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DaveC426913 replied to the thread The ugliest moon in the solar system.If Io had been our moon since the dawn of time, it would be the most beautiful thing in the sky. Contrarily, we would look upon Luna... -
DaveC426913 replied to the thread High School Another dumb SocMed quiz.If I were to apply for Darwin Award, this would not be my preferred way.
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I say yes he will. Electricity follows all paths, including the path from one hand to the other. The current he will receive will be...
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DaveC426913 replied to the thread Electric Vehicle Fires on Ships.A homeowner hires an Irishman to paint his porch. Homeowner tells the Irishman that the brushes, paint, and ladders are in the garage...
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DaveC426913 replied to the thread High School Why would sailboat racers prefer a full keel over a fin keel?.They are siblings. If the 26M is a monstrosity, then the 26X is its sibling monstrosity.
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DaveC426913 reacted to DaveE's post in the thread High School Why would sailboat racers prefer a full keel over a fin keel? with
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OK, It's not a great sailboat, and it's not a great power boat. But it is suitable for it's purpose. Jack of all trades, master of none... -
DaveC426913 replied to the thread High School Why would sailboat racers prefer a full keel over a fin keel?.Yes. Mine is a 26X. The 26M's sibling abomination.
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DaveC426913 reacted to pbuk's post in the thread High School Why would sailboat racers prefer a full keel over a fin keel? with
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This thread is about sailing boats, that well-known monstrosity has no place here :wink: -
DaveC426913 replied to the thread High School Why would sailboat racers prefer a full keel over a fin keel?.Pffft. Who wants "typical"... :wink:
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DaveC426913 replied to the thread Programming Jokes: Lame, Science & Math Jokes!.
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DaveC426913 reacted to tech99's post in the thread High School Why would sailboat racers prefer a full keel over a fin keel? with Like.
Heeling is caused by the couple created by the sideways force of the sails and the opposing sideways lift of the keel. Heeling is...
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DaveC426913 replied to the thread Programming Jokes: Lame, Science & Math Jokes!.An SQL query walks into a bar, approaches two tables and asks "May I join you?" "Mr. Travelling Salesman, thank you for doing a...
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DaveC426913 reacted to sandy stone's post in the thread High School Why would sailboat racers prefer a full keel over a fin keel? with Like.
Don't forget, there is also preparation - clean bottom, good sails, etc. That counts for a lot.
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DaveC426913 replied to the thread High School Why would sailboat racers prefer a full keel over a fin keel?.As I understand it, that is the purpose of the PHRF rating (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet). It is meant to subtract out the...
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DaveC426913 reacted to Baluncore's post in the thread High School Why would sailboat racers prefer a full keel over a fin keel? with Haha.
Question: What is the definition of a sailboat race ?
