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    ๐Ÿ“ Harro koebke
    2 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    nicely done

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    ๐Ÿ“ Prop shaft lubricant
    4 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    For what its worth, I use "StaLube" marine grease intended to grease the bearings on boat trailers. Works for me. Len

    ๐Ÿ“ Happy Thanksgiving
    5 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Lew and to all else, i wish you all a happy thanksgiving whether you observe it the the way we do in the USA or your own fashion. Its been a tough year as Lew and others have pointed out but I hope there was at least something you can give thanks for.
    Len

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Graupner Optimist - Another refit
    5 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    I was wondering how you going to set the mast in place.๐Ÿ˜‹Len

    ๐Ÿ“ Building My First Sail Boat or Yacht
    5 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    this brings up a question. What is considered correct to either call them sailboat or yacht? Is there a difference?
    Len

    ๐Ÿ“ I no longer receive notification emails.
    5 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Stephen. My condolences on the loss of your father. It is obvious from the late reply that I was also effected by the no-email problem. Thanks for resolving it. Len

    ๐Ÿ“ Florida Hurricane Milton updates
    6 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    As Lew is well aware it is not necessarily the height of the water that really counts, within reason of course. Just a few inches of water can ruin the flooring and cause damage to the walls and any thing sitting on the floor making it necessary to remove the water damaged areas of the walls along with the insulation to prevent mold.
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    ๐Ÿ“ Happy as a sand boy
    6 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Good news Roy. I know how you feel from experience. They don't want you to drive for a while (can't remember for how long) because they don't want you to damage your healing eye in case of a sudden stop.
    Also you may thing about removing the lens of your glasses on the side that was just operated on.
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    ๐Ÿ“ Definitive definition of scratch build
    6 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Boatshed,
    You do not need to apologize or be concerned about expressing your ideas except if they are vulgar or political. You are entitled to say whatever you think or feel. Afterall not everyone is as perfect as me.๐Ÿ˜
    Len

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project, ESC experiment
    6 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    JB. Thanks for the reply.
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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: The end of the build
    6 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Great build.
    Len

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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project, (another new ESC)
    6 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    let us know how you make out finding a wider center dead spot. I like the way you can easily tune the Hobbywing ESC using their program card.
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    ๐Ÿ“ Fun at the lake
    6 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Issac i am glade to are OK but truly feel for Lew and the rest of those who bot hammered.
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    ๐Ÿ“ Florida Hurricane Milton updates
    7 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Lew, as others have you are lucky to be safe and physically well all though it will take a toll on mental well being. Hang in there and know that your boating friends are here for you.
    Len

    ๐Ÿ“ Heat Sinks
    7 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Spence,
    Do as Razor1955 suggests. it really works and I do this on all my builds.
    Len

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Another hurricane
    7 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Issac,
    Glad you are safe and made it thru this terrible storm with little to no damage.
    Len

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Egg Delayed
    7 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    sorry to hear about your stroke. Keep up the recovery and regain your strength and mobility. I know as I seek from experience as I had a mild stroke last month.
    Len

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Modified Stiletto project, another motor change.
    7 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Just to add something to help tune/adjust an ESC is get a programming card or programming device to tune or easily setup your ESC. It sure make this a easier thing then retrying to keeps track of the number of beeps or flashing light.
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    ๐Ÿ“ Fun at the lake
    7 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Good luck Lew and Isaac and all the other folks in the path of the storm. Be safe.๐Ÿคž Len

    ๐Ÿ“ City of Sheffield Tyne lifeboat. 1st sailing.
    7 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Fantastic. Len

    ๐Ÿ“ I'm still here, I think?
    7 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Colin, my condolences on your loss of your mother. I hope your knowing you have the support of all of use on this web site will help you a little. Len

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    ๐Ÿ“ Fun at the lake
    7 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    I am glad to hear that Lew and Isaac survived the storm. I was worried about the both of you and the others in the path of the storm.
    And they say that the weather is not changing for the worst, what a bunch of A-holes. Len

    ๐Ÿ“ Heat Sinks
    7 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    dog bones are my go-to joint. If not use 2 u joints as Lew points out. Len

    ๐Ÿ“ Mini steel drive chain and sprockets required.
    8 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Doug, thanks for the linc for sprockets and belts. So hard to fine. Len

    ๐Ÿ“ Apologies for non participation
    8 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    You have our sympathies at your time of loss. Hang in there and stay busy. Len

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: I feel a littleโ€ฆ.lit๐Ÿคฃ
    8 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Coming along nicely. Nice car, is it a Studebaker? Len

    ๐Ÿ“ Dutch sailing barge
    8 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    RossM, thanks for sharing the planking video. Very informative and interesting. Len

    ๐Ÿ“ Lifeboats of ships from the second half of the nineteenth century
    9 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    I am as interested as Alessandro in seeing how the lifeboat is covered and the covering is secured. Also interested in how to make the cover with the tiedown flaps are made. Len

    ๐Ÿ“ Chargers
    9 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Roy thanks for the battery info. Len

    ๐Ÿ“ Abandoned ships / wrecks
    9 months ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Len1 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    I agree with peejay that it could be storm related. I have seen more related to storm activity than stupidity of the captain. Len



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