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Discussion in 'YachtForums Yacht Club' started by Norseman, Jun 3, 2023.

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  1. Capt Ralph, Mar 31, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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    Capt Ralph

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    When you start looking for a bilge swab and co-captain, let me know.
    She does look cool.
    Going to take lot of rum to keep me down from riding at 7 kts. But I can get close to an original Gardner Diesel engine.
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  2. Norseman, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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    Yeah, the Rat would make a great tender for this little ship.
    I did send the picture and the idea to wifey yesterday (she is in Fort Lauderdale hanging out with girl friends.)
    No great or no positive response like: Honey, let’s do this.. Holly Cow, what a great idea you came up with just now..:rolleyes:
    Nada..Maybe a different wife or a different boat, or both.
    Stay tuned.
  3. Norseman, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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    Rum can be arranged, in fact the ship will carry wast quantities of it.
    Yes, life in the slow lane, I am all for it, cruise in style, no rush. What is your hourly rate?
    (Strictly engine room work and some gourmet cooking in the galley, no sex change needed but what the hell, send before and after pictures, who knows..) :D
  4. Norseman, Apr 2, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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    We saw the moon rocket yesterday from 80 miles away but one of my neighbors drove down there to the Cape and got a good seat in the VIP area a mile away and took this picture: IMG_3951.jpeg
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  5. Norseman, Apr 2, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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    On a different note, the Cessna Aircraft Corporation has launched a new model of the C-208 Caravan, so far it has sold well but weight limits apply and customers are advised to diet aggressively before their next camping trips as Lift over Drag could be a problem for Plus Sized campers.
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  6. YachtForums, Apr 2, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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    A friend that I used to fly with built a house on the intracoastal in Titusville near the entrance to the Kennedy Space Center. Pic below was from his backyard. 55 years in Florida and I had never seen a launch until Artemis 2. A truly visceral experience...

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  7. Norseman, Apr 2, 2026 at 10:17 PM
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    Wow, close up..
    Was noisy, as in REALLY loud?
    I have never been close to any launch, eardrums still intact.:cool:
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