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by Finley
Sat Jun 30, 2018 10:52 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Story question about cargo
Replies: 5
Views: 9895

Re: Story question about cargo

Interesting. Another silly question. Would you call your boat a tug? Or how would you describe it?
by Finley
Fri Jun 22, 2018 7:59 am
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Story question about cargo
Replies: 5
Views: 9895

Story question about cargo

Hi and thanks to everybody who answered my previous and perhaps silly questions! This story question is about securing cargo but even more about getting it ready to unload. What I'd really like to know, is how can I make the passage I've written more interesting, complex, and informed. My character ...
by Finley
Sun Jun 10, 2018 9:49 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: About mechanics and lexicon of getting underway
Replies: 4
Views: 8795

Re: About mechanics and lexicon of getting underway

Thanks, Mike. That really clarified it for me.
by Finley
Sun Jun 10, 2018 4:18 am
Forum: Welcome
Topic: About mechanics and lexicon of getting underway
Replies: 4
Views: 8795

Re: About mechanics and lexicon of getting underway

Thank you Wesley, Lots of great stuff on your site. I will keep checking it out. In ways does the following sound inaccurate? At light anchor, he glasses the island and environs. He lubricates the engine with a tallow can. He opens the top drain and all drain cocks and levers the handle to pump wate...
by Finley
Sat Jun 09, 2018 10:02 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: About mechanics and lexicon of getting underway
Replies: 4
Views: 8795

About mechanics and lexicon of getting underway

Thanks again for replies on the last questions! I'm now wondering how you speak about a very simple aspect. After you pull up your anchor, and you already have steam pressure, what is the lexicon and mechanics of getting underway? Another question: you bring your boat alongside. You toss out lines f...
by Finley
Sat Jun 09, 2018 9:43 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Question about spare parts
Replies: 24
Views: 32477

Re: Question about spare parts

Interesting. I'm thinking the propeller technology would be fairly quickly regained. I saw a video of Fred's boat, and it does look like a lot of fun.
by Finley
Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:21 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Question about spare parts
Replies: 24
Views: 32477

Re: Question about spare parts

So lets say you have a bench in the cabin with a vise for pipes. Upon that bench is a wooden box with compartments full of assorted small tools. You can stock it with anything you might need, aside from the more carefully kept sextant, etc. What do you put in it?
by Finley
Sun Jun 03, 2018 10:32 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Question about spare parts
Replies: 24
Views: 32477

Question about spare parts

Hi everybody, and thanks for your expertise and input as I chisel out the background of the story I am writing. It's awesome to learn from you. Btw, I have shortened and rebuilt my imaginary boat, fashioning her more along the lines of the Shamrock in order not to have a fraudulent model cruising my...
by Finley
Fri Jun 01, 2018 3:28 am
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Another story question
Replies: 23
Views: 28571

Re: Another story question

Oh—now I see all the replies. I’m using my phone and missed them. I really appreciate all the input.
by Finley
Fri Jun 01, 2018 3:20 am
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Another story question
Replies: 23
Views: 28571

Re: Another story question

I can see that I’d better make it smaller. Still, the Shamrock gives me ideas. Thanks a lot!