Passed away Just read that Captain Henry has passed away. Condolences to his family and friends.
Thats it. All my boats have had opening windows in the salon and portlights in the cabins. Rarely have a problem in the warmer months. But then...
Trawler economy does not have to equal trawler looks. Personally I don't mind the classic trawler look, but I get your point. I have been looking...
When we cruise, the generator running time is calculated as far as possible to keep fridges etc just right, then turn it off for the night and use...
Yeah OK, you guys wanna "WATCH WALES!" Yeah OK, you guys wanna "WATCH WHALES!" Watch THIS ya BP shareholder @$#^*&@)!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have...
Welcome to the Forum BigWhit. You will find an enourmous depth of advice on boating on this forum....is that the right way to express this?...
NYCAP, I do agree with you in much of what you say......however, trying to stop a 16 year old from doing what they want can be very difficult. OK,...
Hi, Interesting to read this thread after all this time has passed and yet not much has happened in the "style" side of cat design. Probably a...
Going by the comments on this thread I "assume" there is some evidence that the girls parents are pushy, selfish individuals trying to live out...
You have a great heritage! When I see these photos it is striking just how courageos people like Ely and no doubt your G Grandfather, were....
Hi MKM, I recieved these via email in low res, so this is the best I can do. As for the moderators, I think if it floats (and sometimes if it...
Apparently this is a Curtiss pusher airplane taking off from the deck of USS Birmingham on 14 November 1910. It was the First airplane...
Notice the inner tube as a life preserver!
14 November 1910
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Aircraft Carriers
A few very old and interesting images of the first Aircraft Carriers and Gene Ely's flights.
Ditto to Judy's sentiments, NYCAP, good response.....for a "romantically challenged cynic, or is that a cynically challenged romantic?...";)...
At Sea! Had to chuckle when I noticed your whereabouts: Location: At Sea ... Aahhh ..." Enjoy yourself Mate!!! Wherever that is, it is ALWAYS...
I am not sure. Best to ask Far as I will not be back this year.