Recent content by MarkA

Right wing? Common sense is germain to every topic, and all sides of the political aisle should try it on for size. But to label something as "right wing" is a pretty devisive comment.

Adam Smith rocked.

So we know:1. We can idle the motor in neutral; and, 2. We can sail in neutral. Why no both? Either way, we have one end moving independantly of the other end.

What model?--the 50? I've read Hurth materials that say it's fine to sail in neutral or reverse. NEVER forward. I don't have time to dig them up now, but Google will lead you to several threads on other forums where people have linked to to, or quoted, the Hurth instructions.

I'm a strong proponent of Tort Reform, and took part in drafting a bill that Clinton shot down in the 90's. At the time, I was the in-house general counsel of a multinational product manufacturer. We were designing products that not only had to be useable, efficient and affordable, but they...

Thanks. There are enough slimy ambulance chasers and attention hounds in the profession to taint the public's perception--I hate those asswipes, too. They are the most visible, and least competent, sector of the profession--and fortunately, only a small minority. Most people don't see or know...

Ahem.... Doctors and repair people also profit from damage to life and property. And "journalists." And, FYI, 100% of my legal work in the past 8 years has been pro bono--so I'm not profiting off anyone's misfortune. Here, cellphone useage is banned--which is probably a good idea, but I hate...

Wow, good luck with that! I'm interested in hearing what you learn. My hull has a definite bluish tint to some areas of the gelcoat--and I think those are the un-retouched areas. Yet the deck and house are much more of a milky white (whole milk, not 2 percent). I'm too afraid to even attempt...

Rgr that. I also fill my tank from a garden hose, but we don't drink or cook with that water. The reason we don't drink it is not due to lead hysteria, but because the tank is 34 years old we have no idea what it looks like inside. The water looks ok, but we only use it for cleaning and...

Ah, I missed that 20-year-old info--probably due to lead poisoning. I grew up drinking from the garden hose, and continue to drink from leaded crystal. Now I'm craving paint chips and salsa.

... the birds thread was closed. It's an interesting and worthwhile topic. Although Sven drove it into the ditch in the second comment, and I eventually pounced on his nonsense, the bird issue is important as it pertains to our sport and lifestyles. The bizarre politics behind it are also...

How do you fill your fresh water tanks? According to this, most of us are doomed. http://washington.cbslocal.com/2012/06/20/dont-drink-the-water-study-warns-drinking-from-garden-hose/ How long before Pelosi and the gang ban hoses?

The "study" is probably sponsored by MSNBC. Holder will bury the unfavorable (to the birds) results, and Obama will claim executive privilege after denying even seeing the results. Then he'll deport 800,000 sailors for being ultra rich and bullying the birdies.

The most romantic sailing tune ever! The actual movie scene is better (when they hit the rocks) but here's the uncut (NSFW) video: http://youtu.be/o8T095mFdW8 Will Farrell & John C. Riley, a/k/a Huff & Doback, a/k/a Prestige Worldwide The wind always seems to perk up a bit when this is playing.

You STOLE that pump! I just paid $20 for a rebuild kit for the Fynspray in my head sink.