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Forum: General Discussion 02-15-2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 13,835
Views: 2,154,389
Posted By 78puget-trawler
I love that older style of boat. Look at all that...

I love that older style of boat. Look at all that purple heart.
Forum: Electric Powered Boats 02-15-2023, 11:18 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,837
Posted By 78puget-trawler
The plan is for one to be funded by 2025 for...

The plan is for one to be funded by 2025 for Guemes Island, which is a very short cross channel hop from Anacortes.
Our "illustrious" CiC, aka "where's Joe?" is pushing for one north of there on...
Forum: General Discussion 02-08-2023, 08:06 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 48,024
Posted By 78puget-trawler
When I was still working in boatyards many years...

When I was still working in boatyards many years ago now, in Seattle, the well known author Ernest K. Gann bought his classic wood boat the Sea Puss into us a couple of times for odd and ends of...
Forum: General Discussion 02-05-2023, 05:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,114
Posted By 78puget-trawler
OK, I will bite. What is a med mooring??

OK, I will bite. What is a med mooring??
Forum: General Discussion 02-05-2023, 01:56 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,354
Posted By 78puget-trawler
There is a loud lube oil alarm on mine that goes...

There is a loud lube oil alarm on mine that goes off when key is turned. I do lock my boat and the key is not in.
In watching the vid it appears he may have not been rolled if he was able to get...
Forum: General Discussion 02-04-2023, 11:00 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,354
Posted By 78puget-trawler
Rescue of the Bounty, Michael J. Tougias and...

Rescue of the Bounty,

Michael J. Tougias and Douglas A. Campbell

Title seems odd as the Bounty was not rescued.
Forum: General Discussion 02-04-2023, 05:31 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,354
Posted By 78puget-trawler
I recently read a good book about the sinking of...

I recently read a good book about the sinking of the replica BOUNTY during Superstorm Sandy some years back.
The CG rescue swimmers are in the thick of it. Very good read.
Forum: Welcome Mat 02-01-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 653
Posted By 78puget-trawler
Old member,,, he's baaaack!!

Oh Boy, Look out!

Just back from a long stretch at reeducation camp!

I can hear the groans from here!

"oh no, not that guy again", yep so ready to rock and roll and engage with my various...
Forum: Covid-19 Boating Information 04-26-2022, 11:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,844
Posted By 78puget-trawler
I did. Its a no go.

I did. Its a no go.
Forum: Covid-19 Boating Information 04-25-2022, 07:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,844
Posted By 78puget-trawler
Change in vax requirements for Canada?

I see several stories on line today stating that un vaccinated people can travel to Canada if they pre test, then quarantine for 14 days and test again on day 8.

Any truth to this or is it just...
Forum: General Discussion 04-12-2022, 08:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,025
Posted By 78puget-trawler
My late uncle who was a superb boat handler used...

My late uncle who was a superb boat handler used to say, "slow is smooth, smooth is fast".
Forum: Boating Safety and Concerns 04-04-2022, 02:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,853
Posted By 78puget-trawler
Just too much paint build up. Get out the...

Just too much paint build up. Get out the scrapers.
Forum: General Discussion 03-26-2022, 04:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,267
Posted By 78puget-trawler
I have had people call me a liar over this but...

I have had people call me a liar over this but its absolutely true. Was living on a houseboat on Lake Union in Seattle when the Ak quake hit and we were first on the long dock that just was built on...
Forum: Boating Safety and Concerns 03-22-2022, 05:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,182
Posted By 78puget-trawler
I feel bad for the guy at the helm! There will...

I feel bad for the guy at the helm! There will be lots of misery to follow.
Forum: Boating Safety and Concerns 03-22-2022, 02:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,182
Posted By 78puget-trawler
That is the company I used to work for and in...

That is the company I used to work for and in fact that particular tug, the Western Mariner, I made the maiden voyage on around 1985 and had my first mates job on her. Made many trips to SE on her...
Forum: General Maintenance 03-12-2022, 05:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,119
Posted By 78puget-trawler
Funniest thing I have read all week!:rofl:

Funniest thing I have read all week!:rofl:
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 03-12-2022, 04:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,642
Posted By 78puget-trawler
Recently had my house 8D fail so we put in a...

Recently had my house 8D fail so we put in a couple of G27's in its place in a big plastic battery box with lid and tie downs.
Those two smaller batteries needed something to keep them from sliding...
Forum: General Maintenance 03-12-2022, 04:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,119
Posted By 78puget-trawler
Been there done that, have the T shirt! ...

Been there done that, have the T shirt!

First time I hauled out the '48 Monk I had for some years, same thing. Out for quite a while doing various things.
Dunked it back in, water everywhere! ...
Forum: TollyCraft 03-09-2022, 07:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 837
Posted By 78puget-trawler
Many years ago (1977?)I had just started working...

Many years ago (1977?)I had just started working for a boat yard in Seattle and one of my jobs was being the gofer.
They supplied prop shafts to Tolly down in Longview I guess it was. So my boss...
Forum: Harbor Chat 03-08-2022, 05:40 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 11,504
Posted By 78puget-trawler
Maybe they figure Pootin is less likely to attack...

Maybe they figure Pootin is less likely to attack Germany than Poland if this move angers him and it probably will.
Forum: Anchors and Anchoring 03-07-2022, 03:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,280
Posted By 78puget-trawler
This style of anchor looks like something that...

This style of anchor looks like something that belongs behind a horse in the field...
Forum: General Discussion 03-07-2022, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,105
Posted By 78puget-trawler
Well it looks like someone was trying to show you...

Well it looks like someone was trying to show you where the tow was with the bright light from the sky....
Forum: Harbor Chat 03-06-2022, 06:29 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 11,504
Posted By 78puget-trawler
LOL, good luck with that...

LOL, good luck with that...
Forum: Power Systems 03-06-2022, 04:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,592
Posted By 78puget-trawler
My brother who worked as asst engineer on this...

My brother who worked as asst engineer on this boat when my dad ran it had to rattle his noodle quite a bit but we finally figured out the engines were Cleveland 8-268A models and probably turbo...
Forum: Power Systems 03-05-2022, 08:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,592
Posted By 78puget-trawler
What the Polar Star/Bonham looked like recently...

What the Polar Star/Bonham looked like recently as a derelict.
One of the easiest riding boats I ever sailed on. Wonderful sea boat.
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