> ---------- > From: Reeves, Debbie (Debbie)[SMTP:dreeves_at_lucent.com] > > Go Electric! > Now a confession (that is somewhat off-topic): A few months ago I purchased a very special automobile, the Honda Insight. These new hybrids are a combination of gas and electric where the motor charges the electric battery so it never needs to be plugged in. Gas mileage is 70-86 MPG. What helped me in my decision to purchase is that the new technology is amazing and I really, really want this to catch on. It has virtually no exhaust as it is a ULEV (Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle) due to the 3-stage catalitic converter. I just think that is so incredible! I could go on and on about the engineering of this car, but I won't. However, if you have questions or would like more info, contact me back-channel. Now to tie in . . . Last night, in preparation for the Delmarva Paddlers Retreat, I tried to get the Anas Acuta on it. While the car didn't actually buck it off, I did notice a slight quaking (as in fear). I think my BritishHeavy might weight more than my little car. It overhangs about 2 ft in the front and back (which I think is legal but I'm not sure because the car is so low to the ground). Since the exterior of the car was designed solely for aerodynamics (including the hubcaps!) and the rest of the car was cast to enhance that aero capability (extremely lightweight materials), putting a big, heavy boat on top of it might drastically effect how it operates. Tying down presents a problem, too, because the bottom of the car is sealed (for aerodynamics), thus requiring me to tie off in the car and shut the doors on the lines. Anyway, I'm going to have to work on this a bit and then take some practice runs around the neighborhood. Who knows - by adding the aerodynamcis of the kayak (the bow sits higher than the rest), I may actually go airborn! . . . (just so long as I don't end up with a Darwin Award) . . . > Debbie Reeves (one "wired" chic) > Sandy Hook, NJ > > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
From: Reeves, Debbie (Debbie) <dreeves_at_lucent.com> > Now a confession (that is somewhat off-topic): > > A few months ago I purchased a very special automobile, the Honda Insight. > These new hybrids are a combination of gas and electric where the motor > charges the electric battery so it never needs to be plugged in. Gas > mileage is 70-86 MPG. [ ] Debbie, I hope Jackie won't mind if I ask you to provide just a little more info on this car on the front channel here. Reasoning: it relates to protecting the environment, which is a legit Paddlewise topic, and you have this issue of mounting the boat on it. . . I recently purchased a new car, too. I bought a Subaru Outback instead of a big SUV, at least partly for environmental reasons. But I never heard of this "Insight". Can you tell us, is it highway capable? Can it carry multiple passengers? Is it safe in a collision? Or is it like a little "around town" thing one step up from a bicycle? I'm curious. I'll be needing another car in a year or so, for Maine. . . If Jackie wants this offlist just say so, Jackie, and we'll do that. Mark *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 10/6/00 1:30:43 PM !!!First Boot!!!, sailboatrestorations_at_worldnet.att.net writes: << I recently purchased a new car, too. I bought a Subaru Outback instead of a big SUV, at least partly for environmental reason >> I was told this past weekend that in conjunction with Subaru's sponsorship of the ACA, that ACA members purchasing Subarus are entitled to free tire rotation and oil changes. Is this correct? Bruce McC WEO *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Outfit3029_at_aol.com wrote: > I was told this past weekend that in conjunction with Subaru's sponsorship > of the ACA, that ACA members purchasing Subarus are entitled to free tire > rotation and oil changes. Is this correct? Better than that. You get the extended warranty free. Steve *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
"Sailboat Restorations, Inc." wrote: > > I hope Jackie won't mind if I ask you to provide just a little more info on > this car on the front channel here. Here's a little, a link to the Car & Driver road test. Note that it wraps, so you probably can't just click on it: http://www.caranddriver.com/FrameSet/0,1350,_sl_NewArticle_sl_0_cm_1633_cm_2909_1_17_cm_00,00.html The C&D editor also wrote an editorial about it. He didn't like it much; too expensive for its level of performance. Add 2 kayaks to the top, and you'd better hope there aren't many steep climbs on your way to the put-in. Steve *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Please be sure and file a flight plan and make sure that you have a transponder with Mode C and a PWD! Airspace is getting to be a bit crowded! Fred At 05:36 AM 10/6/2000 -0400, Reeves, Debbie (Debbie) wrote: >Who knows - by adding the aerodynamcis of the >kayak (the bow sits higher than the rest), I may actually go airborn! . . . >(just so long as I don't end up with a Darwin Award) . . . *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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