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Interesting. It says to head into the wind to reef. That would mean starting the engine if sailing solo. Is it possible to reef hove... -
kappykaplan replied to the thread New name for club.Correct
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shemandr replied to the thread Unmasting a b and r rig.Years ago we un-steped masts using a gin pole for the 20 to 26 foot boats... Ranger 23's, C&C 24/25, Ranger 26. We didn't have the use... -
Stu Jackson replied to the thread New name for club.Jack, my understanding of the eo is that the "mandate" only applies to govt agencies. -
Stu Jackson replied to the thread Unmasting a b and r rig.Dave's input in #12 is invaluable. For keel stepped masts, the "slide' through the partners is an astonishing visual phenomenon, a...
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Stu Jackson replied to the thread Unmasting a b and r rig.I am aware of that, it made nautical news way up here (in urban development and style sections!!!) and I sometimes check Latitude. Too...
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Oh you mean Lake America Hunter sailing assoc. -
kloudie1 replied to the thread ISO Tachometer with hour meter..Check out Faria instruments.. and VDO.. I had an old reference to a VDO model 333-163, but they don't make that particular one anymore. -
Stu Jackson replied to the thread OK, I'm a word snob.Yes, you're right. I'd been compiling a long list of those and then something happened...like this one it usually comes back bout once...
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There are many more. Cabin vs room; bunk vs bed; starboard, port vs right, left; helm vs wheel; fender vs bumper; fuel vs gas, etc.
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The admiral would go for "The hole thingy with the rope"
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Better than resorting to "thingamajig", IMO.
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Alias, I'm of an age where recalling the correct word is sometimes difficult, and must substitute a analogous word or description until...
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Bless your heart can also mean something COMPLETELY different in the Deep South.
