CtJstr@aol.com writes: >Unfortunately, I've just brougt Bev home from the hospital, after >disconnecting the various systems that were helping her survive. >We have >an offer on "Koinonia" which I expect to close in the next couple >weeks. >Cruising is just something I don't want to do by myself. Our best >to all >of you. I have never corresponded with you or Bev, but I wish to say I'm sorry, very sorry. - George of Scaramouche

nunas@pacific.net.sg writes: >All, >Sorry. The incoming message about Manatee did not look like >anything but >plain text at my end, but I am told that it was in MIME protocol >(whatever >that is!). I have been informed that my reply was full of mime junk. Just for your info: I'm a plain MacHead, my system only reads ASCII text and your message came across as clear as if I had typed it on my own keyboard. Methinks the way you're transmitting is near perfect. It works well - don't futz with it! And don't be sorry(for what). Ciao - George of Scaramouche

nunas@pacific.net.sg writes: >In time, batteries sulphate; to over simplify, all >the acid does not go back into the liquid, forming a hard deposit on >the >plates. This generally happens unevenly from cell to cell. The >result is >you get less and less capacity out of your batteries. In extreme >cases, the >batteries won't "take a charge". The sulphate can be removed by >controlled >over-charging. I just would like to thank you for a well-written simple set of instructions that even my old salt-clogged brain can understand. I have printed your post and shall glue it somewhere near where my batteries "live". Thanks again - George of Scaramouche

jreitz@altonent.com writes: >For those of us who collect three letter acronyms, my favorite is >TLA. It >stands for Three Letter Acronym. And don't forget RLG which I only learned about three days ago and now have one hanging around.....

jreitz@altonent.com writes: >> IPA = Iso-Propel Alcohol (more expensive, not as available, >works too) Actually from my background as an electronics technician, isopropyl alcohol is one of the best and possibly cheapest degreaser/cleaning fluid known to mankind. Leaves no residue either. However one must buy the 99% stuff, NOT the 70% variety usually sold in drugstores as rubbing alcohol. Believe me, I wouldn't trust my (electrical) contacts to anything but 99% ISO and I've been in this business for over 30 years! George of Scaramouche who made his living installing and maintaining mainframe computers (that had many gold-plated contacts and needed frequent cleaning - with ISO, of course).....

michaelg@presys.com writes: >Cheyenne pepper? Even Cayenne Pepper? Desinex? Teflon Spray? Don't know about the rest, but have used PENATEN Creme (German equivalent to Desinex) for years on shaft, prop and the area where the cradle pads were. Little beasties won't even think about attaching themselves.....

nunas@pacific.net.sg writes: >The admiral is coming back to Singapore from Canada with >two jars of Desitin ointment to put on the props and shafts. If it >does not If it's not too late, get Penaten Creme instead of Desitin. It's even more sticky. Also I've been told that the creme doesn't last too long in very warm waters but works well in colder, more northerly locations. My 2 worth - George in Lake Ontario.

agis@iprimus.ca writes: > Vegetable oil in the head? Our live-aboard gang uses Pinesol, the original which contains a bit of pine oil (lubricates head parts), smells good and disinfects. George of Scaramouche

nunas@pacific.net.sg writes: >Doesn't ...work...in...warm...water Hey, I said doesn't last as long in warm water as in cold water - and I said this is hear-say. After all I live in COLD water and my experience with Penaten Creme has been good. - George

michaelg@presys.com writes: >Not too long ago someone on the list mentioned a mailing list >dedicated to >liveaboards. Can someone give me an address or web page for them? > >Michael Gibbons aka Greybeard >http://presys.com/~michaelg/ >40' Marine Trader "Sea Dreamer" >Portland Oregon. || The Live-Aboard List : send a "subscribe" or "unsubscribe" request || || in body of message to: live-aboard-request@crux.astro.utoronto.ca ||