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  1. Barabus

    Finally scratched the itch

    BTW the prior owner taught me the word SALON. He laughed when I might have called it something different.
  2. Barabus

    Finally scratched the itch

    As I sit here in the salon with 13 foot beam drinkinking a little 20 yo rye thinking all you guys are welcome aboard as long as you bring bikini girls younger that my whiskey. bTW boat is named after the first black hole or the northern cross CYGNUS
  3. Barabus

    Finally scratched the itch

    Brian has one of the best Navy stories. Will not spoil it but when you see him and if interested then you should ask.
  4. Barabus

    Finally scratched the itch

    I was almost part of Rickover's crew too. Luckily escaped. BTW Fission was not an engine option on this particular boat:)
  5. Barabus

    2017-12-02 Barry Local Ride - Ragged Point HiWay 1

    Nice seeing Barry again. Not seen in far too long. Certainly miss those roads and the Nov/early Dec weather.
  6. Barabus

    Finally scratched the itch

    Canadian cops dont eat donuts. They want maple sugar cookies.
  7. Barabus

    Finally scratched the itch

    Truth. However, I am not trying to be the richest guy in the graveyard:) I think I have solved that potential issue for now. Besides- cannot let Dave Green have ALL the toys.
  8. Barabus

    Finally scratched the itch

    Coolest part of this story has to be the wife approval process. I was expecting "rough seas". Nope. Most people who have ridden with me know my wife is pretty cool, but she has exceeded all expectations. I have never been on the proverbial "short leash", but she hasn't even said a word about...
  9. Barabus

    Finally scratched the itch

    Scooter- youre still alive? I would have given odds. Most wait for an invite but open invite to you.
  10. Barabus

    Finally scratched the itch

    For all you motorheads- many probably already know this but these marine engine are crazy cool. They get a lot more out of them sine they are water cooled instead of air cooled radiators. Both the engine and the turbos are water cooled which is 52 degrees right now. Also the new high pressure...
  11. Barabus

    Finally scratched the itch

    “Again”??? That implies there was a previous niceness.
  12. Barabus

    Finally scratched the itch

    “Dad’s Turn”. Very cool. Love it. Miss riding and this forum but (and maybe not surprising if I were to noddle it) the boating forums and my boat buddies are a lot like the cycle community. The trawler guys are a lot like the FJR community.
  13. Barabus

    Get a Dog

    Dogs over women any day. And I have a good women. Still no contest.
  14. Barabus

    Finally scratched the itch

    And you sir are welcome on my boat any day
  15. Barabus

    Finally scratched the itch

    Just on the water instead of the black top.
  16. Barabus

    On Loss and Living Life

    Really miss you guys. See other thread for what I have been up to
  17. Barabus

    On Loss and Living Life

    Live each moment like its is your last and never forget to tell others you love them. Not my original thought but words to live by nonetheless
  18. Barabus

    First Ride on Virgin Knee

    Looking good Old Man.
  19. Barabus

    Finally scratched the itch

    Burn 40 gal diesel per hour WOT and has 33 pound of turbo boost. Loving this marine stuff. Systems are crazy complex.
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