New Use For Noodle

Sunset Bob · 08-25-2008, 07:16 PM

Last Friday I had a small child on board the boat.His face was very close to the windshield.For a little extra protection I cut a swim noodle on one side and put it over the windshield.Now if he does hit the windshield he will still have teeth.

Here is what it looks like.
I am going to do this when I am running in rough water by myself.I have never hit the windshield but have been close.
May even keep water that comes over the bow from coming over the windshield.
Would need to cut to open windshield.
Can I patent that?

VitaBene · 08-25-2008, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunset Bob

Last Friday I had a small child on board the boat.His face was very close to the windshield.For a little extra protection I cut a swim noodle on one side and put it over the windshield.Now if he does hit the windshield he will still have teeth.

Here is what it looks like.
I am going to do this when I am running in rough water by myself.I have never hit the windshield but have been close.
May even keep water that comes over the bow from coming over the windshield.
Would need to cut to open windshield.
Can I patent that?

Great idea- I may try that for protecting my trailerable cover. I have an older boat with noncurved glass so I usually lay a towel over it but this would stay in place better when covering it up!!

Dave R · 08-25-2008, 08:17 PM

That's a great idea, may try that myself.

I have an unusual noodle use myself. My rear bimini cover fits kinda loosely, so I stuff two noodles in it to keep it from fluttering in the wind.

Skipper of the Sea Que · 08-25-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunset Bob

Last Friday I had a small child on board the boat.His face was very close to the windshield.For a little extra protection I cut a swim noodle on one side and put it over the windshield... Can I patent that?

Sunset Bob, that's really using your noodle.

Does that rate a groan?

I've wondered how to keep the windshield from connecting with chins, noses and faces - My solution was restraining the person(s), adult or child. Even in calm-ish water there can be a mishap - boat comes up while chin comes down - Oops. Even when I am a passenger I sometimes like to look just over the windshield and I worry about hitting the top of the windshield. Now I'll have to prepare one of those noodles to keep on board.

How well does it stay in place on the windshield when there is a good wind or at fast or Wide Open Throttle speeds?

This fits the category of, "why didn't I/we think of that before".

Kamper · 08-25-2008, 09:26 PM

Hey, I wonder if I could use one of those to insulate my hot-water pipes? lol

Those noodles do come in handy if you have imagination. I use two pieces to spread and float my tow-line. I've seen them used on a float line, as channel markers (away from the lake), bumpers and pillows.

Rinkerfam · 08-25-2008, 09:29 PM

VitaBene-
I used some foam pipe insulation on an older boat that had a non-curved windshield to protect the winter tarp from being torn. It worked quite well. Today's noodles are larger in diameter and should provide additional protection. I suspect that it would add years of life to a mooring cover as well.

fatlazyless · 08-25-2008, 09:42 PM

Noodes make pretty good rollers for small boats weighing 200lbs or so...like a sailboat.....as in place two under a boat and roll the boat up onto a dock.

Noodles in history factoid: A very modern translation of Egyptian hieroglyphics has identified NOODLES as being singularly responsible for the creation of the Great Pyramid! Rock & roll!

dpg · 08-26-2008, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sunset Bob

Can I patent that?

Well you probably could of but now the Cat's out of the bag!!

On a serious not I've seen them insulate cold or warm copper piping but something that gets too hot may melt it. I'd be to concerned about some kind of fire, buy the proper insulation.

wifi · 08-26-2008, 06:28 AM

Neat idea!

I'd worry about claims/fines arising from:

http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/saf-c400.html

Saf-C 404.12

(3) Operating while his/her vision is obstructed

Then again, I'm a worry wort sometimes

Orion · 08-26-2008, 07:08 AM

I've cut up some noodles to add more floatation in the hull of an old aluminum boat I restored.

Also, I cut one in half and use the two sections laid across my Force 5 sailboat deck as a cushion between the sailboat deck and the mast sections that I store on top of the deck.

Newbiesaukee · 08-26-2008, 07:39 AM

My family used to own the company that developed the "Noodle." I am sure the new owners welcome any use for them. Oh yeah..about the liability issues....my comment should not be construed as an endorsement of the product for any use except for that which it was intended..whatever that is

chipj29 · 08-26-2008, 07:50 AM

A few years ago, we had one of the smaller soft pools in the yard. The top of it is an inflatable ring which keeps the top rim of the pool above the water line. Well, we also have a few cats, all of which have all their claws. You guessed it, pinhole city in that inflatable ring. That's when the McGuyver in me came out. I cut a hole in the ring, and slid in a couple noodles. It worked and the water stayed in the pool. We swam away, happily ever after.

Sunset Bob · 08-26-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Skipper of the Sea Que

Sunset Bob, that's really using your noodle.

Does that rate a groan?

How well does it stay in place on the windshield when there is a good wind or at fast or Wide Open Throttle speeds?

This fits the category of, "why didn't I/we think of that before".

Al
It stays on with no problem up to about 40 mph after that I can't say.
I want to see how well it will keep water from coming over the windshield when it take water over the bow in rough water.

And yes that is using my noodle.

Seeker · 08-27-2008, 10:21 AM

Another good idea!

I use pipe insulation on the 7/8" rail on top of my center console windshield to hold onto in rough water and also it's much warmer on cold fall days. I also use some to cushion my bimini top supports when folded for trailering.

jasn · 08-27-2008, 04:28 PM

Great idea for padding the windshield railing.

I use some pipe insulation to pad a railing that always feels too hard against my elbow when I'm using the throttle. Has anybody figured out a nice way to cover something like that?

Irrigation Guy · 08-28-2008, 03:20 PM

You keep your GPS in the exact same location I keep mine. Looks to be the same unit too.

Sunset Bob · 08-28-2008, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LocalRealtor

You keep your GPS in the exact same location I keep mine. Looks to be the same unit too.

The GPS is a Garmin76Cx held in place with velcro.

08-25-2008, 07:16 PM	#1
Sunset Bob Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,701 Thanks: 115 Thanked 25 Times in 13 Posts	New Use For Noodle Last Friday I had a small child on board the boat.His face was very close to the windshield.For a little extra protection I cut a swim noodle on one side and put it over the windshield.Now if he does hit the windshield he will still have teeth. Here is what it looks like. I am going to do this when I am running in rough water by myself.I have never hit the windshield but have been close. May even keep water that comes over the bow from coming over the windshield. Would need to cut to open windshield. Can I patent that? Attached Images

08-25-2008, 09:29 PM	#6
Rinkerfam Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	VitaBene- I used some foam pipe insulation on an older boat that had a non-curved windshield to protect the winter tarp from being torn. It worked quite well. Today's noodles are larger in diameter and should provide additional protection. I suspect that it would add years of life to a mooring cover as well. __________________ Education is hanging around 'til you've caught on - Frost

08-25-2008, 09:42 PM	#7
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,527 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 296 Thanked 957 Times in 698 Posts	Noodes make pretty good rollers for small boats weighing 200lbs or so...like a sailboat.....as in place two under a boat and roll the boat up onto a dock. Noodles in history factoid: A very modern translation of Egyptian hieroglyphics has identified NOODLES as being singularly responsible for the creation of the Great Pyramid! Rock & roll! __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake! Last edited by fatlazyless; 08-27-2008 at 12:34 PM.

08-26-2008, 07:08 AM	#10
Orion Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cow Island Posts: 914 Thanks: 602 Thanked 193 Times in 91 Posts	two more I've cut up some noodles to add more floatation in the hull of an old aluminum boat I restored. Also, I cut one in half and use the two sections laid across my Force 5 sailboat deck as a cushion between the sailboat deck and the mast sections that I store on top of the deck.

08-26-2008, 07:50 AM	#12
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	A few years ago, we had one of the smaller soft pools in the yard. The top of it is an inflatable ring which keeps the top rim of the pool above the water line. Well, we also have a few cats, all of which have all their claws. You guessed it, pinhole city in that inflatable ring. That's when the McGuyver in me came out. I cut a hole in the ring, and slid in a couple noodles. It worked and the water stayed in the pool. We swam away, happily ever after. __________________ Getting ready for winter!

08-25-2008, 08:17 PM	#3
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,974 Thanks: 246 Thanked 736 Times in 438 Posts	That's a great idea, may try that myself. I have an unusual noodle use myself. My rear bimini cover fits kinda loosely, so I stuff two noodles in it to keep it from fluttering in the wind.

08-25-2008, 09:26 PM	#5
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,296 Thanks: 67 Thanked 166 Times in 126 Posts	Hey, I wonder if I could use one of those to insulate my hot-water pipes? lol Those noodles do come in handy if you have imagination. I use two pieces to spread and float my tow-line. I've seen them used on a float line, as channel markers (away from the lake), bumpers and pillows.

08-26-2008, 06:28 AM	#9
wifi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 1,321 Thanks: 282 Thanked 287 Times in 169 Posts	Neat idea! I'd worry about claims/fines arising from: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/saf-c400.html Saf-C 404.12 (3) Operating while his/her vision is obstructed Then again, I'm a worry wort sometimes

08-26-2008, 07:39 AM	#11
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,349 Thanks: 922 Thanked 569 Times in 295 Posts	My family used to own the company that developed the "Noodle." I am sure the new owners welcome any use for them. Oh yeah..about the liability issues....my comment should not be construed as an endorsement of the product for any use except for that which it was intended..whatever that is

08-27-2008, 10:21 AM	#14
Seeker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Effingham Posts: 408 Thanks: 37 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	Another good idea! I use pipe insulation on the 7/8" rail on top of my center console windshield to hold onto in rough water and also it's much warmer on cold fall days. I also use some to cushion my bimini top supports when folded for trailering.

08-27-2008, 04:28 PM	#15
jasn Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northborough, MA Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Great idea for padding the windshield railing. I use some pipe insulation to pad a railing that always feels too hard against my elbow when I'm using the throttle. Has anybody figured out a nice way to cover something like that?

08-28-2008, 03:20 PM	#16
Irrigation Guy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 484 Thanks: 89 Thanked 138 Times in 72 Posts	I noticed the GPS You keep your GPS in the exact same location I keep mine. Looks to be the same unit too.