Boat Forum / Sailing / June 2005

What "running" knot is often used to fish out
objects that have fallen overboard.  The
weight of the object determines the tension.
                                                      [1 pt]

I'm angry, very angry, angry as hell, angry as f.ck, angry as
freakin' f.ck. I have anger management problems. My shrink tells
me that I must work out these anger issues but, try as I might,
I just can't work through them.

Does anyone know the meaning of  "categorie 2" on the builders plate of a
1972  French Wauquiez 32 yacht?  Googling didn't produce a result for me.
TIA

Ok, you bunch of lubbers, see if you can get this one:
Your spinnaker has just wrapped itself around your
forestay about 30 times.  Friction is too great to
haul the sail down.  What do you do?   [5 pts]

What are the two principal differences
between a long-splice and a short-splice?
                                                   [1 pt]

For a wire to rope splice, what is the difference
between the core splice and the cover portion
of the splice?                                      [1 pt]

What is the difference between right and left
hand lay in three-strand rope? [1 pt]
Which is most common?  [1 pt]
Where is the other type commonly used? [1 pt]

You have two pieces of rope of the
same type and diameter that are too
short to be of use. You decide they
would be of use if joined.

Hey Bart, did you get that A-cat?
http://www.sailinganarchy.com/fringe/2005/a2%20Worlds.htm
I wonder how long the new M&M A-cats are going to be competitive. There
are some pretty old Tornados around that are still stiff & fast, but

Get a 30 foot 2" batten that is in a 6' diameter roll and cut the tape!
BTW the standard size for bulk 2" batten is 30'.
joe

When I was in the service a secretary was rude
to me.  A sweet staff sergant, who had just come
from a tour at the Pentagon, saw this and apologised
to me for the other persons behavoir.  I told her it

http://www.vouwboot.nl/fotoos.html
particularly the film clips
"Ook in het water is de boot uit te vouwen."
and

We all have been told; DB6 a renegade newsgroup not worth a sh.t
We know Neal is such a sh.t that he isn't even wanted by DB6. Don't know
how any subscriber can get lower than that.
I don't want him in ASA. I don't want DB6 in the ASA. I don't want DB6

I am looking to buy a late 70's CS27 and am looking for some advice from
current owners.  I have heard that the 8hp Yanmar Single Cylinder is ok on
flat water, however it struggles when faced with wind and waves. Thanks!

Steve,
Your friend, the "PITA" that's been pushing you with Forgeries about
Jon, is responding the same as Jon. I expect he'll soon register a abuse
complaint soon against me.