February 2012 - montgomery_boats - mailman.xmission.com

Check out Coalition to Save Our GPS
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 01 Feb '12

01 Feb '12

_Click here: Coalition to Save Our GPS_ (http://saveourgps.org/) Conflicting use/frequencies may have an effect on the viability of GPS in the near future - see link for more info. >From "Scuttlebutt". GO

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Re: M_Boats: Check out Coalition to Save Our GPS
by GILASAILR＠aol.com 01 Feb '12

01 Feb '12

Robbin, I thank you for the info (even though my comprehension is limited -.. that is how I maintain a carefree lifestyle!) I will continue to sail in a freewheeling mode - my concern is more for my directionally challenged wife and my use of GPS for address location in the course of finding my next appointment for my work. Thanks for the info - Good to hear from someone who has a grip on the technology. I like the military-industrial spin-offs like GPS SOOO much better than that crappy tasting Tang and the stupid space pen! Thanks, GO

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Howzit Somemore?
by seable＠lava.net 01 Feb '12

01 Feb '12

WOW! When I got my M17, I never expected to marry the family! What a bonus! So, can anyone confirm the “sailed to Hawaii” legend? When was that? What hull? Again, I have yet to hear from another owner here. Still, I seem to be gaining some notoriety for my “roadside redoo.” At least a few know what they drive by. It’s good for business! FYI, this wood-boat builder is looking forward to enjoying a fiberglass boat like never before, on our perfect playground; Kaneohe Bay, Windward Oahu. On that note, thanks for the input on C/B pennant access; I’m still wondering if it can be addressed by a shallow (warm) water dive at full drop? She should be off the trailer in another month or so; until then I’m looking at a short leash with a knot at unknown length. Also, the O/B discussion is invaluable; however, I’m favoring electric on the transom. Any thoughts? Also, great to hear from Canajian lake and Pacific sailors; I’m an Edmonton ex-pat and miss the wilds of C! Except the 40 below part! C or F thermumblter. I’ll be BAAAK! So, if anyone else would like to cross the pond, I can’t wait to race you. Kidding! Just a fun chat and cold beer. AloooHa! Philipp @ SE’ABLE (I have a working interest in boaters with disabilities.) 808-247-8497.

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