stationmaster
Crusty Old Geezer
I'm thinkin' of an Aegis system. All radar and remote control, though a 40mm gattling gun would be quite the conversation piece, too. But, having such things would surely take a lot of clean up, picking up brass, even after a test fire.
I was boarded by the Canuckians this year, twice. They do the same thing our USCG does. Inspect the boat for contraband and insure all safety requirements are met. I appreciate their duty. I've got nothing to hide other than the liquor in the cabinet. And I'd gladly mix 'em up a mean Margarita or Pina Colada if they wanted one.
The reason the foredeck is clear is to have a space for the better half's nieces to sun bathe. You did notice that I can get a FULL view from the flying bridge didn'tcha? I may be old, but I ain't dead. And lookin' never killed anybody.
And, Karl, you're welcome aboard anytime. The Carver is a great boat. At 32-feet it still seems bigger than it really is. Handles great in tight spots, like docking. And is big enough to handle most foul weather we see on the Great Lakes. We have taken waves over the flying bridge. Not something I want to do every day, though.
It has all of the amenities of home, including a 32" TV with a DVD player, stove, oven, A/C and heater, shower, microwave, ice maker, 'fridge, freezer, and a 3000w stereo for rowdy days on the water when you want EVERYONE to hear you. The TV and DVD are mounted to a "swing up" deal that keeps it out of the way when not in use. And there is a wheelhouse to go to when the weather is too foul to stay up top that will keep you dry.
Some of the things you don't see in the picture is the trolling gear. There are two planer board masts on either side and four down riggers on the stern. And a gas grill for the burgers, brats and hot dogs. Even been known to throw a few steaks and butterfly pork chops on from time to time. So other than being on water instead of land, it's like being at home. There are even two laptops. One for navigation and one for browsing the web. Add in the grandkids' game boxes, both Nintendo and X-Box, and you have it all.
And any one is welcome aboard, just leave the DMSF at home. We have water canons and such to keep you busy. Besides, the "eye candy" sure beats throwing monkey turds any time.
By the way, the Willys doesn't float. Did anyone notice the windshield and side windows are missing? It's a different color now. We repainted it last year, metallic black cherry flip-flop. When light hits it a certain way it looks blue. The picture was taken just before we wheeled it into the paint shop. I thought I had a picture of it in its new paint, but I can't seem to find it.
Here's a couple of pics of what's under the hood. The motor home in the picture isn't mine, by the way. It belongs to one of the guys at the shop. He bought it with a blown engine and we replaced it for him. Them things sure are hard to work on, that's for sure. I had to build the new engine after we put the block in place. Not something I want to do in the future. Here's some pics of the Willys.
And here are a couple of it during the "build".
Bob
I was boarded by the Canuckians this year, twice. They do the same thing our USCG does. Inspect the boat for contraband and insure all safety requirements are met. I appreciate their duty. I've got nothing to hide other than the liquor in the cabinet. And I'd gladly mix 'em up a mean Margarita or Pina Colada if they wanted one.
The reason the foredeck is clear is to have a space for the better half's nieces to sun bathe. You did notice that I can get a FULL view from the flying bridge didn'tcha? I may be old, but I ain't dead. And lookin' never killed anybody.
And, Karl, you're welcome aboard anytime. The Carver is a great boat. At 32-feet it still seems bigger than it really is. Handles great in tight spots, like docking. And is big enough to handle most foul weather we see on the Great Lakes. We have taken waves over the flying bridge. Not something I want to do every day, though.
It has all of the amenities of home, including a 32" TV with a DVD player, stove, oven, A/C and heater, shower, microwave, ice maker, 'fridge, freezer, and a 3000w stereo for rowdy days on the water when you want EVERYONE to hear you. The TV and DVD are mounted to a "swing up" deal that keeps it out of the way when not in use. And there is a wheelhouse to go to when the weather is too foul to stay up top that will keep you dry.
Some of the things you don't see in the picture is the trolling gear. There are two planer board masts on either side and four down riggers on the stern. And a gas grill for the burgers, brats and hot dogs. Even been known to throw a few steaks and butterfly pork chops on from time to time. So other than being on water instead of land, it's like being at home. There are even two laptops. One for navigation and one for browsing the web. Add in the grandkids' game boxes, both Nintendo and X-Box, and you have it all.
And any one is welcome aboard, just leave the DMSF at home. We have water canons and such to keep you busy. Besides, the "eye candy" sure beats throwing monkey turds any time.
By the way, the Willys doesn't float. Did anyone notice the windshield and side windows are missing? It's a different color now. We repainted it last year, metallic black cherry flip-flop. When light hits it a certain way it looks blue. The picture was taken just before we wheeled it into the paint shop. I thought I had a picture of it in its new paint, but I can't seem to find it.
Here's a couple of pics of what's under the hood. The motor home in the picture isn't mine, by the way. It belongs to one of the guys at the shop. He bought it with a blown engine and we replaced it for him. Them things sure are hard to work on, that's for sure. I had to build the new engine after we put the block in place. Not something I want to do in the future. Here's some pics of the Willys.
And here are a couple of it during the "build".
Bob
