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Old 20-08-2009, 06:18   #421
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It makes a funny picture, though. Is that your work, Rick?
I'd like to think that I could do just a lil' tiny bit better than that Tao!

Although you do get seduced by the space and amenities. I'm sure KnottyGirlz would luv all the features of this yacht. Now, the trick is, how to get it all compressed into a 31' trawler????
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Old 20-08-2009, 06:24   #422
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Old 20-08-2009, 07:28   #423
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My post #409 - strange object - I first thought was a Star Trek Klingon bird of prey type vessel. But later on when I got to Le Marin, Martinique I saw the same vessel being used as a tourist underwater sightseeing (glass bottom boat kind of thing) vessel.
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Old 20-08-2009, 08:10   #424
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I thought it looked kind of familiar. We took a tour on one similar to that out of Ste. Anne, Martinique, I believe it was. It had a big plastic bubble in the hull for viewing the fish and coral.
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Old 20-08-2009, 08:52   #425
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I encountered this oddity washed up on Long Island, Bahamas in Thompson Bay - any ideas what it is? This is a real photo. A year later I found out what it is.
I think a long standing mystery has been solved. It's a "Illudium PU-36 Explosive Space Modulator".....



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Old 20-08-2009, 16:49   #426
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In photo 422, what are those guys looking at? Or, are they hiding their heads in shame? Or, are they doubled up with laughter? Looks like a stretched tow rope to the boat. I believe that to be a Ford truck so don't buy any white Fords unless you really check it out for water damage. The boat and trailer look ok so no big deal. The truck is probably insured.
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Old 20-08-2009, 16:58   #427
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Looks like a stretched tow rope to the boat. I believe that to be a Ford truck so don't buy any white Fords unless you really check it out for water damage.
You need to check that the water is deep enough for launching. Serious hull damage when the water is too shallow. The guy in back is saying "looks too deep to me Luke". The other guys is saying "could be worse - could be my truck. Maybe we should back up and try boat end first.".
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Old 25-08-2009, 04:53   #428
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Old 25-08-2009, 18:48   #429
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Dunno if this one's been posted before but here ya go. Caption this...
Here's the photo they doctored...



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Old 26-08-2009, 01:32   #430
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Here's the photo they doctored...

i love you buy you still dont give work

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I knew I seen it thanks dan:banghe ad:
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Well, after all, I do kinda have a collection of 'em.

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How about this fine vessel? Sure, its in need of some finishing work, a bit of a "fixer-upper" some might say, but its certainly a strikingly unique vessel. Its currently for sale in New Zealand, but you might have to be quick to secure this piece of unique nautical art for yourself.
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This has to be one of my favorite threads.

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All of a sudden I've got "Yellow Submarine" going through my head...

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Those guys need to trade in the white Ford for one of these:

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