Don Aronow: King of thunderboat row - Brownie or Ed Cozzi question

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10-09-2007, 06:09 PM

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if i may ask... what is positive flotation?

foam to assure that the boat will float if it is sinking.

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10-09-2007, 06:59 PM

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Anyone know how the 20' line was started? Check it out!!

10-09-2007, 08:18 PM

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Anyone know how the 20' line was started? Check it out!!

hey Steve how ya been?

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10-10-2007, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BROWNIE

In 1973, the Coast Guard decided that all boats under 20' shall have positive flotation. 19' Cig, 19' Hornet, adios! Hello, 20' Cig, and 20' Hornet. Auntie Em, it's a miracle!

great info Brownie Thanks

10-10-2007, 09:14 PM

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hey Steve how ya been?

Very Good and yourself Dave ?

10-11-2007, 07:17 AM

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Feel free to correct me if i am wrong.Under the flotation law ,all boats under 20 have to float upright and level with the weight the boat was certified for.