Turtleback vise.

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Does anybody know the designer of this boat?...

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There is no real need to have the laser beam striking the marked waterline if you feel you can accurately measure the difference....

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That's good. I recall my early Commando was listed at 426 lbs dry....

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Presuming the laser is accurate, what I get from that description is tha the stern is sitting high. If the laser stays in the same place you just have...

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Best wishes Andrew!

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I havent seen a universal adaptor, but fixtures are available to plug a Makita battery into a DeWalt tool for example. Many brands are similarly cove...

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ARCHIVE...... Where Noah kept his bees.

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I too am aware of the exra drag on floats, and intuitively think that higher speed equates to more lift, but dont know for sure. I watch a youtube channel...

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Interesting, thanks.

A question: Is the takeoff speed for a floatplane the same as a similar aircraft on land?

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RIP Fitz. Condolences to his family and friends.

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If that's where it was I'm surprised they didn't find it sooner!...

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I've always spelled it solipsism, but this isn't about me is it?

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I have a USA mailing address which then forwards it to me in NZ. It cost nothing to sign up to it. Google Shipito.com.

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I'm sure your new much larger rudder will have a positive impact on steering, but will also create more drag. Would it be viable to make a sliding housing...

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When I first got my 34' Stiletto trimaran I had similar issues. In light airs I learned to bear away a little to increase speed before initiating the...

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Thanks Terry. Giving up carbs is quite hard to do at a practical level when lunchtime arrives.

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I know that! Eliminating sugar in my diet has to start somewhere. I'm trying to be as positive about the situation as I can....