That's good point. It appears the weapons we provided are very effective. Also, that Russian ships are easy targets.
This mismanaged Navy LCS program is a good example of why our military spends more than the rest of the next top 10 highest spending countries...
We used the type with removable perorated screens for years. Would always keep an extra set of screens and painted with anti-fouling to change out...
Fished on an older custom sf boat built in Stuart that had a ladder made with teak, had larger step pads, a better handrail, and moved the base...
That would have been a fun adventure back when!
Goes along with your comment about not being the company you want to do business with. I think they were insulted that we rejected their boat...
Well said. Obviously, all Marlow's are not bad builds, or they would be out of business. We had problems during a survey and sea trial plus we...
We did, also did not want to be stuck dealing with them to solve proprietary design/construction issues. Personally think they have issues with...
That's what they blamed it on. We never got up on plane. We backed out when Marlow charged us too much for an inspection haul-out that was ordered...
We had cavitation on a seatrial trying to get on plane, one of the trim tabs was stuck in down position. Had to abort seatrial. Boat was kept at...
It would be interesting to see what has been budgeted for this big gov program? Will require a fleet of boats, personnel, and hi-tech buoys. Like...
True, they mentioned ships and commercial fishing gear for most whale deaths but "for some reason did not mention whaling fleets! " Gov bean...
Ten Types of Boaters you will meet on the water - YouTube
It is ludicrous to regulate some while commercial whaling continues on.
Charge those responsible a prorated user fee for the cost to save the whales, not American taxpayers that are not the culprits.
Hello, I'm from the government and I'm here to help. ;)
A neighbors 60 Hatteras convertible was hit by lightning a several years back, he said cost was around $150k. Likely much higher today.
Ship strikes and commercial fishing gear entanglement is responsible for most deaths. The government bean counters need to target those that are...
It is called government control of "everything"!!