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Doug W
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yukonbob wrote:It would be great for a laugh and for any kids on shore if someone were to have these installed and replace propane bottles with some sort of fireworks, light them up then hit the throttle, you'd have some VERY curious onlookers :D
Kids on shore? What about the big kid at the helm?! :P I had a party cove full of boats cheering and honking when I mock attacked three rafted up sailboats while under full sail--taunting them and firing my cannon as fast as I could reload (10 gauge blanks)! :D

If my admiral saw this post, she'd be palm slapping her forehead knowing that I...with a penchant for finding any excuse to fire off my boat's signal cannon...am already thinking, "we have a 4th of July sail and THAT firework rocket motor idea would be AWESOME!!!" 8) :D hmmmm something involving smoke bombs, fountains and roman candles. :P

Wonder if I could do it without damaging my boat? heck new PVC pipes are cheap! :D
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That would make video of the year here. I'd nominate you for sure!
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Yeah Doug there's something about explosions... :D

Every year we enter a cardboard boat race at a local club (carries 2 kids, 2 adults- to use the term loosely) next year will be our fourth year using the same boat -different paint, adornment and name! They're a lot of time and work, and I like to recycle as much as I can 8) .

We use a PVC cannon that uses a CO2 cartridge to fire Rice Crispies into the air. It's a hit with the kids every time, (and the fish probably like it too) :| .

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Those Cardboard boat races look fun! Great idea with the Rice Krispies! I'd think the fish would love it!
yukonbob wrote:That would make video of the year here. I'd nominate you for sure!
Hmmm... it's taking a lot of will power to keep from saying, "Challenge, Accepted." :D
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Re: propane stove bottle storage

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Hang a 10# aluminum bottle off the stern rail with or without an enclosure. Note: Use only U.S.C.G.approved gas hose with approved gas connections NOT HOSE CLAMPS and you will be fine for several weeks of fuel.
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