Forum: Gear & Maintenance
06-27-2012
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,517
Re: Engine Driven Bilge Pump
I have a vision of a pulse jet with the pressure waves providing the pumping action. Home made jet & pulsejet engine (http://www.pulse-jets.com/)
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Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum
03-29-2011
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Replies: 55
Views: 20,568
A thought regarding weight aloft: Permanent...
A thought regarding weight aloft: Permanent weight aloft will slow roll due to inertia at the masthead, but will also cause more heeling. If you really want it in a particular situation, it is easy...
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
03-14-2011
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,463
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
03-10-2011
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,463
Cheese slicer
We use 1/2 inch 3-strand Dacron for lifelines. The reason: We want something to be able to grab at the last second in an emergency, and salt-water on a small-diameter stainless steel cheese slicer...
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