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Took these pics over the Christmas holidays. Some taken in the Gulf of Thailand, others taken in the Andaman Sea. Might brighten up this dreary night for some!
Some boaty pics from warmer climates to warm up the cold night
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Prhperio
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Certainly has, thanks for taking the time to post 
MapisM
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Definitely +1.Certainly has, thanks for taking the time to post
PS: Is it a watermelon that is being used to attract fishes? I wouldn't expect it to be very effective.... Though it's probably safe enough in case there are also sharks around!
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alt
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Definitely +1.
PS: Is it a watermelon that is being used to attract fishes? I wouldn't expect it to be very effective.... Though it's probably safe enough in case there are also sharks around!
Correct, P!
The little fish love watermelons and bananas!
MapisM
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Haha, that's a clear cut case where the old saying "if life gives you lemons, make lemonade" is quite appropriate, I reckon! 
dpb
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Fantastic, brings back some good memories.
Spent a while wondering around a boat yard where they made and repaired the wooden speed boats as pictured.
Remember hatching a plan to build one myself at home........never came to anything though!
Spent a while wondering around a boat yard where they made and repaired the wooden speed boats as pictured.
Remember hatching a plan to build one myself at home........never came to anything though!
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They are amazing, yet disastrous machines. You don't ever feel too safe in them. Made of thin ply, and nothing else! (apart from paint). Then stick up to 5 200HP+ out-boards on the back... bobs yer uncle!
Still, they move nicely (about 25kt cruise), even with 20+ people on-board. Everytime we got on board, we had to just think "Look, we're in Thailand", as we scoped out the BA's.
Great way to travel though... esp when they kept your dodgy Thai rum topped up... YARRRR!
MapisM
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N, the way I read the comment from dpb, he's actually talking of those funny boats with one engine and an extralong shaft.
Anyway, regardless of what he actually meant, those are the most interesting bits of boatbuilding imho.
Pretty narrow displacement hulls, that can achieve full planing speed just thanks to the very peculiar propulsion (hence thrust) geometry.
In fact, that's what avoid digging a big hole in the water without gaining a lot of speed, which is the typical problem with overpowered displacement boats.
Many years ago, I made a trip to the floating market with one of them, and I was impressed.
Shame that it isn't a very practical naval architecture under pretty much all other respects...!
Anyway, regardless of what he actually meant, those are the most interesting bits of boatbuilding imho.
Pretty narrow displacement hulls, that can achieve full planing speed just thanks to the very peculiar propulsion (hence thrust) geometry.
In fact, that's what avoid digging a big hole in the water without gaining a lot of speed, which is the typical problem with overpowered displacement boats.
Many years ago, I made a trip to the floating market with one of them, and I was impressed.
Shame that it isn't a very practical naval architecture under pretty much all other respects...!
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scubaman
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Nice pics, N, i can just feel the velvety warmth. How warm is it exactly?
Greg2
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Great pics of an impressive place to be on the water. Thanks for posting
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Aah sorry, but when I heard 'plywood' mentioned, I assumed that they were referring to the speedboats. As, the 'longtail' boats are not made from ply, but a much thicker timber (in a traditional way, rather than sheet).N, the way I read the comment from dpb, he's actually talking of those funny boats with one engine and an extralong shaft.
Anyway, regardless of what he actually meant, those are the most interesting bits of boatbuilding imho.
Pretty narrow displacement hulls, that can achieve full planing speed just thanks to the very peculiar propulsion (hence thrust) geometry.
In fact, that's what avoid digging a big hole in the water without gaining a lot of speed, which is the typical problem with overpowered displacement boats.
Many years ago, I made a trip to the floating market with one of them, and I was impressed.
Shame that it isn't a very practical naval architecture under pretty much all other respects...!
The longtails certainly are something else, and exactly as you describe. They're certainly not plaining hulls (they're belly shape, as you're aware), but they move fast due to the angle of thrust with the longggggg shaft. The engines are impressive.... automotive engines thrown onto the back of the boat, marinised DIY and throw a shaft & prop on the output of the gearbox... sorted! It certainly is an experience running up/down the Chao Phraya river on one of those (I will post some pics in this thread tomorrow to bring back memories for you, P)
Hi K
Temps in the humid city of Bangkok peaked about 34 celcius (remember, it's winter there, too). Down South it was actually cooler (about 29 celcius) and felt much nicer... no pollution and less humidity.
The humidity of Bangkok is something else, esp if you've no air con (we did). I talk about my experience of visiting Bang Kwang Central Prison (aka. Bangkok Hilton) - No, I wasn't a guest, but took it upon myself to visit the prison for more humanitarian reasons (That story is best told over a stiff drink, rather than a forum). I heard from people, whom after being a 'guest' of Bangkok's institution for many decades, can still not acclimatize to Bangkok's humidity.
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dpb
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I was referring to the speed boats....
These are some pics I took:
These are some pics I took: