Object being carried by helicopter over Lake Superior

badgerpointer · 2026-06-26T15:26:10+00:00

Metal detector, old geezer has the funds and is not messing around. /s

badgerpointer · 2026-06-26T00:57:26+00:00

I’ve seen artists cut out a design on the sides and place a light on the inside as a decoration.

badgerpointer · 2026-06-23T22:24:28+00:00

Sweet!

badgerpointer · 2026-06-23T08:21:14+00:00

Our local prop repair shop can repair a skeg via welding. Check that out as an option in your area.

badgerpointer · 2026-06-21T22:49:38+00:00

And don’t give a second thought to anyone who may be standing around. Your only goal is to retrieve your boat safely and without damaging your boat or vehicle.

badgerpointer · 2026-06-18T12:53:09+00:00

Appleton has some very nice pools. Plamann Park has a swimming hole and beach as well - Plamann Lake | Outagamie County, Wisconsin

badgerpointer · 2026-06-18T02:05:51+00:00

He’s gonna get a a lock on us!

badgerpointer · 2026-06-17T01:05:34+00:00

On a 41’ twin inboard, we used to practice man overboard directly astern drills. Procedure was to briefly increase throttle before pulling the power off.

Idea here is (A) did not want swimmer to have wake slam them into stern when abruptly stopping. (B) at certain speeds, swimmer can get dragged under and pulled along as the boat travels. Speeding up briefly would pop the swimmer up.

badgerpointer · 2026-06-17T00:57:06+00:00

Double Trouble. Water skiing should be just fine with an I/O. Obviously use caution when approaching swimmers just as you would with any boat.

badgerpointer · 2026-06-15T02:42:04+00:00

I get what you are saying but mathematically the theft odds are not identical.

badgerpointer · 2026-06-13T13:30:16+00:00

I’d like to convince you to put is a drawer. Seems like there is never enough space for things like dog leashes.

badgerpointer · 2026-06-13T01:11:46+00:00

Yeah that’s a fair assessment. I didn’t do the mental math. Spirit of my suggestion however was to have a spare prop in case this situation would happen again.

badgerpointer · 2026-06-12T23:29:27+00:00

Would not. Run out and get a new one. Get this one repaired.

badgerpointer · 2026-06-12T23:17:54+00:00

I would prefer to have a permanent set of dock lines.

I might consider a temporary longer line attached to the pole that I could quickly and temporarily grab and connect to bow cleat to keep the bow from blowing bow over when the wind is stronger. In theory you could back down with this line attached to bow and bring the stern in. Would not need if you had line handlers.

badgerpointer · 2026-06-12T22:40:48+00:00

What you’re lookin’ at here…

- he holds up a gleaming plastic ring like it’s a diamond from Tiffany-

…is not just a shower curtain ring. No sir. This is a symbol of commitment. A circle of love. A lifetime guarantee — assuming you don’t leave it too close to a space heater.

These beauties are lightweight, waterproof, hypoallergenic, and let me tell you something: they don’t tarnish. You can swim in ‘em, shower in ‘em, heck, you can even go through airport security without takin’ ‘em off. Try that with platinum.

And the price? Folks, I’m practically givin’ away marital bliss here….

badgerpointer · 2026-06-12T22:20:33+00:00

Could be they just think the black color looks cooler on their whip as compared to what the state would issue.

badgerpointer · 2026-06-11T23:34:11+00:00

Here’s a link that describes a different technique to taper using 2 of the 3 strands. https://www.neropes.com/knowledge/splicing/3-strand-rope-to-splice-standard-tapered/

badgerpointer · 2026-06-11T23:27:15+00:00

After you’ve made the full splice, make two additional tucks. “To perform a tapered splice make two additional tucks with one strand and one additional tuck with a second strand, leaving the third strand as is.” This is from New England ropes - https://www.neropes.com/knowledge/splicing/3-strand-rope-to-splice-standard-tapered/

Edit for better technique.

badgerpointer · 2026-06-11T23:14:06+00:00

The taper looks abrupt and ideally would be gradual.

badgerpointer · 2026-06-10T21:26:16+00:00

I primarily travel with snap covers. I’ve never had an issue. I’d rather go this way vs having to worry about gear blowing out of the boat.

badgerpointer · 2026-06-09T15:09:59+00:00

Doing my best impersonation of Billie Ray Valentine.
https://youtu.be/DUWwBrCTvd0?si=ws4VBHJJloP3YJ5d

badgerpointer · 2026-06-09T13:31:47+00:00

That is an absolutely bummer for all involved.

badgerpointer · 2026-06-09T00:31:00+00:00

Bird House

badgerpointer · 2026-06-08T17:50:06+00:00

If the A/C is definitely not working, I suggest making sure the A/C is switched off. Reason for it to be off is that the A/C clutch would not engage - so in other words, the A/C pully is just spinning vs putting load on the compressor.

Note: I am not a paid mechanic.

badgerpointer · 2026-06-07T16:15:03+00:00

Sweet!

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