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01 Sep 03 - 10:12 PM (#1010871) Subject: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall 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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01 Sep 03 - 10:34 PM (#1010881) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: EBarnacle1 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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01 Sep 03 - 10:43 PM (#1010893) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Big Mick 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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01 Sep 03 - 11:05 PM (#1010905) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Janie 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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01 Sep 03 - 11:45 PM (#1010932) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Sorcha Ya, the 'puppy'thing........fair winds to you, Cap'n! |
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01 Sep 03 - 11:46 PM (#1010933) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: DonMeixner 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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02 Sep 03 - 12:21 AM (#1010956) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos 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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02 Sep 03 - 12:46 AM (#1010964) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: catspaw49 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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02 Sep 03 - 01:18 AM (#1010971) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Mudlark Congrats! Couldn't happen to a better person...it's so nice when the universe provides!! |
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02 Sep 03 - 01:51 AM (#1010981) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amergin 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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02 Sep 03 - 03:05 AM (#1011000) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Naemanson ...a hole in the water into which one pours.... |
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02 Sep 03 - 03:05 AM (#1011001) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Naemanson That was Mister Envy speaking. |
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02 Sep 03 - 06:04 AM (#1011079) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall 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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02 Sep 03 - 07:59 AM (#1011121) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: gnu 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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02 Sep 03 - 08:16 AM (#1011126) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: curmudgeon She looks real nice, Kendall. When do you expect to have her in the water? |
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02 Sep 03 - 09:21 AM (#1011163) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: EBarnacle1 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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02 Sep 03 - 09:39 AM (#1011174) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Midchuck 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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02 Sep 03 - 09:48 AM (#1011180) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: GUEST,Kim C no cookie 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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02 Sep 03 - 10:05 AM (#1011195) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Big Mick 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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02 Sep 03 - 10:06 AM (#1011197) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos 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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02 Sep 03 - 12:30 PM (#1011292) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Dave Bryant 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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02 Sep 03 - 01:39 PM (#1011348) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Alba 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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02 Sep 03 - 03:33 PM (#1011452) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall 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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02 Sep 03 - 04:01 PM (#1011470) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos 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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02 Sep 03 - 04:53 PM (#1011513) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Noreen She looks lovely, Kendall! I like boats... :0) |
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02 Sep 03 - 04:57 PM (#1011517) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Morticia 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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02 Sep 03 - 05:34 PM (#1011545) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Noreen Looks like you got yerself a crew, Cap'n...! Don't forget the llama will need deck shoes too. |
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02 Sep 03 - 06:02 PM (#1011572) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos 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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02 Sep 03 - 07:26 PM (#1011638) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Bobert 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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02 Sep 03 - 08:47 PM (#1011694) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: SINSULL 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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02 Sep 03 - 08:52 PM (#1011697) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay Skipper!! BEatcha to the water!! **bg** A |
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02 Sep 03 - 09:12 PM (#1011701) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall I wish she was big enough to take this whole gang to Burmuda. |
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02 Sep 03 - 09:28 PM (#1011709) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos 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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03 Sep 03 - 01:22 AM (#1011804) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Naemanson 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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03 Sep 03 - 07:24 AM (#1011912) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall Your link doesn't work, Amos |
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03 Sep 03 - 07:48 AM (#1011916) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Dani 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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03 Sep 03 - 08:56 AM (#1011954) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos 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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03 Sep 03 - 12:27 PM (#1012055) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall I just tried it again and got a notice "Page cant be seen" |
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03 Sep 03 - 12:31 PM (#1012059) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall Dani, you are such a flirt! |
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03 Sep 03 - 01:59 PM (#1012114) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos Try copying the link text and pasting it into your browser's address window. A |
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03 Sep 03 - 02:31 PM (#1012146) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Midchuck 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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03 Sep 03 - 02:31 PM (#1012147) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Alba Amos's Link It works here Kendall JD |
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03 Sep 03 - 03:32 PM (#1012197) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall 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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03 Sep 03 - 04:30 PM (#1012231) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos 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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03 Sep 03 - 04:40 PM (#1012239) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: curmudgeon 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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03 Sep 03 - 05:41 PM (#1012265) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Big Mick I get the same message. |
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03 Sep 03 - 05:56 PM (#1012271) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos 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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03 Sep 03 - 06:29 PM (#1012294) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall 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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03 Sep 03 - 06:54 PM (#1012308) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Donuel Good luck here is your boat in a squall http://www.angelfire.com/md2/customviolins/sunshower1.jpg |
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03 Sep 03 - 07:06 PM (#1012316) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: bbc Congratulations, deah. She looks like a beauty! love, bbc |
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03 Sep 03 - 07:50 PM (#1012345) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall 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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03 Sep 03 - 08:26 PM (#1012371) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: McGrath of Harlow Watch out for cabin boys with augers... |
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03 Sep 03 - 10:28 PM (#1012404) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos Sorry -- but since you know the boat already, no loss, eh? A |
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04 Sep 03 - 10:18 PM (#1013048) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Naemanson "...hard in the chine and soft in the transom..."?? |
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05 Sep 03 - 07:54 AM (#1013250) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall I havn't felt her transom yet! |
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05 Sep 03 - 09:48 AM (#1013313) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: EBarnacle1 So, are you planning to launch for the remainder of the season? or wait til next year? |
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05 Sep 03 - 03:24 PM (#1013510) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall 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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19 Sep 03 - 07:51 PM (#1022100) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall 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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19 Sep 03 - 08:11 PM (#1022112) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Willie-O 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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19 Sep 03 - 08:30 PM (#1022120) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Carly 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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19 Sep 03 - 09:02 PM (#1022132) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Annie After yer aboard write us a book. I've sailed with Tristan 12 times from my recliner. Annie |
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19 Sep 03 - 09:25 PM (#1022141) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall Sure Carly, I'll bring some along. |
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19 Sep 03 - 10:15 PM (#1022167) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos 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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19 Sep 03 - 10:27 PM (#1022170) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: open mike 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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19 Sep 03 - 10:51 PM (#1022180) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos open mike -- Where's the price on Rongevaer listed? A |
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20 Sep 03 - 03:22 PM (#1022249) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall 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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20 Sep 03 - 03:30 PM (#1022251) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos Oh, yayyy. I always wanted you to see that picture, skipper -- a beautiful ship and not far away. A |
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20 Sep 03 - 06:55 PM (#1022282) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: katlaughing 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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20 Sep 03 - 07:12 PM (#1022289) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall Amos, ya lubber, she's a schooner, not a ship. |
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20 Sep 03 - 08:13 PM (#1022308) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: SINSULL 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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20 Sep 03 - 08:17 PM (#1022309) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos 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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21 Sep 03 - 12:14 PM (#1022484) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Homeless The heck with Seamus, I want to see you try to get Sinsull in the boat. |
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21 Sep 03 - 01:07 PM (#1022505) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: GUEST The boat in the picture is not a schooner! |
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21 Sep 03 - 02:44 PM (#1022568) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall It most certainly is. Unless we are looking at two different pictures. |
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21 Sep 03 - 06:04 PM (#1022670) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: GUEST 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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21 Sep 03 - 07:02 PM (#1022686) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos 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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21 Sep 03 - 07:18 PM (#1022704) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall 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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21 Sep 03 - 07:38 PM (#1022719) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos And her ass ended up out in Dallas...as the song says about young Alice... |
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22 Sep 03 - 12:34 AM (#1022858) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: EBarnacle1 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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22 Sep 03 - 07:57 AM (#1022969) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: kendall Through hull fitings make me nervous. |
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22 Sep 03 - 09:36 AM (#1022998) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: EBarnacle1 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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22 Sep 03 - 09:38 AM (#1023000) Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's new toy From: Amos Well, sure. But usually they work ok....if you put them in right. Otherwise, you just have to fill a perfectly good hole... |
