Old 03-07-2008, 10:58 AM   #1
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Question Stupid question

What are the round inserts that are in a lot of the commercial boats glass on the bridge?
They seem to have a sensor with a wire coming out of them. What is this for?
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Old 03-07-2008, 11:20 AM   #2
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It's actually a motorized window that spins to throw off water. Here's a link to one manufacturers site: http://www.speich.it/htmlEN/cvs/cvs.htm
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Old 03-07-2008, 12:00 PM   #3
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cool.

Thanks.

I always wondered about them. I asked a few people and nobody had a clue.

I guess they must work.
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Old 03-07-2008, 12:19 PM   #4
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We used to call them "Whirlaway Windows". But I don't know if thats a brand name or someone's description.
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It looks to me like the

Bull's Eye on Eli manning's Arse next season against the Pats.
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Old 03-10-2008, 07:47 AM   #6
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Bull's Eye on Eli manning's Arse next season against the Pats.
Still,

SUPERBOWL CHAMP, AND DESTROYER OF THE PERFECT SEASON.

Who knows what next year will bring, I'm still in shock that they won.
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Old 03-10-2008, 09:59 AM   #7
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Bull's Eye on Eli manning's Arse next season against the Pats.
Geez, you guys are unbelieveable. One good season and you become insufferable.

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I'm still in shock that they won.
They are too.
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