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OPossumTX

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Last Activity: 13 Hours Ago

About Me

About OPossumTX

Location

Alvin, Texas

Cruising Area

Still fixin' it

Occupation

Technical Support Mgr.

Boat Manufacturer

Freedom

Boat Year

1984

Boat Length

25

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Total Posts: 65
Posts Per Day: 0.10
Last Post: Marvels Mystery Oil 16 Hours Ago 02:41 PM
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Last Activity: 13 Hours Ago
Join Date: 07-12-2011

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OPossumTX liked post by Capt.aaron On thread : Apparently I'm not meant to have a boat...

Can't sail it home huh? I deliver broken sail boats all the time, it's a niche I've found in the delivery game, I bring a little out board and dinghy along to hip tow in and out of tight spots and...
Liked On: 04-03-2013, 06:07 PM
Posted On: 04-03-2013, 01:49 PM
OPossumTX liked post by RichH On thread : Strange corrosion

These hull mounted 'eyeball type' navigation lights were deemed 'inefficient for visibility and safety' by the worlds marine community ... in about ~1967(?). And by universal agreement (ABYC, SOLAS,...
Liked On: 02-11-2013, 07:57 PM
Posted On: 12-27-2011, 10:20 AM
OPossumTX liked post by Silvio On thread : Newbe with no experience buys big boat

Well crap, I ordered a version of this book and now am not sure if it is compatible with my reader. It came in a package that requires some user input, it appears that I must manually "move" the...
Liked On: 02-05-2013, 05:32 PM
Posted On: 02-02-2013, 09:41 AM
OPossumTX liked post by jackdale On thread : HELP NEEDED FOR MSc RESEARCH

One story that I find somewhat amusing. I cannot remember the names of the guilty party. Sailing south down the coast of Brazil a sailor was using a simple GPS to keep track of his progress. He...
Liked On: 01-22-2013, 07:54 PM
Posted On: 01-14-2013, 12:21 AM
OPossumTX liked post by Maine Sail On thread : What's Wrong With This Picture??

Those are neon indeed because it is an older boat and I did not replace them with LED as all were still working. You also can't be fooled by the "look" of the indicator light. The manufacturers of...
Liked On: 01-09-2013, 05:04 PM
Posted On: 01-09-2013, 12:19 PM
OPossumTX liked post by boatpoker On thread : Is this pro wiring?

A "factory authorized shop" in the marine business often refers to a part time mechanic with a truck that runs .... most of the time :D
Liked On: 12-19-2012, 07:26 PM
Posted On: 12-19-2012, 07:01 PM
OPossumTX liked post by svHyLyte On thread : An Informed Opinion about the Bounty

After reading the letter, I don't think it was written for public consumption so much as it is/was an expression of mourning and catharsis for the author. Facebook is/was just the tablet akin to...
Liked On: 12-04-2012, 07:42 PM
Posted On: 12-03-2012, 09:46 AM
OPossumTX liked post by Roger Long On thread : An Informed Opinion about the Bounty

One of the handful of people on the planet whose opinion I believe most qualified on a matter like the Bounty loss has spoken out. ...
Liked On: 12-04-2012, 07:36 PM
Posted On: 12-02-2012, 09:13 PM
OPossumTX liked post by Mark Matthews On thread : Boat Etiquette

Liked On: 12-03-2012, 07:25 PM
Posted On: 12-15-2004, 07:00 PM
OPossumTX liked post by chucklesR On thread : Yanmar control panel upgrade

Different cockpit Dave, mine isn't as wide as yours - fortunately I'm a bit less wide than you because when I sample my work it contains zero calories :) The guard, pedestal, table and data...
Liked On: 11-30-2012, 03:52 PM
Posted On: 11-30-2012, 09:38 AM
OPossumTX liked post by Maine Sail On thread : Going thru alternator belts???

On this engine there are a few possibilities. 1- You need the right length belt. Likely .5" shorter than the one you have and NAPA can supply you with a few sizes on either side until you get the...
Liked On: 11-25-2012, 02:41 AM
Posted On: 11-24-2012, 09:12 PM
OPossumTX liked post by paulk On thread : Rate your Marina during Sandy ?

How well a marina or yacht club communicates with boat owners in "weather events" depends upon a lot of variables. Is there a staff person whose job it is to do this? Or does that person get sent...
Liked On: 11-09-2012, 06:55 PM
Posted On: 11-08-2012, 10:54 PM
OPossumTX liked post by TomRay On thread : Lets get some good sunrise/sunset pictures....

For the geometry buffs... what's wrong? ;) http://www.tropicalboating.com/imagestr/sunsets/jul5-2012.jpg
Liked On: 10-25-2012, 07:11 PM
Posted On: 08-20-2012, 09:54 AM
OPossumTX liked post by Jim Sexton On thread : A Navigation System for Your Notebook Computer

With the new detailed, full-color electronic charts and computer software to display and manage them, sailors can now bring the highest quality navigation...
Liked On: 10-24-2012, 06:45 PM
Posted On: 11-14-1999, 07:00 PM
OPossumTX liked post by skygazer On thread : Is sleeping OK?

Just in - INTERNATIONAL NEWS UPDATE: Self employed pirates world wide are banding together to lobby for a rule change for singlehanders to show lights, signals, and electronic markers indicating that...
Liked On: 10-05-2012, 10:43 PM
Posted On: 09-27-2012, 09:31 PM

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