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  1. Capt Ralph, Mar 31, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
    Kevin likes this.
  5. Norseman, Apr 2, 2026
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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
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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
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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:
  8. Norseman, Apr 6, 2026
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    Ough…:confused: IMG_9537.jpeg
  9. Hatterized, Apr 8, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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  10. Norseman, Apr 8, 2026 at 10:34 AM
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    Dead Odin, please let this boat be pure AI..:(
  11. Yacht News, Apr 8, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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    Interesting way of 'tying up' your boat/tender.

    Anchor Shock is the name of this product...

  12. Norseman, Apr 10, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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    Hmm, not my cup of tea but it may be good stuff, I guess..
  13. Norseman, Apr 10, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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    New water police boats in Norway, don’t have any details but pretty sure they are diesel powered and made for rough (and cold) conditions. IMG_9545.jpeg

    (Designed in Sweden by AMG?)
  14. Capt Ralph, Apr 10, 2026 at 10:17 PM
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    I used to back my 34 into her slip and use these quick clips all around. It was so easy and quick.
    3 twisted nylon offered lots of shock absorption.

    When we went to our 58, I abandoned the these ideas. Now we just loop the 3/4" open line eye-lets over the cleats from lines that stay on the dock.
    I think I like our later plan better, loops over the cleats.

    In the video, loops over the cleats (as the videos stern cleat) may have been easier and quicker also. The quick clip on the pontoon bow was cool but a cleat was rite behind it ready for another dock line loop.
  15. MonacoBlue, Apr 12, 2026 at 6:07 AM
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    Hey question,
    Are you like a founder member of the forum? Im seeing your cool comments everywhere all the way from the start of yachtforums! Excuse my question, Im new here so I barely know anything
  16. MonacoBlue, Apr 12, 2026 at 6:15 AM
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    Although it looks like a heavily edited picture, I wish it was AI . What a bold design! I’ll stick with the old boring Aloha shorts.
  17. Norseman, Apr 12, 2026 at 6:31 AM
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    Ha, not a founding member, but been around a long time.
    (Got too much time on my hands:cool:)
    Enjoy the forum.
  18. Norseman, Apr 12, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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    Summer is almost here, did a short cruise yesterday.
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  19. JWY, Apr 12, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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    MonacoB: You're not the only Norseman fan here. But there's a whole gaggle of old-timers to which many of us are indebted for bettering our yachting knowledge on multiple levels. And for icing on the cake, we become boat buds too.
  20. Capt Ralph, Apr 12, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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    I started on YF (2004) for help on my old Bertram. What I thought I knew was blown aweigh.
    Brother Marmot, K1W1 and many others helped me so much those many years ago.
    Sister JWY has been a great contributor to the Forum. Brother norsman Also.
    Along with many, many others, we have become a great family.
    Welcome to Yacht Forums. Have fun and keep an open mind. You may also learn something.

    Oh, There is only one drunk around here. Please keep his sweet mind, good intentions in mind and please don't argue much with him.
    He has left rum and sipping cheap bourbon lately. He is a great guy.

    Bottom line, If it Belches Smoke, you have a question, here is the place for your answers.
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