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Forum: Boating 10-11-2011, 06:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,373
Posted By Winnipesaukee
A magic trick

In the interest of procrastination, here is an illustration of my point for your viewing pleasure. For those that don't know, red lights do not affect your night vision nearly as fast as an equally...
Forum: Boating 10-11-2011, 06:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,373
Posted By Winnipesaukee
Red light readable

Bizer,

I printed out the picture in this post and looked at it under a red light. Everything looks great. Because the difference in printers, etc, you should still verify that the actual map that...
Forum: Boating 09-28-2011, 06:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,373
Posted By Winnipesaukee
Not a tip but more of a suggestion/request

Might I kindly suggest making the chart "red-light readable"? Essentially it would only entail changing the color of everything that is red to red-brown.

I discovered it wasn't this summer one...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 08-17-2011, 09:07 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 39,454
Posted By Winnipesaukee
I think if do you manage to salvage it that...

I think if do you manage to salvage it that cylinder will be low on compression. That looked like a good deal of rust you took off there.

I've never seen that before but have a hard time believing...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 08-17-2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 26,206
Posted By Winnipesaukee
To answer your question

Here are the correct dimensions:

2.25" OD
0.065" wall thickness (so I think 16 gauge?)
122.25" length, plus or minus 1/4". This is the only mast dimension in the Sunfish class rules. If you...
Forum: General Discussion 06-02-2011, 08:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,887
Posted By Winnipesaukee
Does anyone happen to have a photo of it for...

Does anyone happen to have a photo of it for those of us not in the area? :D
Forum: Automotive 05-31-2011, 06:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 20,116
Posted By Winnipesaukee
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Forum: Winni Wildlife 05-31-2011, 06:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 42,438
Posted By Winnipesaukee
...But a well-placed .357 or .44 Magnum would be...

...But a well-placed .357 or .44 Magnum would be a bit better. ;)
Forum: Automotive 05-30-2011, 12:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 20,116
Posted By Winnipesaukee
The place next to the old Waldo Peppers

Gulbikis. They got us back on the road on a Sunday afternoon last summer when they could have been enjoying their day off (very fair pricing too). AWESOME, honest people. Can't recommend them highly...
Forum: Boating 05-27-2011, 01:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,909
Posted By Winnipesaukee
RG, just to clarify your post because some might...

RG, just to clarify your post because some might not have understood it:

There are 3 people in a boat. A toddler, "Uncle Larry" (with no cert), and "Dad" (certified).

As long as Dad is in the...
Forum: Boating 05-27-2011, 01:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,909
Posted By Winnipesaukee
MP: "I suspect your child may be under the...

MP: "I suspect your child may be under the 18-pound limit. Please hand her over to my vessel for a weight measurement." :eek:
Forum: Boating 05-04-2011, 09:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 14,975
Posted By Winnipesaukee
Take it from a crazy dinghy sailor. NO! :D...

Take it from a crazy dinghy sailor. NO! :D DickR's description is accurate.

My experience with a Widgeon on Winni is any chop over 8" and wind over 10kt makes you feel like you're doing the...
Forum: Boating 04-26-2011, 09:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,810
Posted By Winnipesaukee
I'm no scientist...

but I think in theory a boat would make an infinite number of wakes. They would become smaller until they become microscopic in size...? :confused:
Forum: Boating 04-13-2011, 04:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,658
Posted By Winnipesaukee
What everyone else said. Also, take an afternoon...

What everyone else said. Also, take an afternoon of doing nothing but studying a Bizer chart of the lake.

I'd recommend this book. It is used by the USCG Aux when they teach their classes.
...
Forum: General Discussion 04-13-2011, 04:37 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,197
Posted By Winnipesaukee
Hope she gives these people hell!!! ...

Hope she gives these people hell!!!

:patriot: Hooah!! :patriot:
Forum: General Discussion 04-09-2011, 03:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,046
Posted By Winnipesaukee
A vehicle that combines the disadvantages of a motorcycle and an automobile

If you take all the worst things about a motorcycle... very dangerous, no storage, limited seating, relative discomfort, instability...

..and combine it with all the worst things about an...
Forum: General Discussion 01-21-2011, 12:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,945
Posted By Winnipesaukee
I've said it before and I'll say it again...

...NH is a very gun-friendly state. It's only a short matter of time before a victim CCWing returns fire.
Forum: General Discussion 11-09-2010, 12:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,842
Posted By Winnipesaukee
I have faith that there are some good New...

I have faith that there are some good New Hampshire citizens who would gladly serve some "off-the-record justice" to these people should they get caught striking again.

Maybe we can give something...
Forum: Boating 10-11-2010, 02:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,927
Posted By Winnipesaukee
I bet he could have gone a lot faster, too! ...

I bet he could have gone a lot faster, too!

Sailing a cat on a run like that (directly with the wind--note the sails are "wing-on-wing") is like driving a car in first gear. The wind is only...
Forum: Boating 10-09-2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,088
Posted By Winnipesaukee
The 270BR is the quintessential Winnipesaukee...

The 270BR is the quintessential Winnipesaukee boat.

Big enough for the rough stuff and the family, yet small enough to fit into the little coves and sand bars. Any bigger, in my opinion, and you...
Forum: General Discussion 10-01-2010, 07:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,068
Posted By Winnipesaukee
http://www.savesecond.com/images/Save2ndBase.jpg

http://www.savesecond.com/images/Save2ndBase.jpg
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews 09-03-2010, 12:56 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 19,606
Posted By Winnipesaukee
Manhattan clam chowder should be outlawed....

Manhattan clam chowder should be outlawed. Nothing like overpowering (or covering up the lousy quality of) the clams with tomatoes. Yuck. :rolleye2:

BTW, Manhattan chowder originated in Rhode...
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews 09-03-2010, 12:49 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 27,124
Posted By Winnipesaukee
^^I honestly think (albeit with no scientific...

^^I honestly think (albeit with no scientific evidence) that this "sanitation" craze is unnecessary for anyone with a two-digit age. Sure, nobody would use the same cutting board on chicken (or one...
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews 08-30-2010, 01:27 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 27,124
Posted By Winnipesaukee
Something about the "plastic" cutting board...

Something about the "plastic" cutting board manufacturers got the NSF to only allow poly boards in kitchens. A guy I worked with told me about it once.

What happens with poly boards is as they...
Forum: Boating Issues 08-30-2010, 01:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,790
Posted By Winnipesaukee
Your boat sunk!??!!? Don't hesitate--post...

Your boat sunk!??!!?

Don't hesitate--post that picture up! Hold these public figures accountable!

Tons of 150' violations yesterday. Albeit everyone I encountered was doing so safely, but I...
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