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From: scaramouche@tvo.org
 
Re: TWL: Re: COLREG Rule 33. Sound Equipment
Sat, Mar 2, 2002 3:52 AM
alexh@olypen.com writes: >Cheap, simple, bulletproof, and LOUD; this thing would also be an excellent >candidate for inclusion in an abandon ship kit or as a permanent fixture on >the dinghy. Yeah, and I think I get a few extra "HornBlowers" as soon as our marine store restocks them. Would like to keep one in the car, on the bike and the dinghy. We have a street here near the marina that is owned by Canada Geese. They don't just think they own it - they know and demonstrate so. They just ever so slowly march down or across the pavement and stop all traffic. Really want to have one of these horns around next time and see if I can scare the bejeesus out of them? George on the GGW (Great Goose Way)
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From: scaramouche@tvo.org
 
Re: TWL: Re: trawler-world-list V5 #244 / for the good of the order
Sat, Mar 2, 2002 4:06 AM
hbrink@earthlink.net writes: >I suggest that we make "personal corrections" privately. Lest we air in our >xorrection. Correct and true. Actually correcting grammar and typos is considered bad "netiquette". However, I think this thread was about the humour created (involuntarily) by specific spelling errors. When Zeke first started the thread, I was going to jump on him privately until in the last second I realized that he was creating humour and for some of us it's midwinter and a bit of humour is welcome, methinks. Gg
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From: scaramouche@tvo.org
 
Re: TWL: Anntena leads
Sun, Mar 3, 2002 5:33 PM
jalexander127@comcast.net writes: > But in looking at this >proposition I am wondering, how in the heck did they manage to get the >antenna leads fished down through this thing? Any simple solutions? One of my dock neighbours has a real electrician's 50 ft fish-tape. One of the most frequently borrowed tools around here. If he didn't have one, I'd buy one! Another trick taught to me by an old sailboat rigger: If any wires are already running where you wish to add your antaennae leads is to disconnect the existing wire/cable on one end. Securely attach a thin, smooth nylon string as a lead-line to it, smoothly tape the connection and carefully pull it out the other end. Then attach the new leads to the nylon lead line, again tape smoothly and pull the whole mess back into position. Has worked for me numerous times, even for pulling wires behind headliners and cabin panneling. George of Scaramouche, Lake Ontario, Canada
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From: scaramouche@tvo.org
 
Re: TWL: Anntena leads
Sun, Mar 3, 2002 6:06 PM
mttortuga@juno.com writes: >Make sure that you pull another small nylon line back with the wire so >you will have a pull line the next time you need it. Good idea, Morley, never thought of that. Another point I didn't make is that this fishing business should be done by two people. One pulling gently and the other pushing/feeding/wiggling from the other end. This really helps getting around kinks and corners. Been there, done that and won. George of Scaramouche
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From: scaramouche@tvo.org
 
Re: TWL: Re: Hypothermia - was PFD's :-)
Sun, Mar 3, 2002 7:21 PM
miahpaih@terra.es writes: >they finally discovered the best way to recover from hypotermia was to bring the pilots in bed with 2 young ladies.... if not better to recovery, maybe something better to remember. Works even better if they all take their clothes off first. Hypothermia not absolutely required...
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From: scaramouche@tvo.org
 
Re: TWL: washing Sunbrella fabric?
Mon, Mar 4, 2002 6:01 PM
GordCoInc@aol.com writes: >Just got home from a wonderful weekend aboard, removed the Sunbrella bimini >fabric and brought it home to wash. Any do's or don'ts in washing this stuff?? Just one word: DON'T ! Years ago I bought an experienced boat with an equally experienced bimini and decided to wash it. Never again. It loses it's waterproofing, any isenglass on it gets cloudy, it shrinks while drying and brushing on new waterproofing makes it look streaky and it still leaks. Again: DON'T! Use the old piece as a template to get a new one made by any reliable canvas shop. Sunbrella is not all that expensive (the heavy cost of a cover is in the frame and fittings) and a new Bimini makes your boat look like a million bucks. IMNSHO -- George of Scaramouche, Lake Ontario, Canada
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From: scaramouche@tvo.org
 
Re: TWL: Transducer replacement
Thu, Mar 7, 2002 2:33 PM
jalexander127@comcast.net writes: >Well, I discovered that I couldn't budge the nut, not even with several >blows from a 5 lb hammer. FWIW: Why bother removing the old transducer? There was an extensive thread a while ago about installing a transducer inside the hull and just leaving the old one in place. If you can't find that info in the archives, I can send you a summary from memory. (I did exactly what I suggested above and it's been working fine for about 4 years now). George of Scaramouche1, Lake Ontario, Canada P.s: What material is your hull made of?
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From: scaramouche@tvo.org
 
Re: RE: TWL: Boat Fender, one size for all
Sun, Mar 17, 2002 2:19 AM
I presume the smiling lady in the business suit is the driver of the 'vessel' on the right. Then, as a Power Squadron Member, I must ask the question: "Has she had boating skills education and if so, did she pass her P.C.O.C. exam?" That's the (Canadian) "Pleasure Craft Operator's Certificate." Only in Canada, you say --pity! George of Scaramouche1, Lake Ontario, Canada
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From: scaramouche@tvo.org
 
Re: TWL: AT&T Cellular Plans
Fri, Mar 22, 2002 4:51 PM
steamer@myhome.net writes: >> AT&T offers many cellular plans, at least it seems so for the ads in >> my local newspaper. I have and have had for at least 3 years one >> called "Digital One Rate". > > When I was shopping I found that this plan from AT&T was the only true >> national plan. > >We have this plan. No problems. Would you also know if and how this plan works in Mexico? A friend of mine wants to extensively travel U.S. and Mexico this summer - an she's from Canada. Appreciate any advise -- Tks, George
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From: scaramouche@tvo.org
 
Re: TWL: RE: AT&T Cell Coverage
Sat, Mar 23, 2002 5:46 PM
marty@oppenheimercamera.com writes: >OTOH, anywhere in northern WA that "Extended Coverage" or "Roaming" is >displayed on the phone means that you've been grabbed by BCTel and you will >have the wonderful experience of paying through the nose for making a call >in an AT&T coverage area. OTOH, on a beautiful day last summer, with just the right breeze for a comfortable beam reach, I was sailing from Toronto to Winston Harbour, NY. I had no cell phone coverage anywhere from 5 to 10 miles south of Canada. Nix, nothing, no roaming, nada! Sure would have been nice to be able to make a call, roaming charges or not. So, in a way, count your blessings up there on the BC border - at least you are covered. I had to tie up my boat in Winston and find a pay-phone to make an urgent call home. Yes, I know, the coast guard would have patched me through via VHF - for a not unsignificant price - but it wasn't that urgent ($$$) a call. ;-) George of Scaramouche1, Lake Ontario, Canada