Interesting thought...

[Wiggo]

given all the recent educated and intellectual debate, with opinions being formed and preconceptions overturned literally by the minute...

Does anyone know if it is possible to make toast on a Semi Displacement pontoon, and if so, does it matter where I place the generator?

Does it taste better than full planing toast? How much longer does it take to make? Is the lower power consumption offset by the increased toasting time? Is theer a crossover point, where I can trade efficiency for brown-ness? (Brownth, perhaps?) Would you consider carrying a spare, back-up toaster? Does the skill of the operator have any bearing?

More tellingly, does anyone know what sort of toaster the RNLI use? Does anyone give a toss?

 

[kindredspirit]

Very interesting. I didn't know there were SD pontoons or planing pontoons. However, I've even seen sinking pontoons. They wouldn't be much good. The toast would get all soggy!

On a planing pontoon would you see your toast whizz off into the sunset?

 

[BarryH]

I do actually think the skill of the operater is paramount. I've seen too many unskilled people get their fingers burnt.
Your last point, surely if your tossing then its pancakes for breakfast and not toast!

 

[Gludy]

Sorry barry - I must disagree
We have to assume the the operator has aconstant level of skill across the different pontoons - then we can study the pontoon effect rather than the outcome of a number of variables.

In fact of course pontoons are stable because they are full displacement types, a planing pontoon would cause all sorts of problems when coming back from the local after a few pints. A planing type gets its stability from its forward motion and that interaction with the water . No forward motion = no stability - hence the action of walking in a swayed action when returning after those pints would cause the pontoon to begin to move towards its planing mode - it would go and you would stay. As there is no pontoon under your feet when yo 'stay' you would get wet.

I know that I toasted yours and Wiggo's points on the other related threads and I take it as a complement that opening this thread is an acceptance of that fact.

 

[powerskipper]

how about this then,

 

[Wiggo]

OK, it's a yacht, a dinghy and a pontoon. I'm guessing, but I suspect the man in the dinghy has the mrmalade, while the old duffer in the yacht is Ray Bulman, making toast by rubbing slices of bread together like he used to in the good old days. The pontoon is a modified planing displacement hull form, with an inverted keel, and outdrives on shafts in tunnels. Despit being only 22' long, it has the same accomodation as the QM2, and remains a stable toasting platform in the event of a meteor strike. It also has stabilisers, to stop it falling over when drunk.

 

[powerskipper]

wow I just liked the pic...................... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Wiggo]

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I know that I toasted yours and Wiggo's points on the other related threads and I take it as a complement that opening this thread is an acceptance of that fact.

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Well it wasn't meant as one, so bugger off!

 

[MedDreamer]

Well obviously its safer to make the toast on a semi diplacement pontoon than it would be on the Swimming Platform of a Sealine. The weight of the toaster, and marmalade jar, would probably have a catastrophic effect and lead to your boat sinking transom first. This is of course based on the fact that I have stood on several Sealines at various boat shows and therefore I am an expert on such matters and anyone who can't appreciate that is a complete moron.

HAPPY days are here again.......

 

[MedDreamer]

Thats interesting, it appears that the pontoons in our Marina can switch from fixed to planing within the space of a few hours. I believe that this is techically known as the "Cheap Spanish wine" effect. Invariably the following morning they have more or less returned to their fixed status although they can seem to bob up and down a bit.

 

[jhr]

There's a further important aspect to this thread, which nobody has touched on yet; namely the manufacturer of the bread.

There are a number of posters who are apparently happy with US-sourced "Lake Toast" or German "Pumpernickel" (or "Average White Toast" as I think the raggies call it) which, as any fool knows, is inferior to the UK version, particularly when it comes from a classic bread manufacturer. Furthermore, there is a significant difference in performance and handling between a bog standard supermarket brown sliced loaf and the far superior characteristics of, for example, a Hovis loaf, with its race-proven heritage and world class bacon-enfolding characteristics.

There is also a small, but effete bunch of forumites who have succumbed to the blandishments of Johnny Frenchman, and defected to the croissant, but that should be the subject of a separate thread.

BTW, I believe the RNLI use a special, hi-tech inflatable pontoon for inshore toasting, but favour a more conventional approach, and the use of a heavy duty Dualit catering model, for the offshore stuff.

Hope this helps.

 

[Dave_Snelson]

Thats a lovely picture of a boat...using a yacht as a pontoon /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[ArthurWood]

And I was under the impression that depression is rampant in northern lats at this time of year, not outright insanity /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[whisper]

Yes, so did I. It has an aura of sadness about it somehow. It's as if the pontoon and it's residents are unwanted by the others. There they are having to drift about trying to find a permanent home. I can feel tears welling up now, so must go.

 

[Solitaire]

I've not had such a laugh on here for months - well done old boy for reviving it. And as to be a X-dresser! Just becuase I've been know to swing both ways every now and again (that between yachts before you get the wrong idea) it does lead to a more well balanced life!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif