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Talkin' Big Boats that Belch Black Smoke!

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by Bamboo, Feb 17, 2013.

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  1. Bamboo, Feb 17, 2013
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    Bamboo

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    Is this what we as a group think of when talking about " General Yachting Discussion"?

    Is this how we want yachts to be thought of?
    Is my question important?
    Is there a "we"?
  2. CaptTom, Feb 17, 2013
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    It may just be a differentiator from the raggers/blow boaters.
  3. RER, Feb 17, 2013
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    Good point. The times they are a-changin' ...may be time for a new tag line.

    This might work:

    Talkin' Big Boats That Create Jobs, Contribute To The Tax Base, And Stimulate The Economy While Striving To Reduce Their Carbon Footprint!
  4. Old Phart, Feb 17, 2013
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    Depends on what the definition of us, is. :D

    My vote is to stay with the original.

    Changers should feel free to start their own website.

    Interesting how those that preach tolerance have little ability to tolerate.
  5. Capt Ralph, Feb 17, 2013
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    Snailbote hugging site already long ago formed elsewhere.. It's the leftest attitude to change the rest of us.
    Leave it alone. If you don't like what you read, Change the channel..
  6. T.T., Feb 17, 2013
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    Gotta love the sound of a pair of MTUs warming up too....goes with the belching!
  7. Capt Ralph, Feb 17, 2013
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    I love the smell of Detroit's in the morning....

    It reminds me of.... Allot of good, fun things.
  8. Capt Bill11, Feb 17, 2013
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    I have to admit it has always reminded me of a boat with a blown turbo. :D
  9. Capt Ralph, Feb 17, 2013
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    I remember driving down I-95 one day, coming up Behind a big-truck blowing some black smoke. Before I could pass him the windshield was already covered with black oozzse and the wiper (the dummy I am) made it worse.
    It took many hours to get the exhaust slobber off my glass and it never came off the (company) van. Didn't like that van anyway.
    Yep, I know blown turbo slobber.

    BUT, that fresh cold diesel exhaust, wif of a quick black cloud, big roar of the exhaust before the governor pulls the rack back. That's the belch we all live for. Bring them to life. Lite em up and go somewhere.

    That's what were;

    Talkin' Big Boats that Belch Black Smoke!
  10. Kevin, Feb 18, 2013
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    Hardly rolls off the tongue...
  11. RER, Feb 18, 2013
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    ......;)
  12. dennismc, Feb 18, 2013
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    Rolls off my tongue really easy....
  13. SeaEric, Feb 19, 2013
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    I don't think you could keep that phrase on your tongue if you tried.
  14. Ormond Bert54, Feb 21, 2013
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    I try to keep the smoke from my 12V71TI engines at a minimum. That requires good maintenance and block heaters.
  15. RT46, Feb 21, 2013
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    block heaters....good

    smoke....bad

    no block heaters = smoke

    therefore

    no block heaters = bad
  16. YachtForums, Feb 21, 2013
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    Not sure how I missed this thread? Must have been busy with the boat show or more likely... the number of pain killers I was gobbling like candy last week. All the stupid stuff I did as a kid is coming back to haunt me. Fellas... protect your back. Let someone younger do the lifting!

    Regarding the "Belch Black Smoke" subtitle on YF's index page... we can change it to anything you guys want. I thought it was kinda catchy when I originally coined the term, but time passes along with legislation and perspectives.
  17. SeaEric, Feb 21, 2013
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    I like it. It's my life's mission to die having left the largest possible carbon footprint. Size 13W so far....
  18. Old Phart, Feb 21, 2013
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    I dunno
  19. Capt Ralph, Feb 24, 2013
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  20. Pascal, Feb 24, 2013
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    Political correctness and tree hugging affecting YF? God help us!

    And if you re offended by the mention of God... Too bad :)
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