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Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-21-2016, 12:15 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 18,301
Posted By Mopie

Waiting a day or so would be proper behavior. ...

Waiting a day or so would be proper behavior.
But internet posts are a Safe means to yell and scream knee jerk opinions.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-06-2014, 09:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,145
Posted By Mopie

Yes. Wonder if in response to redirects mentioned...

Yes. Wonder if in response to redirects mentioned above.
Just creates doubt of who is running things.
Of course that question could be asked on a much broader basis.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-03-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,340
Posted By Mopie

A similar boat was found as Lake Travis receded...

A similar boat was found as Lake Travis receded last year. It was full of rocks. Intent?
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-03-2014, 11:19 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,879
Posted By Mopie

I still believe too much blame is attributed to...

I still believe too much blame is attributed to alcohol. Most of these guys were not that adept (bright) at running boats when they got up that morning. Visit the launch ramps in the morning for...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-02-2014, 06:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 483
Posted By Mopie

Congratulations. Your web site is interesting...

Congratulations.
Your web site is interesting and informative.
Good Luck!
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-01-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,754
Posted By Mopie

I would never have imagined the oil drain hose...

I would never have imagined the oil drain hose could have extended into the lower unit or prop. Anything can be screwed up if we try hard enough.
This oil pan drain hose system is the simplest,...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-01-2014, 09:08 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,879
Posted By Mopie

That video seems too convenient. The "camera"...

That video seems too convenient.
The "camera" boat just putting along in the middle of the fairway, dragging a wake for the fast boats to jump to have their pictures taken.
I have to agree the blue...
Forum: South Central US
05-26-2014, 12:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,677
Posted By Mopie

The old San Jacinto River. Riverside was the...

The old San Jacinto River.
Riverside was the place. The whole river was such an adventure for a few high school guys. 1959
Up the river were the only sand beaches in the area.
Even a few years...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-25-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 818
Views: 143,329
Posted By Mopie

20 or 30 ft separation from a non-participant at...

20 or 30 ft separation from a non-participant at 80 to 100 mph is criminal.
A ski rope is 75 ft long and that makes a decent minimum distance at normal speeds; but at these extreme speeds more...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-20-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 818
Views: 143,329
Posted By Mopie

Typhoon, the passengers you refer to are...

Typhoon, the passengers you refer to are oblivious to any danger. Most of the operators have no imagination as to what can happen, and they are totally responsible for the passengers, and everything...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-17-2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 818
Views: 143,329
Posted By Mopie

Anyone not reporting a violation will be...

Anyone not reporting a violation will be disqualified if it is later determined they were involved, or witnessed the event.

Get videoed running alongside a boat full of non pfd wearing...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-11-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 14,347
Posted By Mopie

That discussion was eliciting some very good...

That discussion was eliciting some very good thoughts, from both sides.
Some good questions were asked, and just about enough video shown to begin to understand the situation.
Maybe the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-11-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 53,661
Posted By Mopie

To stay within the analytical side of this...

To stay within the analytical side of this conversation, I will add that a non participating boat may be an obstruction and a distraction. The distraction may have as serious an effect as the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-20-2013, 08:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,877
Posted By Mopie

Crossett, thanks for the details. I should have...

Crossett, thanks for the details. I should have known about the higher octane and colder combustion temp, but?
Are you on Pool Canyon?
If so, it is nice and cosy in there.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-11-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 838
Posted By Mopie

They are simple and work well. This is one of...

They are simple and work well. This is one of those open subjects. Float switches are gummed up by oil and crud and broken by stray equipment to the extent that it is difficult to keep tabs on the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-08-2013, 10:07 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,102
Posted By Mopie

Water cops only out for money to feed the...

Water cops only out for money to feed the bureaurats. Towing is not profitable.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-07-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 80,627
Posted By Mopie

He came, he saw, he conquered, and he went away. ...

He came, he saw, he conquered, and he went away.
Hope he is an honorable man, as stated by some.
Businesses are hard work and Boat busunesses are very hard work.

I do not understand all the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-24-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,732
Posted By Mopie

It really does depend on the ramp. This lake...

It really does depend on the ramp. This lake varies 50 ft in elevation. Ramps here are long. Powering onto a trailer actually washes silt off the lower part of the ramp.
Short ramps do not take...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-21-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,652
Posted By Mopie

Captain ****illo of the Costa Concordia just beat...

Captain ****illo of the Costa Concordia just beat feet and left them all behind. Hopefully he will have some hard time to consider leaving passengers to their fate.
You are in charge and unless that...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-21-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 794
Posted By Mopie

The pump is easy. Order on line from Boating...

The pump is easy. Order on line from Boating supply outlets. West Marine or any others will have. Ski boat dealers, etc.
The rest is beyond me.
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
02-04-2013, 10:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,038
Posted By Mopie

Just me, but I would very suspect/uncomfortable...

Just me, but I would very suspect/uncomfortable with you continually fueling your boat next to mine.
I would think the marina will stop it. They will scream about the liability from spills and...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-12-2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 33,590
Posted By Mopie

Not one person in the media does anything unless...

Not one person in the media does anything unless for money and fame.
Greed is their prayer carpet.
With an attorney at my arm and a large amount of money in my account, I might appear for them on...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-02-2012, 10:49 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,117
Posted By Mopie

The real pirates are those in the suits. ...

The real pirates are those in the suits.
States have some extra laws for their waters, but navigable waters may be open for some scam like this.
Forum: Boating Safety
10-26-2012, 08:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,079
Posted By Mopie

Texas parks & WL has their test on line. You...

Texas parks & WL has their test on line. You also may take a practice run at it.

Worth the effort.

Some insurance companies offer a discount for passing one of the recognized tests.
Forum: Boating Safety
09-10-2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 16,117
Posted By Mopie

Pete, I believe houses are the most DYI...

Pete,
I believe houses are the most DYI tinkered with, just before boats; however boats may be on top. I am a non-electrician, so will ask you how much of that house/dock situation will you be...
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