Boat Forum / Boats / January 2006

This NG has is going through challenging times. Where once it was the
predominant boating NG populated by many industry experts, it has now
become little more than an off-topic chatroom. Most of truly
knowledgeable have long since abandoned this forum for saner climes.

I got a son-in-law who is a little bit disillusioned.  He thinks he
can go out and buy a 40' sailboat and sail it to the big island of
Hawaii.  He's never been on a sailboat, much less sailed one.
He's a plumber, makes good money, and plans to spend around $200K for

why the guys are always dressed and the women are half naked?
http://www.oceanscoutmarine.com/index.asp

Anyone using their iPODs on their boats? IF so, are you playing through
an existing stereo system, or through one of the newer car/boat dash
stereos with an MP3 player input, or...just hooking up to external iPOD
speakers?

From the cruising NG:
Subject: Re: Marina Question ,,,
From: dbohara@mindspring.com
Here in N. FL. its sometimes an adventure getting anything done on "One

Anyone have any information on an owners group for Pequod boats?

Forgot to mention that at the fishing gear show I recently attended,
a local artist was displaying some of her wares, and I thought they were
very nice and nicely priced. I have no connection with the artist.
Here's a URL. Worth a look.

Joe,
You were talking about sci-fi books to read, have you read "Redliners"
by David Drake?
If not, I would highly recomend it.

I have just received a ICOM fix-mounted VHF radio.  To my surprise, its
instruction says that I must keep the bottom of the radio antenna at
least 1-meter (3.3 feet) away from our heads if the antenna is mounted
in a small boat.  I have never heard this before.  Is this for real?

The guy without the pfd probably used up too much body heat trying to
stay afloat.
Even with a full fledged response within 4 minutes of the report, our
cold PACNW waters claimed another life. Always a sad and tragic event.

I noticed recently some smoke coming from my starboard engine.  I took off
the valve covers and noticed a light brown milky substance on the underside
of the covers and around some of the lifters.  However the oil on the
dipstick looks good.  I have 2 Volvo penta 4.3gi 1997. no ...

This memo is being sent to WAMBE & RBAW members because of your
interest in boating safety.  If you would like off this list, please
let me know.
Senator Pam Roach has sponsored Senate Bill 6364 to ban "teak surfing".

Once the weather breaks I have a ton of work to do before we launch.
1.  Rip out cockpit carpeting and install new carpeting.
2.  Install new helm seat and pedestal.
3.  Install second battery and A/B switch.

What earphones are you using on your MP3 players?
The ones that came with my iPod (minipods that stick in the edges of the
ear canal) aren't bad soundwise, but there are more expensive little
pods out there. Incredibly expensive, in some case. Anyone purchased any

I came across a chart guide description referring to moorings and an
"outboard string."
What's an outboard string and how does one use it?
I'm picturing a line in the water for several smaller boats to tie off to,