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Paul Ring

Hebronville, Mas
As seen in: The Wall Street Journal, The Irish Times, Irish Examiner, Balls.ie, MetroWest Daily News, Construction Business Owner, Good Old Boat
The host of The Launch Pad Space Podcast. He is an aerospace and motorsports writer who is also a sci-fi fan and card-carrying geek.

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The case for epoxy

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By Paul Ring
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Ignited by a charcoal grill lighter, this epoxy/fiberglass laminate burns with a yellow, sooty flame and does not self-extinguish. It would not meet the test criteria 94V-0 when tested in accordance with UL 94, Test for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances. A wet-exhaust system component made from the same material would, therefore, not meet ABYC standards.
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Exhaust ingenuity

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By Paul Ring
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The finished waterlift muffler Paul designed and built to fit in the space available behind the engine is very creative. Note the valley, which allows the propeller shaft to pass through, and the short pipe, which bridges the valley in order to integrate the interior volume. The inlet is on the front; the outlet is on the top.
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Make your transom handsome

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By Paul Ring
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With her traditional lines and stern nameboard, Libertad, Carl Wood’s Downeaster 38, adds charm to the Thunder Bay, Ontario, waterfront. Issue 56 : Sept/Oct 2007 For saltiness and elegance, few things beat a hand-carved nameboard gracing the stern of a proper yacht. Having one made is expensive, however. The artist must earn a fair wage and much time is involved. The alternative is to carve your own. It’s not nearly as difficult as you might imagine and the results can be very satisfying.
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