Kenny Dumas 408 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 I think Thunder Tuna added that extra vagina but. But a great write up just the same Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thunder Tuna 14 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 21 hours ago, floating dutchman said: Was Hotrod wasted when you interviewed him? Impossible to say. It was a written conversation via direct messages on a social media site. I was quite literally astounded he replied to me, as I don't personally know The Rod, but after reading every post of this novel, I did feel a deep personal connection to The Rod. I found him and reached out as I needed some sense of closure to this epic tale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thunder Tuna 14 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 18 hours ago, bigrpowr said: 35 knots of boatspeed under sail.. wonder if he broke the 24 hr record. Deeper analysis of his response shows he wrote: "35nots". While I'm unaware of what "nots" is a measurement of, my hunch, based on my admittedly limited knowledge of large catamaran design and performance characteristics, is that a "not" may be the exact opposite of a "knot" or perhaps some very, very small fraction of a "knot". Perhaps the experts in here could weigh in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
George Dewey 119 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 9 minutes ago, Thunder Tuna said: Deeper analysis of his response shows he wrote: "35nots". While I'm unaware of what "nots" is a measurement of, my hunch, based on my admittedly limited knowledge of large catamaran design and performance characteristics, is that a "not" may be the exact opposite of a "knot" or perhaps some very, very small fraction of a "knot". Perhaps the experts in here could weigh in. I think you're reading too much into his typing error. I would expect he did indeed mean "knot" as in, there were 35 knots in the plywood and they all sank very quickly. Or perhaps instead of knots in a rope, he counts knots in the plywood topsides passing some point, like a wave crest, over some time... Or, he did type it correctly. Perhaps 35 times, someone on board said "I will not do that" or "this will not work" or "I am not batshit crazy like you are" or "we will not live to see the end of this day" or "get your filthy hands off me I will not fuck you, I'm already pregnant..." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thunder Tuna 14 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Kenny Dumas said: I think Thunder Tuna added that extra vagina but. But a great write up just the same I can assure you, nothing was added to The Rod's replies. Perhaps sharing my reverence for The Rod, as well as my deep appreciation for the journalistic accomplishments of my Sailing Anarchy predecessors (RIP Lil Murray), would help you understand why editing or embellishing on his replies strikes against my very nature and sense of honor. The Rod is a man of action. A man of great vision. A man of few words. A man of even fewer words that are comprehensible. Misunderstood genius? Yacht Building Savant? The next Robert Perry? The Frank Lloyd Wright of the sea? These are not questions I'm qualified to answer. But I know what I don't know. To think I have the education, experience or intellect to interpret or edit the gospel of The Rod would be the height of hubris in my opinion. 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaggy 1,096 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 This thing has more legs. Cool, Was he wearing a mask?? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thunder Tuna 14 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 7 minutes ago, George Dewey said: I think you're reading too much into his typing error. I would expect he did indeed mean "knot" as in, there were 35 knots in the plywood and they all sank very quickly. Or perhaps instead of knots in a rope, he counts knots in the plywood topsides passing some point, like a wave crest, over some time... Or, he did type it correctly. Perhaps 35 times, someone on board said "I will not do that" or "this will not work" or "I am not batshit crazy like you are..." Excellent point that last one. The Rod may have even been under-reporting, which would fit with his humble nature. For example, I imagine the phrase "We are not floating anymore" may have been uttered more than 35 times. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unShirley 256 Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Thank you, TT, for reviving this thread in such an entertaining manner. Poor old Rod is so delusional....good thing you communicated over the interwebs. Otherwise, you probably would need to go get tested 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
casc27 151 Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 31 minutes ago, unShirley said: Thank you, TT, for reviving this thread in such an entertaining manner. Poor old Rod is so delusional....good thing you communicated over the interwebs. Otherwise, you probably would need to go get tested Tested? Hell, he'd probably be lost to us and enjoying direct communication with Lil' Murry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bump-n-Grind 2,678 Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 On 12/9/2020 at 2:56 PM, Thunder Tuna said: Impossible to say. It was a written conversation via direct messages on a social media site. I was quite literally astounded he replied to me, as I don't personally know The Rod, but after reading every post of this novel, I did feel a deep personal connection to The Rod. I found him and reached out as I needed some sense of closure to this epic tale. well done mate. Now on to Reid Stowe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gorn FRANTIC!! 507 Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Isn't he sponging off his old man's welfare money, nowhere near the water these days? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pertinacious Tom 1,931 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 On 12/8/2020 at 5:30 PM, Thunder Tuna said: I've been saving this for a time of great need, and as we wind down the end of this epic shit show of a year, I figured now is the time. I found the Hot Rod a number of months ago and had the opportunity to ask him some questions (literally a highlight of my life to date). While I'm no Lil Murray (RIP our intrepid reporter), I did get some interesting Hot Rod perspective on the demise of the Flyin' Hawaiian and what's next for the Rod. I share his remarkable responses (edited only to remove anything too personal or that could be considered doxxing) in the hopes it brings some joy in these challenging times... TT: How are you enjoying Hawaii? Did you ever think about selling the rights for a movie or book? HR: "Oh ok! I've been here almost 4 years Getting over cancer ,from all the resin I pored building the Flying Hawaiian! Went to canada to rest ,after the double hurricane disabled the Yacht! Getting ready to start to tour the America's in a big class 'A' motorhome! Calling it the pineapple express after the storm that cost me the yacht! Towing the hotrod behind it! Retired from monster builds! I can't fix fuck up weather! 5 boats went down out there! Mine was still afloat when I bid her fair well! TT: What kind of seas were you in when it was disabled? I saw the USCG rescue video, but never did see anything about how bad it was out there or what happened to the boat. Sounded like pretty bad seas and wind. HR: 40ft swells with 25ft caps. From 3 different directions,85mph sustained winds from 2 directions! A bunch of men lost on other boats! I had no injuries on my yacht! Cracked almost all the inside ribs of the sponsons! But she wasn't taking on water! Just couldn't make it in and no one would come out to tow me! So I had to let her go! Broke my hart! Thanks for asking HR: Randomly shows me picture of a hot rod he built. HR: A lot of bullshit was going around about what happened, and your the first to ask the captain! It's sad how some people are! Even my first mate grew a vagina during the 4 days we battled the storm! I have no place for cowardice! TT: ... HR: So on to a land yacht 37ft ! Lol Not much for a old trucker! HR: Shows me pic of older RV TT: Nobody's asked you about this? I can't believe it hasn't been made into a movie! HR: The perfect storm was only one hurricane! I was a artillery man in the army! We do it larger! Lol *(At this point I feel the need to interject that I'm simply reporting what I heard, and while I'm not a meteorologist, I don't necessarily subscribe to the Rod's assertions about the double hurricane that took down the FH nor his description of The Perfect Storm being one hurricane.) TT: Did you get any good days of sailing before the double hurricane hit? And what happened with the first mate? HR: Yes I did and it was off the hook perfect! The first mate tryed to pitypot, his was to fame at my expense! And got laughter! He was living in a small trayler behind a gas station last I heard! We did 35nots under sail! That suprised me! But was fun! No regrets here! *(I'm also not a naval architect and as such can't validate Rod's claims as to the sailing capabilities of the FLyin' Hawaiian. You'll have to make your own determination.) TT: Awesome. So what's next? HR: I'm starting on the coastal hwy first! Down to the end of Baja then up again! Then taking old hwy 66 to one of my hideaways, In the mid west! Near a movie star's ski lodge! I have a little piece of dirt in Mexico I want to visit! I like the silver there! I'm a long way from done! Lol I don't drink but I enjoy a fine cigar and good. Cup of coffee! I'm not a fun drunk! Lol But I do have a good time! __________________________________________________________________ That was it. Personally I hope Rod is enjoying the land yacht life, high on caffeine and nicotine and finding enough silver to fund the Flyin' Hawaiian 2. This is going to keep me cracking up all day. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Autonomous 1,234 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 7 hours ago, Quotidian Tom said: This is going to keep me cracking up all day. Thanks! Kinda like the catamaran. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Borax Johnson 107 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Either way, I think that all of us with jobs are paying for both of theirs' [sic?] expenses. Just like the people when I go to feed my family at the grocery store. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thunder Tuna 14 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 On 12/11/2020 at 2:04 PM, unShirley said: Thank you, TT, for reviving this thread in such an entertaining manner. Poor old Rod is so delusional....good thing you communicated over the interwebs. Otherwise, you probably would need to go get tested You're welcome. I don't have the bravery required to interview The Rod in person. I'm no Lil' Murray, nor would I like to end up like Lil' Murray. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pbd 264 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 On 12/11/2020 at 3:25 PM, Bump-n-Grind said: well done mate. Now on to Reid Stowe? My vote is Reamus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Al Paca 543 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Or Fishfood. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LB 15 6,544 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Fuck I love this place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h20man 70 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 This is the thread that just keeps on giving......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steam Flyer 8,442 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 1 hour ago, h20man said: This is the thread that just keeps on giving......... I believe that this thread would make an awesome coffee table book. Perfect gift for special occasions, nice pictures, a happy ending (except for Li'l Murray, and the finger-bitten marina manager) shucks it's had several happy endings now. - DSK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
George Dewey 119 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 39 minutes ago, Steam Flyer said: I believe that this thread would make an awesome coffee table book. Perfect gift for special occasions, nice pictures, a happy ending (except for Li'l Murray, and the finger-bitten marina manager) shucks it's had several happy endings now. - DSK I'll wait for the movie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Al Paca 543 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Staring Pete Davidson as the Hot Rod? Box Office Gold! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zenmasterfred 565 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 I am calling Bull Shit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Left Shift 3,627 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 1 hour ago, zenmasterfred said: I am calling Bull Shit! Party of one...pooper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HypnoToad 75 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Crack is one hell of a drug. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pertinacious Tom 1,931 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 On 12/14/2020 at 10:09 PM, Steam Flyer said: I believe that this thread would make an awesome coffee table book. Perfect gift for special occasions, nice pictures, a happy ending (except for Li'l Murray, and the finger-bitten marina manager) shucks it's had several happy endings now. - DSK But the remains of the plywood table endure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steam Flyer 8,442 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 17 minutes ago, Quotidian Tom said: On 12/14/2020 at 10:09 PM, Steam Flyer said: I believe that this thread would make an awesome coffee table book. Perfect gift for special occasions, nice pictures, a happy ending (except for Li'l Murray, and the finger-bitten marina manager) shucks it's had several happy endings now. But the remains of the plywood table endure. Hey, that would make a great particle physics experiment, if the Hot Rod book were put on Tom's plywood table experiment, would that cause a Disturbance In The Force? - DSK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey 2,378 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 On 12/14/2020 at 9:09 PM, Steam Flyer said: I believe that this thread would make an awesome coffee table book. Perfect gift for special occasions, nice pictures, a happy ending (except for Li'l Murray, and the finger-bitten marina manager) shucks it's had several happy endings now. - DSK Only if it comes with tear out pages you can fold into a Flyin’ Hawaiian model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steam Flyer 8,442 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Monkey said: On 12/14/2020 at 10:09 PM, Steam Flyer said: I believe that this thread would make an awesome coffee table book. Perfect gift for special occasions, nice pictures, a happy ending (except for Li'l Murray, and the finger-bitten marina manager) shucks it's had several happy endings now. Only if it comes with tear out pages you can fold into a Flyin’ Hawaiian model. Great idea! I hereby appoint you Assistant Editor. Name your salary! - DSK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LB 15 6,544 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Some candidates for the Cover shot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crusty 66 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 2 hours ago, LB 15 said: Some candidates for the Cover shot. Something smells fishy here. Oh wait.. the last one is Jen. Different train wreck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LB 15 6,544 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 A little cross thread hijack to see who is paying attention. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
167149 290 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 On 12/17/2020 at 6:42 PM, LB 15 said: A little cross thread hijack to see who is paying attention. you really seem to have a thing for jen....., anything washed ashore or shown up in the debris field yet ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Somebody Else 897 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Hotrod's latest project completed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steam Flyer 8,442 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Somebody Else said: Hotrod's latest project completed. Really? That's actually pretty cool. 5 star! I hope he remembered the brakes too! FB- Doug Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Somebody Else 897 Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Did you see the completed hot rod several years ago? That one turned out well too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Teener 278 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 He should have stuck with what he was good at. Probably would have succeeded if he'd have bought a clapped out S&S, fixed the rot, fresh coat of paint, brightwork, microwave oven and put a modern carbon rig on it. Ok, he'd have fucked up the rig but at least it'd still be afloat. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Al Paca 543 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 I doubt that. Any boat Hot Rod owns has a standing appointment with Davey Jones Locker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steam Flyer 8,442 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 9 hours ago, Teener said: He should have stuck with what he was good at. Probably would have succeeded if he'd have bought a clapped out S&S, fixed the rot, fresh coat of paint, brightwork, microwave oven and put a modern carbon rig on it. Ok, he'd have fucked up the rig but at least it'd still be afloat. Bragging, biting fingers, and building irregular stairs? FB- Doug Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pironiero 93 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 On 8/16/2020 at 2:40 PM, kippermoose said: You gotta admit, it's a scary thing to come around the corner and be faced with that! Holy canoli, what the fuck is this thing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Autonomous 1,234 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 If a flat earther built a circumnavigator... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
167149 290 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 3 hours ago, pironiero said: Holy canoli, what the fuck is this thing? absolutely no fucking idea, can only sit back in wonder with regard to rig though...... Lateen??? or is there a 6V92 tucked into each hull and the rig is just a decoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.