Kanani@compuserve.com writes: >Message text written by Andy Peabody >>They both pass the fuel over very strong magnets which in turn >breaks down >the nasty microbes and >slime. < > > >I can't think of any mechanism that would cause a magnet to have much >effect on these microbes. Are there any biologists on the list >qualified >to comment? This subject was discussed just recently on another list ad nauseum. There were a number of convinced users, mostly commercial people, but just as many disbelievers who had never tried the device but found umpteen pseudo-scientific reasons why it couldn't possibly work. There was no final conclusion and eventually the discussions just faded out. George of Scaramouche

baumgart@starrstuff.com writes: >Can anyone suggest a source for a marine SSB receiver (receive only >- not a >transceiver). I would like to receive in the 4 and 8 mhz band for >weather >fax and need AC and 12 volt DC power and RS-232 port for connection >to the >laptop. I have read that you can get these for around $300 as >opposed to >$1200 for the full transceiver. West Marine does not have them. I have just bought a Grundig YB400PE receiver only. West has them in their Xmas catalogue for $199. U.S. I just spent a pleasant afternoon listening to "Herb" and his interactive weather advise for boats in the Bermuda/Caribbean and U.S. coastline areas. Herb transmits at 12359 kHz SSB at 2000 UTC daily. This receiver works on 6 batteries or AC adapter(included) and covers 160 kHz to 30 MHz but has no RS232 port (you need a modem for that). I'm quite impressed. George on Scaramouche in Lake Ontario, Canada

ssp@gis.net writes: >Do you have to have some sort of special antenna for this? > >Louise : Comes with a built-in telescopic and a "clothes-line" roll-out antennae to be clipped to a window frame (looks like a tape-measure) and that's what I was using inside a brick house. My boat is on the hard, waiting for some repairs to my leg < g ). George Geist

baumgart@starrstuff.com writes: >You said you need a modem for connecting it to a computer. Is there >any >way to do that? Can a modem plug into the headphone port or >something? > >-JimB I doubt you can receive weather faxes with a receiver only. How would you go telling your correspondent when and what to send unless you also have transmit capabilities. List: please comment on this. George

plkruse@iu.net writes: >Cindy looking over my shoulder with a silly grin on her face. >She seems to think that this sort of stuff is typical of engineers -- >something about it being only a very uncreative person who can only >thi mk > of >one way to spell a word. :-) Thanks, Cindy - you found me out Something else not mentioned in this thread: I have an old SABB (Norway) diesel that simply refuses to die. For cold weather starting it has a special plug which when unscrewed allows you to insert a "cigarette-plug" directly into the main cylinder. When compressed, the hot air ignites this plug and brings the diesel to life - instantly!!! Don't know why other manufacturers haven't copied that idea? Old fisherman swear by it and say it even works with hand cranking. Ciao - George ^From each according to his ability, to each according to his need.

steamer@myhome.net writes: >> At 11:57 AM 12/13/99 EST, DonDodds@aol.com wrote: >> >> >What's all this talk about Washing Machines and Laundromats? >Real cruisers >> >just throw a half a bar of Fels Naphtha and their dirty clothes >into a canvas >> >bag and tow it behind the boat for a couple of hours. >===================== >Paul wrote: >> I've heard of folks doing that, but would really like to hear from >someone >> who has tried it to see if it really works or not. >> >> Any comments from anyone? DonDodds@aol.com writes: >Speed and duration is also a problem. Many a sailor has hauled back >rags . George Geist writes: Since I'm still a windpowered trawler, speed is not that much of a problem and I find that an hour's sailing in a light breeze (3 knots) gets my stuff nice and clean. I use sturdy net-bags (European shopping bags) and no soap. I always drag a 100 ft floating safety line behind me when alone and that's where I tie my laundry to. Of course all my sailing is in fresh water. Like I said earlier, just got to make sure to have strong handles on your net / bag (and good knots) or you might haul back an empty line... George in Lake Ontario

huddlestonB_D@email.msn.com writes: >AMEN! Why would you want to have an ancient techknowledgy that lets >water >ito your boat? I seem to recall having read in an earlier discussion somewhere else that some older shaft bearings rely on a bit of water leakage to either supply lubrication and or cooling. Does anyone have some definitive knowledge of this? George, who has an older boat which is definitely leaking a bit on the packing gland - for about 25 years now...

CDJedlicka@aol.com writes: >Stunk like kitty litter!!! > Don't know exactly what you are referring to, but I found this article on another nautical list: (Can't remember who the sender was, nor which list). > >>> Cat Litter Potty > Having listened to the pros and cons concerning onboard heads >and having watched our two live-aboard cats for four years, I have >concluded that the answer is cat litter. > Remove the present appliance and replace it with a five gallon >paint bucket available at most building supply stores. Put a plastic >bag liner in it and enough litter to cover the bottom. Install a >comfortable seat and cover and keep extra litter at hand. After >using the facilities, pour a couple of cups of litter on top. On >return to the dock, dispose of in the dumpster. <<< P.s: Cat litter doesn't stink, doesn't even smell - if it's refreshed periodically. That's why cat owners use it. I know, I've been a cat-owner all my life (63 years) !

plkruse@iu.net writes: >It is senseless to try to list all the recipes that we can and have >canned >over the years. Rather, if someone would like to can something in >particular, you might post that and we can talk about that one >recipe in >particular. What I would appreciate and probably a few others, is how to bake bread in a pressure cooker. I know it can be done and have a rough idea. But I would love to hear it from an expert and you seem to fit that description. Please understand: I am interested in HOW you do it, not the list of ingredients - that I can get from a zillion books. TIA - George

gxk@interlog.com writes: >Doesn't your mouth just water at the thought of fresh lobster >perfectly >poached in butter? Georgs: Don't forget to add an excellent French wine. It'll help you digest all that cholesterol a bit easier. Happy New Year and enjoy - George