so one day a thread on that subject...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 24-09-2009, 22:11
Replies: 13
Views: 1,792
Posted By George Wade
images.google.com –> search sailboat ..... Will...

images.google.com –> search sailboat ..... Will get you 2,440,000 shots to choose from. Do you already know where the knots are used; does that get discussed on Grog's?
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 24-09-2009, 21:52
Replies: 40
Views: 8,928
Posted By George Wade
The multihull is better for comfortable passages...

The multihull is better for comfortable passages and possibly faster ones. There is room for a full sized chart table but you will be worried about the weight of all the pilot books :devil: The...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 24-09-2009, 10:44
Replies: 107
Views: 16,862
Posted By George Wade
Bluefish heads make great soup: no cleaning...

Bluefish heads make great soup: no cleaning required. :p
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 24-09-2009, 10:10
Replies: 107
Views: 16,862
Posted By George Wade
In my 'not quite so humble opinion' you should be...

In my 'not quite so humble opinion' you should be keeping the oil as it is incredibly good for you. :thumb:

Even a little too much butter will be good if you are rowing ashore, rather than firing...
Forum: Meets & Greets 23-09-2009, 11:59
Replies: 9
Views: 1,025
Posted By George Wade
You instruct electric powered catamarans, of...

You instruct electric powered catamarans, of course. That's why you signed up here!

Oi be frum Darsett, too, Julie: but left afore all that new fangled licensing stuff com-in...

Organford,...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 23-09-2009, 10:14
Replies: 3
Views: 1,809
Posted By George Wade
Boats for sale, used boats, new boat sales, free...

Boats for sale, used boats, new boat sales, free photo ads - Apollo Duck (https://www.apolloduck.com/index.phtml) The world wide search can be restricted to countries you are interested in. ...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 23-09-2009, 09:14
Replies: 255
Views: 40,881
Posted By George Wade
'Research' seems to mean 'Read about it,...

'Research' seems to mean 'Read about it, exhaustively and thoroughly'. A good start. I'd carry my research on into working models at dinghy level; then at power for the main batteries level; finally...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 23-09-2009, 09:03
Replies: 43
Views: 3,757
Posted By George Wade
I think that CYA schools could listen to my...

I think that CYA schools could listen to my comments instead of just brushing them off. I take it seriously enough that if I do get another certificate, besides the bad joke that is PCOC: it will...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 22-09-2009, 15:15
Replies: 43
Views: 3,757
Posted By George Wade
I expected you, and many more Sailing Forums...

I expected you, and many more Sailing Forums :viking:'s to know the answers, Jack, and really did not expect the CYA to start out perfect. I wish they could be more progressive, though. They should...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 22-09-2009, 09:37
Replies: 43
Views: 3,757
Posted By George Wade
Thanks, Knotty, for your summary... I found...

Thanks, Knotty, for your summary...

I found a few insanities in otherwise useful CYA courses in BC: We were invited to plot a course from a light on Bowen Is to a bouy off Nanaimo Harbour. ...
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