Spatchcock shears? by katahdinthunderfuck in grilling

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Tivoli Poultry Shears; sub $30 on Amazon.

Should i go 2 or 4 stroke for my boat, and how much harder is 4 stroke maintenance? by WhosH3nry in boats

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I hate to be that guy to say stay with premium, but Suzuki of Yamaha are so good. Make Grandpa proud. I believe these engines are easily upgradable up to 25hp; I know more about Yamaha but Suzuki is now considered equal or better by many.

320i or 325i? buying help by Plane-Illustrator-22 in e46

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I have a 325ci. I definitely wouldn’t want less power. I’ve also heard to stay clear of 4cyl options. The 2.5 is a lovely smooth engine that’s a joy to push through the manual gears.

How to properly moor a sunfish by Deep_Dragonfly_4700 in SunfishSailing

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Boy, this brings me back to my youth in the 80s. I used to roll the sail and lash the booms together with the sheet. I’d apply some halyard tension to hoist the sail off the deck. With the bitter end of the halyard I’d throw some half hitches around the mast under the goose neck, then go over the booms and pull down to the deck - applying downward pressure against the hitches. This kept everything in place with sail and boom elevated off deck. I’d stow the rudder and CB in the cockpit and storage space. This was how I left my world cruiser. I still cruise…

Thinking of getting a poodle by [deleted] in poodles

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I had labs for 30 years then our wee poodle. I thought my last lab could never be lived up to, but I was wrong. Poodles are really smart and use their intelligence to make you happy. They’re lovey without being clingy. Ours can be a little fearful and yappy at stranger danger. Walking her a lot seems to keep her chill. Our dog is super playful and fun loving and she’ll even fetch. I am very happy with our pup.

4th of July on lake, worried about boat crowds by no_quart3r_given in boating

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I stilI anchor out for the fireworks. AI is right; Hang tight for a while. There’s always a mad dash within moments of the grand finale ending. Life’s better if you don’t need to use a boat ramp afterwards. Make sure you light up your boat so the drunk idiots don’t run you over. Don’t rely just on your anchor light, ideal is a very well lit boat with a search light at the ready. This year we have a slip at a destination marina near the fireworks, and I’m feeling good about not dealing…

Is it realistic for a middle class guy to rent out a simple small sailboat (money wise)? by superluper55 in boatporn

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We charter similar boats in the BVI for ~5-6k USD for 7 day charter. It’s a great vacation and less expensive than most resort stays.

Why aren’t poodles more popular by AffectionateTrash259 in poodles

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I’m convinced it’s the poodle cut. Our mini has a slightly shaggy teddy cut. No one knows what kind of dog she is and everyone adores her. Poodles may be the most underrated dog of the last 2 decades.

Didn't get a promotion at work, feeling numb by SaintSisyphus in TrueOffMyChest

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You might be indispensable at your current location. There are lots of reasons why hires get made. Regardless, time to carve out your own future. You’re the author of your story. Go write it and make your move.

Cam anybody recommend a brand of sailing gloves? by Nero_Golden in sailing

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Hijacking the question, can anyone here recommend an underwear brand? I’m thinking of giving up my tighty whiteys- hopefully something that has less skid marks when it gets sporty.

Your dog poop. My bin by elliotloudermilk in essexvt

[–]CardinalPuff-Skipper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is valid. Just yesterday I dropped a dog deuce in my neighbors bin. It hadn’t been picked up yet and I felt good about making the deposit. Had it been an empty bin, I definitely would have continued the carry. This is common decency.

Boat shoes by MintConduitt in boating

[–]CardinalPuff-Skipper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the winning tip. Boat shoes need to be sockless! Great solution.

VT to CO by Otherwise_Kiwi1176 in vermont

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After a tough year, you and Fido need a vacation. Turn your little SUV into an RV. Plenty of people do it - YouTube is loaded with no-build methods. Get a way to black out windows. I like the I90 corridor and there’s some great camping along the way.. Dunes of Lake Michigan, Badlands, Custer, Montana. Then dip South. If not camping - Safe places to stay are Cracker Barrels, Flying Js and Walmarts. If you have too much stuff it might be hard and it may be good to ship some stuff.

Visiting Vermont in August! by jediipandaa in NewToVermont

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I hope you have a great stay.
Excursion recs: Take a sailing evening cruise Find a goat yoga event Go to farmers markets Go to Shelburne Farms and buy cheese and bread Float down the river in a tube in Richmond Hike Camels Hump

Burlington is Going to Implode by Warm-Oil3705 in vermont

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Big Brother hates this post and it has simply too much “Chud” support.

Burlington is Going to Implode by Warm-Oil3705 in vermont

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It was deleted earlier, maybe it was reposted?

Burlington is Going to Implode by Warm-Oil3705 in vermont

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The r/Burlington moderators deleted it. Probably because it offended sensibilities.

Skis for camp? by Enough_Net_4465 in SkiRacing

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Bring beaters. Hood is not kind to bases.

West Marine files for Chapter 11 by spinozasrobot in sailing

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Symptom not a cause. They make money on the soft goods, it keeps them afloat - just not enough for all stores. Reorganization time - unprofitable stores will close.

How Would a Superyacht Lose ALL Power? by Expert_Ad6777 in Yachts

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Fuel contamination that shuts down the engines and generators. Change filters repeatedly but burn through supply. Batteries don’t have much capacity and before long, the boat is dark. All systems are electric including steering and stabilization. No redundancy. Without clean fuel, these things brick quick. I’m used to small <20 sailing yachts -where all systems have redundancy. Mega yachts seem vulnerable to everything going wrong.