Yachting myth busters

[Searush]

It's not funny to deliberately leave one fender dangling, to induce apoplexy in blue ensign/blue blazer types.

Is your myth the one about "blue ensign/blue blazer types" then, or that anyone would deliberately forget one fender, or that anyone would think it funny to try & wind people up?

Sorry, but I'm struggling to understand your point.

 

[oldharry]

Is your myth the one about "blue ensign/blue blazer types" then, or that anyone would deliberately forget one fender, or that anyone would think it funny to try & wind people up?

Sorry, but I'm struggling to understand your point.

Is that another myth...?


"That came out easy enough. it wont take long to get the new one in"

 

[Fendant]

Coastal freighters always keep a sharp lookout

 

[sailorman]

The Lounge is full of trouble makers

 

[JumbleDuck]

The Lounge is full of trouble makers

Long form: All yachtsmen are jolly good chaps who agree that women, gays, foreigners, foreign lesbians, jews, muslims, Scots, Irish, Scottish jews, Irish muslims, socialists, liberals, foreign liberals, gay socialists and methodists[1] are beneath contempt and will agree with any statement of prejudice.

Short form: all yachtsmen vote UKIP.

[1] film reference

 

[sailorman]

Long form: All yachtsmen are jolly good chaps who agree that women, gays, foreigners, foreign lesbians, jews, muslims, Scots, Irish, Scottish jews, Irish muslims, socialists, liberals, foreign liberals, gay socialists and methodists[1] are beneath contempt and will agree with any statement of prejudice.

Short form: all yachtsmen vote UKIP.

[1] film reference

one will be

 

[Seajet]

Long form: All yachtsmen are jolly good chaps who agree that women, gays, foreigners, foreign lesbians, jews, muslims, Scots, Irish, Scottish jews, Irish muslims, socialists, liberals, foreign liberals, gay socialists and methodists[1] are beneath contempt and will agree with any statement of prejudice.

Short form: all yachtsmen vote UKIP.

[1] film reference

Seems reasonable, though I would give Scots and women the chance to vote every second Thursday, one day they'll even be allowed to have their own boats.

 

[Fourbees]

Trailer sailers can be rigged, launched and sailed away in 15 minutes...

 

[sailorman]

Trailer sailers can be rigged, launched and sailed away in 15 minutes...

Thats just what CliveG used to say

 

[sarabande]

Tubular radar reflectors work well.


You can heat a boat with half a candle.


Jubilee clips are so strong you only need one on a through hull.


Fire hose round a mooring rope never wears through.


The rubber rowlocks on inflatables hold the oars securely.


A dorade vent never leaks.


Furler bearings are sealed for life.


A swan necked exhaust does not allow water to surge back in.


Mast coats are waterproof.


A taped clevis pin will never come undone.


Any boat can be shored up with beer barrels and wooden wedges.


Stainless steel bolts never corrode.


Mainsheet tracks in front of the hatch are sensible and effective.


A heaving line knot is quite soft.


Engine mounting blocks are guaranteed for life.


Suitcase generators are inaudible from the next boat.


Captain **** crack sealer stops scuttles leaking.


Any form of marking on the anchor chain is immediately comprehensible to a new crew.


Anyone can learn to use a yuloh.


"Leaving at 4 a.m." notices never mean that.


Wind vane adjustment is easy, intuitive, and precise.


Radar scanners are totally safe for humans.


Baggywrinkle does not smell.


When crossing the channel, running the engine a lot means that the batteries will be well charged when you arrive off Plymouth ( ).


One coat varnish.


Modern anchors self-stow.

 

[Railbob]

Long form: All yachtsmen are jolly good chaps who agree that women, gays, foreigners, foreign lesbians, jews, muslims, Scots, Irish, Scottish jews, Irish muslims, socialists, liberals, foreign liberals, gay socialists and methodists[1] are beneath contempt and will agree with any statement of prejudice.

Short form: all yachtsmen vote UKIP.

[1] film reference

I think you're BLAZING away with that one, I think you need to SADDLE up and move out.

 

[JumbleDuck]

I think you're BLAZING away with that one, I think you need to SADDLE up and move out.

Kinky.

 

[prv]

Seawater trapped in toilet intake pipes produces an eggy smell.

Well, that one's true, but only because it's toilet pipes that it's trapped in

Pete

 

[Jim@sea]

I think you're BLAZING away with that one, I think you need to SADDLE up and move out.

If your going to bring horses into it.

My horse has just been wormed.
I dont need to worm my horse as I use garlic.
Ideal for a novice.
Safe with children.
There is no strangles on my yard.
Its an English Saddle.

 

[Corribee Boy]

Through hulls and stopcocks sold in chandlers don't have to be marked with the metal type - they're good for five years, so what could be safer?

No matter how hard to see or reach, all jubilee clips will take the same sized spanner, saving you hours of frustration.

 

[Bobc]

Loads easily
Never kicked or bitten

 

[JumbleDuck]

Have Haynes ever done boat manuals?

"Replacement is a straightforward reversal of the removal process"

 

[Billows]

The drascombe lugger is a safe boat in any conditions
The bargain boat
Families love sailing for the weekend with dad in his 18 ft trailer sailer
If you are interested in sailing just ask to crew in your friendly local yacht club

 

[JumbleDuck]

Modern AWBs will never look dated.

 

[ronsurf]

If you are interested in sailing just ask to crew in your friendly local yacht club

+1

Although 'Friendly local yacht club' is a sailing myth, too.