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Winch is Painted!!--1st slider done :)
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Gman

Since 11 Feb 2006
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PostWed Oct 29, 08 9:10 am     Reply with quote

Human hamsters - can we build the wind trainer adapter and hook a few bikers to it - make it more like Rock Band
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Bettyboarder

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PostWed Oct 29, 08 9:19 am     Reply with quote

That thing looks sick cant wait to see it in action

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pdxmonkeyboy

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PostWed Oct 29, 08 9:19 am     Reply with quote

Hein, I thought of that but it looks, well, Gay. The height between the horizontal tube and the axle is only about 14" so the moment arm is not that huge. That's also 1 1/2 tube stock with 1/8 wall so its pretty stout.

I think the big thing was that there are several other people with the same set up and it hasn't been an issue. If worse comes to worse we'll weld a gusset in there or something.

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chanson

Since 31 Jan 2006
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PostWed Oct 29, 08 9:31 am     Reply with quote

Quote:
I can think of more than one spot with no wind and a great peeler
with access


When we were at the South Jetty at Ft. Stevens I was just thinking how cool it would be to put the winch on the beach by lot B, then walk north up to the jetty, even on the jetty, then drop in and slash those waves.... they were pretty big and clean on Sunday. Twisted Evil

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Gman

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PostWed Oct 29, 08 9:48 am     Reply with quote

Will need to figure out how to keep the line off the barnacle encrusted rocks - always challenge when I flyfish off rock jetties

- a couple of fluffers would probably do the trick

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genek

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PostWed Oct 29, 08 9:59 am     Reply with quote

What about just starting on the beach? Angle the winch a bit into the ocean so you can edge pretty far out and get into the waves. With 1000ft of line you should be able to get far enough to catch something decent.
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Chooch

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PostWed Oct 29, 08 10:05 am     Reply with quote

Yeah I have seen that done as well, what we need to do is get that thing running and figure it out for ourselves

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genek

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PostWed Oct 29, 08 10:11 am     Reply with quote

Chooch wrote:
Yeah I have seen that done as well, what we need to do is get that thing running and figure it out for ourselves


That's just crazy talk.

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pdxmonkeyboy

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PostWed Oct 29, 08 10:13 am     Reply with quote

genek wrote:
Chooch wrote:
Yeah I have seen that done as well, what we need to do is get that thing running and figure it out for ourselves


That's just crazy talk.


Yeah, I thought we were just planning on selling it? Were going to use it?

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tinyE

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PostWed Oct 29, 08 10:20 am     Reply with quote

nice work man... really looks good... let's see it with the motor mounted!

Then, I want a copy of the build plans so I can mount one on cape kiwanda for the cove break! Smile

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Chooch

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PostWed Oct 29, 08 10:26 am     Reply with quote

Build Plans? We don't need no stinking build plans!


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pdxmonkeyboy

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PostWed Oct 29, 08 10:30 am     Reply with quote

You don't need plans, the construction is quite easy, its an 8 step process.

1. Cut pieces to length
2. Set pieces on uneven garage floor.
3. Weld pieces together
4. Hold up piece, call over a friend and laugh your head off at how crooked they are
5. Cut pieces apart
6. Grind until your hands are numb
7. Re-weld
8. repeat process

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PostWed Oct 29, 08 10:40 am     Reply with quote

Don't forget to add beer consumption at the end of each step Drunk

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pdxmonkeyboy

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PostWed Oct 29, 08 12:36 pm     Reply with quote

motor parts just arrived!!!
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Knot Kracker

Since 02 Jul 2008
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PostWed Oct 29, 08 2:31 pm    Mark your winch Reply with quote

Don't forget to "MARK" your winch with name and phone number! Very Happy

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genek

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PostWed Oct 29, 08 2:58 pm    Re: Mark your winch Reply with quote

Hal wrote:
Don't forget to "MARK" your winch with name and phone number! Very Happy


Don't worry, I'll be sure to pee on it tonight.

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Knot Kracker

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PostWed Oct 29, 08 3:02 pm     Reply with quote

Good idea, leave a flourescent trace component and ensure no one will touch.

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