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Subject: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall Date: 01 Sep 03 - 10:12 PM For the last few months, I've been missing the ocean badly, and wondering how I could get back on the bay. Yesterday, a fan gave me a 27 foot sailboat, free of charge! All I have to do is clean it up. Pene Azul says he will post the photo I sent him. Thanks Jeff.
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: EBarnacle1 Date: 01 Sep 03 - 10:34 PM Kendall, you know there is no such thing as a free boat. It's like a puppy. You have to take care of it, keep it clean, make it behave, give it a place to stay when you are away, pay for insurance, etc. Anyway, congratulations and fair winds. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Big Mick Date: 01 Sep 03 - 10:43 PM Details, skipper, I need details. Brand, type, rig, hull material..... I just may need to come out there and take her for a spin............... Mick |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Janie Date: 01 Sep 03 - 11:05 PM Oh Wow, Kendall! Can't wait to see the photos. What a wonderful time you are going to have....and YOU, of all people, deserve it. See you in October. Janie |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Sorcha Date: 01 Sep 03 - 11:45 PM Ya, the 'puppy'thing........fair winds to you, Cap'n! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: DonMeixner Date: 01 Sep 03 - 11:46 PM Lemme guess. pointy on one end, kinda flat on the other? Got one of them things that sticks down deep in the water and an other one whats sticks up in the air? I seen one of those. They sink. Don (You lucky shit.) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos Date: 02 Sep 03 - 12:21 AM Here's rooting for ya, Skipper!! I just got as similar deal from a guy who can't find the time to maintain his 21-foot Capri -- if I dive the bottom and clean up topsides, I can use it at will and he'll pay the slip fees. Sounds like a fair deal to me!! I can't wait to get her spruced up -- she's been ignored for over a year and the local gulls have taken to storing their fishheads on her....but she's sound underneath!! A |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: catspaw49 Date: 02 Sep 03 - 12:46 AM I'd like to offer the services of Lane, Fielding, Patterson, and Swan, Layabouts at Large to both of you. I have a nice list of sail and racing credits as well as technical knowledge and expertise on modern rigs and rigging. I will make myself personally available at any time to either of you. I await your call. Spaw Founding Partner, LFPS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Mudlark Date: 02 Sep 03 - 01:18 AM Congrats! Couldn't happen to a better person...it's so nice when the universe provides!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amergin Date: 02 Sep 03 - 01:51 AM Wow, I asked my partner for a nice 30 footer for my birthday this month....but she got me a signed copy of the Eric Bogle Songbook instead....ah welll .... ;) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Naemanson Date: 02 Sep 03 - 03:05 AM ...a hole in the water into which one pours.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Naemanson Date: 02 Sep 03 - 03:05 AM That was Mister Envy speaking. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall Date: 02 Sep 03 - 06:04 AM She was built in Holland, fibreglass, fixed keel, 27 feet on deck, 24 on the waterline. She is a sloop, sound as a dollar (a pre Bush dollar). The engine is an abomination, a two cylinder inboard made in Denmark. She is filthy, full of leaves, spiders and plain old everyday crud. The engine turns over, which is a very big thing. I was not looking forward to rebuilding another engine. The last one I did was a 1940 LaSalle V/8. Heavy as a bucket of hog's liver. Anyone know where I can get parts(if needed) for an old MARSTAL marine engine? it is old, runs on a magneto. Jeff posted the photo among my others at members info |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: gnu Date: 02 Sep 03 - 07:59 AM He who has the most toys when he dies wins. I think this one should count for at least three. Heave 'er head round to the weather.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: curmudgeon Date: 02 Sep 03 - 08:16 AM She looks real nice, Kendall. When do you expect to have her in the water? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: EBarnacle1 Date: 02 Sep 03 - 09:21 AM You may have done this already but check to see whether there is a web site for the engine. If not, you might try an outboard mechanic to see whether he can cobble up a new magneto. [Obviously, I mean a real mechanic, not a black boxer.] If the engine is really shot, you might consider converting to a small diesel, even though the conversion costs are rather high. Of course, you could always sail off a mooring and forget about having an engine. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Midchuck Date: 02 Sep 03 - 09:39 AM she's been ignored for over a year and the local gulls have taken to storing their fishheads on her....but she's sound underneath!! Sirrah, thou speakest of the woman I love! This calls for pistols at dawn! Peter. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: GUEST,Kim C no cookie Date: 02 Sep 03 - 09:48 AM Say, do you need an apprentice? I'd like the opportunity just once in my life to work for an educated man. ;-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Big Mick Date: 02 Sep 03 - 10:05 AM Skipper....I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I have checked her out, and by the cut of her it is plain she is sufferin'......the poor creature has been relocated from her native Great Lakes and is longin' for home. Because I am a generous sort, I can take her off'n your hands and return this great beastie back to where she belongs. I, in the spirit of generosity and friendship, would be responsible for her perpetual care and well being. Off course my kids would do the actual work, as I cannot endanger my status as a Founding partner in Lane, Fielding, Patterson and Swan. But I would be happy to do all the lounging on beautiful days. Let me know when I can pick her up. Mick |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos Date: 02 Sep 03 - 10:06 AM Peter: If you've ignored the woman you love for over a year, I'm not the one you should be speaking to about it, I think. Better to offer her brioches at dawn... :>) A |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Dave Bryant Date: 02 Sep 03 - 12:30 PM Hi Kendall, she looks great - wish my boat looked as clean - don't think that you've told us her name yet though. I don't think you actually said that the magneto was non-working did you. If it works OK and you can in hand crank it then you don't need to use a battery to start the engine as you would with coil ignition. If it is u/s, then provided that the points still open and close OK, it's usually reasonably simple to install a car ignition coil and capacitor. Mind you anyone who can charm "a fan" to give them a boat like that, should be able to to get hold of another engine too. I wish you well to sail her. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Alba Date: 02 Sep 03 - 01:39 PM She looks wicked good Kendall. Now that is what I call appreciation!! You must feel good to know that someone likes your Music enough to give you a Gift like this, really Lovely I think it is a story that Bill Green should cover on WLBZ May she bring you nothing but pleasure. JD |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall Date: 02 Sep 03 - 03:33 PM Her name is OPUS. I understand that means work. My music appreciation pro. would be pleased that I remembered that. Thanks for the help, Mick, but, unless you are willing to sail her around Cape Breton and down the St. Lawrence, you would have to tow her with a large truck. Maybe you should come and visit her right hereLOL Kim C I just might be wanting an apprentice! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos Date: 02 Sep 03 - 04:01 PM Right, Capting: A creative work, especially a musical composition numbered to designate the order of a composer's works. By transfer I suppose resurrecting a fine little sailboat is an opus, and surely a work of love. A |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Noreen Date: 02 Sep 03 - 04:53 PM She looks lovely, Kendall! I like boats... :0) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Morticia Date: 02 Sep 03 - 04:57 PM I can just see the Llama in a Mae West.....very fetching. So Capn' Kendall.....need a cabin boy? I 'spect I could learn the right vocabulary.......pointy end, flat end....ropey things, flappy things, port and brandy, being sick place and burning stuff place....see, I already have the terms down flat.......do I get the job? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Noreen Date: 02 Sep 03 - 05:34 PM Looks like you got yerself a crew, Cap'n...! Don't forget the llama will need deck shoes too. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos Date: 02 Sep 03 - 06:02 PM However, if you do take Morty on as crew--and I admit she has a flair for pretending to learn things--there are historical lessons to be applied regarding hiring women who want to ship out as cabin boys. I think you're supposed to make them go shirtless for a day or something...anyway you'll also have to account for Allan, now. Maybe he can do the heavy stuff. Sounds like a lark!! A |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Bobert Date: 02 Sep 03 - 07:26 PM Yo, Kendall. Heck, you might think that Iz jus' a boney Wes Ginny hillbilly but, sheet, I know the differnece between a jib and an main and I know knot to fly no drifter in big winds... but best of all I unnerstand engines. Don't matter what kind... They is all the same. Just havin; in inboard is real nice. I used to crew on a centerboard O'Day 27 and the engine was an outboard. Bummer. Had to sto it after getting the sails up and then unsto it when coming back in... Count me in if ya still need a good bow-mate who won't fall over board unless the keel is checkin' out the sky... First Mate Bobert |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: SINSULL Date: 02 Sep 03 - 08:47 PM I failed Ladder Climbing 101 but managed to get on board. A little Spic'N Span and Lemon Pledge and she will be fine. Now my fingernail....that's another story. Will admit my first reaction to seeing OPUS was "Kendall, why do the words 'African Queen' come to mind?" A stern look and an understanding grin with dimples led me to believe I was not alone. BUT on second look, Kendall has a winter project to get him through the cold months and a happy summer at sea in '04. I haven't seen him this happy in a long time. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos Date: 02 Sep 03 - 08:52 PM Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay Skipper!! BEatcha to the water!! **bg** A |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall Date: 02 Sep 03 - 09:12 PM I wish she was big enough to take this whole gang to Burmuda. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos Date: 02 Sep 03 - 09:28 PM Trade her in as a down payment on that Schooner "Compass Rose" when she's all spiffed. All you need is a banker who'll trust you on a five per cent down... :>) A |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Naemanson Date: 03 Sep 03 - 01:22 AM I just took a look at the photo. Very pretty. I remember my Dad fooling around with the magneto on a tractor we had back on the farm. He was always cussing at it. Good luck, I learned a lot of new words while helping him. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall Date: 03 Sep 03 - 07:24 AM Your link doesn't work, Amos |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Dani Date: 03 Sep 03 - 07:48 AM Very handsome. Just like her skipper. Enjoy, Kendall. And get her all spruced up by the time we make that trip to Maine! Dani |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos Date: 03 Sep 03 - 08:56 AM http://www.seadragon.com/compassrose/ It worked for me just now...don't dig this but there's the site. A |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall Date: 03 Sep 03 - 12:27 PM I just tried it again and got a notice "Page cant be seen" |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall Date: 03 Sep 03 - 12:31 PM Dani, you are such a flirt! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos Date: 03 Sep 03 - 01:59 PM Try copying the link text and pasting it into your browser's address window. A |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Midchuck Date: 03 Sep 03 - 02:31 PM You probably don't want me anywhere near your boat, Kendall. I might not make it to the lee rail in time. I'd be glad to take care of your motorhome if you go on a long cruise, though. Maybe take a little jaunt west through Canada, swing up and see Alaska, down the left coast, and back across the south...I'd be gentle with it. P. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Alba Date: 03 Sep 03 - 02:31 PM Amos's Link It works here Kendall JD |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall Date: 03 Sep 03 - 03:32 PM Not for me. I still get THE PAGE CAN NOT BE FOUND no matter how I go at it. Peter, I sold the motor home, but I'll have a chance to buy it back in October. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos Date: 03 Sep 03 - 04:30 PM Skipper, there must be a difference between the URL you are told cannot be found and the path above ( http://www.seadragon.com/compassrose/ ). See exactly what the error page says can't be found. See if this one works: Larger Compass Rose. A |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: curmudgeon Date: 03 Sep 03 - 04:40 PM Neither of them work for me either. here's the message: The requested URL /compassrose/img/crose1-l.jpg was not found on this server. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Apache/1.3.12 Server at www.seadragon.com Port 80 Since I don't know shit about such gobbledegook, I'll leave it to the experts to sort out -- Tom Your boat's better anyway, Kendall. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Big Mick Date: 03 Sep 03 - 05:41 PM I get the same message. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos Date: 03 Sep 03 - 05:56 PM Well, it beats me; any way she's a beautiful wooden schooner ready to carry passengers, up for sale, and the site tells us the following: "Having appeared in several movies over her life time. She was featured in the "World's Most Extraordinary Yachts", a listing of the 50 most magnificent vessels selected from around the world! She is probably the most photographed vessel on the East Coast, with her glistening bright topsides, shinning brass and tanbark sails. This famous Tall Ship, the Schooner Compass Rose is now ........ FOR SALE ! $ 395,000. Use the links below and take a look at the specifications and photo pages to see just what an extraordinary yacht she truly is. " A |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall Date: 03 Sep 03 - 06:29 PM She was in Camden Maine last weekend. Some of the crew were at Gilbert's Publik House where we sang from 2 to 5 pm. They did a great job. That new link does not work either. I went to Google, and IT wont work either. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Donuel Date: 03 Sep 03 - 06:54 PM Good luck here is your boat in a squall http://www.angelfire.com/md2/customviolins/sunshower1.jpg |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: bbc Date: 03 Sep 03 - 07:06 PM Congratulations, deah. She looks like a beauty! love, bbc |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall Date: 03 Sep 03 - 07:50 PM She is lovely, deah. ..she was round in the counter and bluff in the bows, way hey blow the man down... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 03 Sep 03 - 08:26 PM Watch out for cabin boys with augers... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos Date: 03 Sep 03 - 10:28 PM Sorry -- but since you know the boat already, no loss, eh? A |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Naemanson Date: 04 Sep 03 - 10:18 PM "...hard in the chine and soft in the transom..."?? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall Date: 05 Sep 03 - 07:54 AM I havn't felt her transom yet! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: EBarnacle1 Date: 05 Sep 03 - 09:48 AM So, are you planning to launch for the remainder of the season? or wait til next year? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall Date: 05 Sep 03 - 03:24 PM It's too expensive to launch and haul, so I'll wait until next spring. Besides, she needs a lot of work before she is up to my standards. As she stands now, I wouldn't take her to a dog fight. She might win. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall Date: 19 Sep 03 - 07:51 PM She got delivered today, on "Talk like a pirate day" She's filty Mr. Christian! Her scuppers were plugged with achorns and leaves, the bilges were loaded with old oil, sludge, leaves and some stuff that defied description. There are parts strewn from Hell to Hackney, and promises to be a real joy to reassemble. Someone even bored a hole in the hull to let the water out! No shit! Right up through the teak floor! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Willie-O Date: 19 Sep 03 - 08:11 PM Well what did you expect, Bristol shape? Looks good in the pic though, I'm sure you'll be able to put it all right. Have a good time with yer new baby. Get that hole in the deck plugged...not to mention the hole in the hull. (now that is one "quick and dirty" fix if I've ever heard of one) W-O |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Carly Date: 19 Sep 03 - 08:30 PM Not to worry, you'll "soon clean her up and she'll do very well!" Enjoy! Can you bring pictures of her to the Getaway? Please? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Annie Date: 19 Sep 03 - 09:02 PM After yer aboard write us a book. I've sailed with Tristan 12 times from my recliner. Annie |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall Date: 19 Sep 03 - 09:25 PM Sure Carly, I'll bring some along. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos Date: 19 Sep 03 - 10:15 PM Holy Moly!! Bored a hole in her to let the water out? LOL!! Practicing for the 2004 Golden Vanity Innovative Technology competition I guess! :>) lol!!! Does it come with a box of rocks, too?? A |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: open mike Date: 19 Sep 03 - 10:27 PM oohh-what a wonderful project! OPUS..yes here's hopein' she works out just fine! I'll help with the sanding, or scrubbing if i can go for a sail! (got an extra life jacket?) here is another boat that is for sale: http://sextonsoftware.com/Rongevaer/Rongevaer.htm |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos Date: 19 Sep 03 - 10:51 PM open mike -- Where's the price on Rongevaer listed? A |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall Date: 20 Sep 03 - 03:22 PM Amos, that link you provided worked. There are few things in this world as beautiful as a schooner, barque, brig or ship with a clipper bow. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos Date: 20 Sep 03 - 03:30 PM Oh, yayyy. I always wanted you to see that picture, skipper -- a beautiful ship and not far away. A |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: katlaughing Date: 20 Sep 03 - 06:55 PM Congratulations, Kendall. She's beautiful and what a wonderful gift! Sounds as though you are going to have a lot of fun getting her ready to sail. What's the dog think of her? Is he fit to be a sea-dawg? kat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall Date: 20 Sep 03 - 07:12 PM Amos, ya lubber, she's a schooner, not a ship. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: SINSULL Date: 20 Sep 03 - 08:13 PM Can't wait to see you try to get Seamus into the boat. After four years, he still won't cross the grate in the living room and he backs in from the kitchen - afraid to fall on the linoleum, I guess. Tranquilizers and a swing maybe. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos Date: 20 Sep 03 - 08:17 PM Hope yer not gonna be splitting such fine hairs on the new plastic boatie, then, Sir!! But you're right. Ten lashes with a wet noodle for abuse of Nomenclature, aye!! A |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Homeless Date: 21 Sep 03 - 12:14 PM The heck with Seamus, I want to see you try to get Sinsull in the boat. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: GUEST Date: 21 Sep 03 - 01:07 PM The boat in the picture is not a schooner! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall Date: 21 Sep 03 - 02:44 PM It most certainly is. Unless we are looking at two different pictures. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: GUEST Date: 21 Sep 03 - 06:04 PM Really? Well, I don't see any masts on your boat but it appears to be a single masted boat. Technically, you would call it a ketch or yawl if the aft mast was shorter than the main mast and a schooner if the fore mast was shorter than the main mast. So where are the masts? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos Date: 21 Sep 03 - 07:02 PM Guest, Kendall is referring to the schooner Compass Rose which I made a link to earlier, not the wee thing he's been given as a gift. Different pictures... A |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall Date: 21 Sep 03 - 07:18 PM I'll have you know my thing is not wee! It's 27 feet long. I knew there was a misunderstanding here. Yes, my boat is a sloop. The mast is in Massachusettes, along with the sails and tiller. Hell of a squall we had! LOL |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos Date: 21 Sep 03 - 07:38 PM And her ass ended up out in Dallas...as the song says about young Alice... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: EBarnacle1 Date: 22 Sep 03 - 12:34 AM That hole sounds like an opportunity to install a bilge drain plug so you don't get buildup over the winter or at other times when she's out. I just spend Saturday replacing part of the deck and about 4 feet of molded toe rail on a friend's Peason Triton, also disappearing a 1/4 inch hole below the waterline, a bad abrasion in just above the waterline and other problems too numerous to mention, incurred when she broke loose from her mooring in January. We brought her to the marina in a sinking condition and hauled immediately. A bit of sanding and a bit of paint and noone will know the problems ever occurred. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall Date: 22 Sep 03 - 07:57 AM Through hull fitings make me nervous. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: EBarnacle1 Date: 22 Sep 03 - 09:36 AM I agree. However, a properly installed plug is not like a valve that can come loose. It can also save you a lot of grief in things spoiled by water accumulated during storage--especially wood, carpets, electricals, etc. The only time it is open is when the boat is out of the water and it is part of your prelaunch check list. I have recently seen two boats take significant damage from water accumulation. One of them had significant interior delamination and had to be scrapped. Water will seek out problems you did not know you had and make them worse. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos Date: 22 Sep 03 - 09:38 AM Well, sure. But usually they work ok....if you put them in right. Otherwise, you just have to fill a perfectly good hole... |
