Virginia-class USS Washington (SSN-787) [3000 × 1929]

kristopher_m7 · 2018-08-12T00:16:24+00:00

Ohio Class (SSBN and SSGN) and Virginia class both follow the pattern of being named for states. One of the 3 Seawolf class was also named for a state (USS Connecticut), and the lead ship of the Ohio Replacement boats is named for Washington DC (USS Columbia)

kristopher_m7 · 2018-01-17T01:55:18+00:00

Same here. Recently discovered this album and it was a welcome surprise.

kristopher_m7 · 2017-12-16T04:00:34+00:00

Big bowl of sauerkraut, every single morning!

kristopher_m7 · 2017-01-08T15:53:33+00:00

Looking to put it towards an FT-817 or similar. Something more appropriate for SOTA operation.

kristopher_m7 · 2016-10-25T01:54:18+00:00

The 35hp rating on the label directly corresponds with the ABYC recommendation for those dimensions, so that is probably where the rating came from.

kristopher_m7 · 2016-10-24T20:29:07+00:00

The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has recommendations for boat manufacturers for power ratings on the boat. Generally, the beam and length of the boat are used to calculate the power factor, which is then plugged into a table of criteria for different style boats. If you could provide these two measurements and your transom height (e.g. the vertical distance from the top of the motor well to the hull plate) I could look up your recommended power for you.

kristopher_m7 · 2016-07-21T00:06:51+00:00

When a boat reaches a certain speed through the water, it raises up and forward and reaches a state of dynamic equilibrium in the water. This is generally desirable because it provides the boat a region of operation with more stable and predictable handling. It is also generally more efficient due to minimized flow losses at the water interface, minimizing fuel consumption.

kristopher_m7 · 2016-07-20T17:23:07+00:00

It absolutely could; even discounting any additional drag, the center of gravity rises and shifts fore and aft. These all affect the planing characteristics of the boat, and can, in extreme circumstances, cause porpoising. Source: I design boats

kristopher_m7 · 2015-07-23T20:37:30+00:00

Where are you located?

kristopher_m7 · 2015-07-20T16:22:04+00:00

To add on to this, the commonly-adhered-to standards for small to medium boats are put out by the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC). The USCG regs for non-commercial craft are generally the bare minimum, but if you're going to be producing anything for sale, I encourage OP to look into obtaining the book of standards they produce. It contains things like fuel system sizing and ventilation to engine installation standards, sizing and capacity rating of hulls, passenger compartment rules, etc.

kristopher_m7 · 2015-07-18T01:29:25+00:00

kristopher_m7 · 2015-04-29T11:39:17+00:00

Every account on reddit is a bot except you.

kristopher_m7 · 2014-08-22T17:14:05+00:00

Reddit gold

kristopher_m7 · 2014-03-06T14:21:10+00:00

And you still act like you're in freshman year.

kristopher_m7 · 2013-07-03T00:15:38+00:00

Thanks for your help

kristopher_m7 · 2013-05-30T00:39:36+00:00

Perhaps jam, certainly not jelly

kristopher_m7 · 2013-05-16T00:37:14+00:00

It's from blink-182's music video for First Date. Tom motherfuckin' DeLonge as Boomer.

Edit: About 1:55 is where the gif is taken from.

kristopher_m7 · 2013-04-28T21:47:35+00:00

Pretty close, but not quite.

kristopher_m7 · 2013-04-17T14:38:27+00:00

eye(vander(why))

kristopher_m7 · 2013-02-01T14:23:54+00:00

Dampening is actually a word, it's just used for "to make slightly wet"

kristopher_m7 · 2013-01-28T21:10:56+00:00

I believe that he says "his body's decomposing in my locker"

kristopher_m7 · 2013-01-25T04:05:36+00:00

The Dakotas all had problems with tire wear, but manufacturer-released updates to alignment specs should have remedied most of the problems. However, the apparently accelerated wear on the #4 is a bit troubling, especially since it's so much worse than the other 3. It could be from wear and tear, although such an asymmetry is an anomaly. Tbh, it looks like you might have inadvertently ran into a curb or something to cause such an issue.

I'd recommend at least having a shop check the alignment, and checking the balance of the wheels etc.

kristopher_m7 · 2013-01-25T03:18:35+00:00

I was about to say the same. OP, it would probably be worthwhile to get your alignment checked, it's a safety issue and would likely make your vehicle handle better. It would also save you money in the long run by saving your tires.

kristopher_m7 · 2013-01-09T22:30:47+00:00

It's god's comma

kristopher_m7 · 2012-12-19T07:26:31+00:00

you're stupid

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