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Re: Taff rail logs

From: Mats Broberg (no email)
Date: Mon Aug 01 2005 - 16:11:02 EDT

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    Casey,

    Many thanks for the information.

    I eventually found a taffrail log in good shape - a Walker's Knotmaster
    KDO, complete in box with three rotors, spare bezel, oil feeder, unused
    lines, weights etc.

    Best regards,
    Mats Broberg

    > Casey McMullen wrote:
    >
    > Cherub - http://www.maritime-antiques.co.uk/44.html
    > KDO - Knotmeter Distance Only, plastic bodied (I have one of
    > these) IIIA - speed and distance, plastic bodied (I believe)
    > Excelsior - http://www.westsea.com/tsg3/catlocker/cat03chart.htm
    >
    > Besides construction and speed capability, the other thing to
    > be aware of is whether it is an outrigger/bayonet mount that
    > hooks into a bracket on the taffrail (usually one on each
    > side), or if it's a sling type that hangs off something like
    > a stern pulpit.
    >
    > -Casey


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