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06-18-2013, 01:05 PM

willmarsh3 replied to a thread Snap! in Misc. Boat Related

It's an instant towboat and barge https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:TowboatAngelina-NOLA.jpg

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06-16-2013, 09:09 PM

willmarsh3 replied to a thread Gasland II and some Ed Show clips in The Bilge

Youtube of Gasland movie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJyZhZcQOLI&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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06-16-2013, 06:49 PM

willmarsh3 replied to a thread How Not To Board A Sailboat in Misc. Boat Related

Where he turned looked really narrow. What was he thinking?

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06-16-2013, 08:21 AM

willmarsh3 replied to a thread Anyone bought pix from boatpix.com? in Misc. Boat Related

They probably will start using drones but not until 2015 when the FAA publishes regulations governing use of UAVs in a business. ...

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06-14-2013, 07:15 PM

willmarsh3 replied to a thread Anyone bought pix from boatpix.com? in Misc. Boat Related

I like pictures of my boat. I got a good one from an amateur photographer with a telephoto nicely framed for a low price. He was still in high...

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06-12-2013, 01:49 PM

willmarsh3 replied to a thread Iceboxes and refrigeration in Building / Repair

I have an Engel 15 that works well. I've had it since 2008 and it cools down stuff quickly. Then it runs with about 50% duty cycle. When on it...

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06-11-2013, 09:23 AM

willmarsh3 replied to a thread Cockpit table support - rope from above or legs from below? in Building / Repair

Thanks everyone for the ideas. I think by this weekend I'll be at the stage of figuring out what I want to do. Instead of "hard a lee"...

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06-10-2013, 11:49 PM

willmarsh3 replied to a thread "Please don't put anything in the toilet unless..." in Misc. Boat Related

I used these folks to make a custom label and was very happy with the results. Plus they were reasonably priced. http://engravedlabel.com/

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06-10-2013, 10:54 PM

willmarsh3 replied to a thread Cockpit table support - rope from above or legs from below? in Building / Repair

Here's an edge on view of the template fitted to the mizzen mast. Here's the internal framework. It's 2 sheets of 1/8 sapele and 1/4"...

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06-10-2013, 10:01 PM

willmarsh3 replied to a thread What distinguishes an amateur and a professional build? in Tools / Materials / Techniques / Products

Yep many amateur boat builders *think* they know a "better way" but sometimes the professionals commit egregious builder mods. To wit: ...

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06-10-2013, 12:36 PM

willmarsh3 started a thread Cockpit table support - rope from above or legs from below? in Building / Repair

I'm building a cockpit table for my ketch. The table will attach to the mizzen mast forward and extend back about about 30". I'm debating whether...

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06-09-2013, 11:12 PM

willmarsh3 replied to a thread "Turn-key tyranny?" in The Bilge

The article is here:...

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06-09-2013, 06:06 AM

willmarsh3 replied to a thread What is best route from Maine to Alabama which bypasses NYC? in Misc. Boat Related

Most definitely.

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06-07-2013, 09:23 PM

willmarsh3 replied to a thread What is best route from Maine to Alabama which bypasses NYC? in Misc. Boat Related

Bag fee for one 20' Sooty Tern $7500 USD. :D :D :D

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06-07-2013, 09:00 AM

willmarsh3 replied to a thread What is best route from Maine to Alabama which bypasses NYC? in Misc. Boat Related

Been wanting to build another boat but hadn't figured out which one for sure. Hope y'all have a safe trip.

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06-06-2013, 09:37 PM

willmarsh3 replied to a thread More oil based paint grief: Floquil is no more! in Tools / Materials / Techniques / Products

I am no expert in paints but what about making your own? Boiled linseed oil is natural and should not contribute much to polution. And it shouldn't...

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06-06-2013, 06:58 PM

willmarsh3 replied to a thread Boat Hauler vs Cyclist. Not pretty. in The Bilge

In Huntsville there is a PSA on NPR that says to share the road and treat cyclists as slow moving traffic. I can't tell what preceded this but after...

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06-06-2013, 06:31 PM

willmarsh3 replied to a thread Unbelievably Kind Boat-Related Gestures in Misc. Boat Related

The wind likes to blow from the destination. Any pictures?

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06-04-2013, 11:45 PM

willmarsh3 replied to a thread Drone pizza delivery in The Bilge

Is that cool or what?! The FAA is working on regs for use of drones in a business. Unfortunately they wont be ready until Sept 2015. ...

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06-04-2013, 12:44 PM

willmarsh3 replied to a thread Solar controller question in Misc. Boat Related

For a solar panel on my boat I use a Solar Converters MPPT charge controller. It tracks the available light against the battery voltage and performs...

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05-28-2013, 08:31 AM

willmarsh3 replied to a thread The Miniature Engineering Museum Collection of Internal Combustion Engines in The Bilge

I did not know these types of trolling motors existed - 1930s 1hp submerged engine.

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05-24-2013, 10:01 PM

willmarsh3 replied to a thread Interstate 5 bridge north and south bound lanes collapses in The Bilge

Google maps has already updated the bridge location to show the break in the highway. Google Map link:...

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