[Rhodes22-list] Was Testing Attachment: Zodiac Magic

[Jim White]

Roger:
I agree. I've had the opportunity to cruise around in Zodiac like boats on 
occasion, and to facilitate certain projects, and have always wanted one. I 
got a swell deal on this one, and couldn't resist. Although our area has a 
number of associated hazards for inflatables (and for that matter any type 
of boat...things like shallow oyster beds), I believe with reasonable 
caution the craft should give us many years of fairly trouble free service.

It's first scheduled project will begin next week; we are going to assess 
an area for potential commercial development with possible seagrass bed 
impact. I will be using the Zodiac to sample a deeper (8') channel at the 
western edge of the survey area with an Eckmann grab sampler,  launching 
from the shoreline (rather than the nearest ramp, about 2 miles distant). 
The craft should be a real time and energy saver, which was one reason why 
my business partner and fellow field biologist (read: wife) voted for the 
purchase.

One question?:  What sort of setup do you use to tow your inflatable behind 
Dynamic Equalibrium?
jw

Jim White
Le Menagerie

At 06:43 AM 12/2/2004, you wrote:
>Jim,
>
>Welcome to the wonderful world of inflatable sport dingys!  Now do you
>understand why I'm such a big proponent of these craft?  They are frankly
>amazing.
>
>Roger Pihlaja
>S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Jim White" <jdwhite at utpa.edu>
>To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 8:24 PM
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Testing Attachment
>
>
> > Slimmy
> > Just got back in...didn't sail, but tested out my new (early) Christmas
> > present, a 10' Zodiac with a 6hp Evinrude (2 stroke Rummy...2 STROKE!)
> > engine. The dang thing FLIES! I can see the potential for all kinds of
>use.
> >
> > Your jpg came through loud and clear here. Guess you don't have to cut the
> > grass now huh?
> > jw
> > Jim White
> > Le Menagerie
> >
> > At 07:17 PM 12/1/2004, you wrote:
> > >Hey, it worked!  At least at this end it worked.  My previous post came
> > >through too--just about two hours late.  Hmmmmm...  I guess Steve Jobs is
>on
> > >the ball after all.
> > >
> > >Hey Y'all, how are those viruses doing out there?  hehehe
> > >
> > >Slimmy
> > >
> > >On 12/1/04 7:09 PM, "Steve Alm" <salm at mn.rr.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > OK.  Here's another shot of the overgrown grass in my yard.  The file
> > > > is set to a medium size approx. 122 KB.  Note the skid plate welded to
> > > > the rear axle to prevent the CB from getting caught if I forget to
> > > > secure it in the up position when launching.
> > > > Slim
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Name: DSC00577.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 208654 bytes Desc: not
>available
> > > > Url:
> > > >
> > >
>http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/attch/200412/01/DSC00577.jpg
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > DSC00577.JPG
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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