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Went to Mystic Seaport Museum today. (6-22-18). The Donzi (The Sting) was the best part of the display in the new Thomson building.

The other display in the building was the "Viking" artifacts...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkMVsNEwvX0

PS: The yellow restored Donzi is at Mystic as well. :cool!: DJ

I think it was two years ago, a group sailed this Viking Long Ship across the Atlantic. There are more videos about this voyage. This is one. DJ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XORSpUUy0lQ
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My original thought (1989) was that hydraulic fluid was leaking from everywhere. Hydraulic lines should NOT have leaks. You don't FLY if you have leaks. AIR everywhere in the lines. NO FLY: IMHO ...

BTW: George: Round Engines were NOT carried in the Bomb Bay: :)

I just remembered. I have friend going back to 1958. He has been an aviation enthusiast and aircraft owner for a long time. ...

I got to see FIFI at Oshkosh in 1989 right after I got my Private .(Just Braggin). Those with a Pilots License had MUCH more latitude on the field to get close to the planes.

We could just walk...

I know you're interested in OLD aviation. For decades we had "FIFI", the only B-29 flying in the world. Now we have "Doc", the second B-29 flying. :yes: John

This plane ..as well as "FIFI" is...

Hey George: I have noticed how many recent Ferrari's require an engine removal..to change the oil...:lookaroun:

PS: I am a Ferrari Fan...had a 308 in my garage a couple of decades ago. :yes: DJ

Pounds Per Square Inch.. (PSI) is the same in any medium, whether it be Fresh water..Sea water, Air, Oil, or Outer space. There is no difference. Psi IS Psi..Period. :biggrin.:

There is no water...

DONZI 80: I saw one of these in Newport, RI a few years ago. It had the Donzi name on the side.. back aft. Look at the many pictures in the ad. :) DJ
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Downhill again: What's this? I'm logged on, and I decide to post something, and I DO, Then I get "You Are Not Logged On"....SO: I guess I need to log on AGAIN..?? I don't think so. :lookaroun: DJ

I remember Cuda. I like to think he was my pal. His father and I served in the Navy at the same time... on different ships. We hit it off. Near the end......I think he was banned from the forum...

Just looked back: I bought my blueprints from Mystic Seaport back in 1995. :bonk: DJ.

I am a member of the Mystic Seaport Museum. I have had relations with the part of the Museum that has the "Drawings" of many ships and boats that have been donated over time to the archives.

I...

I've been around for awhile and have watched the ups and downs going on in this forum. I won't get into why I "Logged Off" .....but I remember my old pal "Sofa King". He had a sense of humor that...

The Blue boat obviously belongs to a democrat..hence the fuel fill on the left :biggrin.: DJ

Hi Carl: I had to come out of the woodwork to congratulate you on going to AOTH and showing "them" you were not making it up. Best regards to you my friend. DonziJon. :yes:

Thanks Ghost, Greg Guimond for your Welcome. I had to notice Matty's Snub. He lives on Greenwood Lake. I have fond memories of the lake...not just 1958.

Oh Well... Some things change and some...

Hi Matty: I remember Greenwood Lake in the summer of 1958. I was a 16 year old working for Sullivan Lodges. My job was to rent out the paddle boats. We had a heavy weekend where customers...

Thanks Marcus. :yes: DJ

Marcus says he has all the passwords required to access the web site. As HE suggested, I Googled his name. Very impressive resume.

Maybe Marcus would make a post using the Webmasters...

The Americas Cup is being contested in San Francisco,... NOW. It happens every 3-4years.

For those of you who may not be up to date on what is going on in sailing. Check out this video. Even for...

Hey MOP: Your'e just an Old Fart like me. My boat hasn't been wet in three years . It's just a lot of work I don't need. Been There..Done That. Happy Birthday MOP. :smile: DJ

Thanks Ken. I don't know if I'm back yet but your "Welcome Back" is Welcome. :) John

George: I Don't get here much anymore. I've missed a few posts. Is that engine Red or Orange..?? Just wonderin...:biggrin.: John