DMgeorge@aol.com writes: >If it sounds like a good idea, does anyone know of marinas that >would store >my trawler for the winter? Up here in Lake Ontario are a number of marinas who would lovingly store your tug - in or out of water. And they would guarantee a solid sheet of ice all around it. I know this because I live on the lake in my boat all year round and really enjoy getting up several times a night to break the ice around my boat. Truly very invigorating - can we count on you for next winter????? George G.

LJLPEACOCK@aol.com writes: >The name on the bottle was POLI-GLOW from a company in Miami. >Does anyone out there have any experience with this product? It >would almost >seem too easy to be true. I think it's similar to a product some people up here have used under the name "Nu-Glass". It goes on, feels and smells like liquid floorwax we use in the kitchen. (Wonder if it isn't the same). After 5 to 6 coats, boats look really good and shine lasts for one season - then it begins to look flaky (at least here on Lake Ontario-possibly affected by Canadian freezing cold weather). For now, I'll stay with Turtle Wax. George G.

hnmorgan@mindspring.com writes: >I understand the starting fluid, but why would one not want to carry >charcoal? Is that if it gets wet, it generates heat (like baled hay)? So I've been told. Like the old gunslingers said: Keep your powder dry!

mknott@bcpl.net writes: >It sounds interesting, and I may try a little experiment with it >myself. I >would caution though, that you're adding another chemical to and >perhaps >creating new unknown chemicals in the air you breathe on your boat. >Make sure >adequate ventilation is provided. Wasn't the original question: "I can't smell the diesel odour but my wife can"? Isn't the answer obvious? I'll probably die over that remark, eh? Seriously though, there seems to be a different perception toward odours depending on whether you're male or female. When I was teaching at college and living on an old wooden boat with plenty of diesel and other odours, I would observe my female students backing off at least three feet when I walked into the room whereas male students didn't seem to mind. One more thought: Someone on one of these lists mentioned an enzyme spray product that effectively removes many odours. I use that for cat and pet odours (like when a pet accidentially pees on the carpet). The product I use is called FEBREZE. I wonder if that would help?

FloridaKeyz@aol.com writes: >Kind of snobby are we? I don't see it that way. It's a matter of economics to some of us. George of Scaramouche.

aiti@gate.net writes: > I am thinking of getting a small diesel >auxiliary engine and running a heavy duty alternator or whatever off >of a >pulley. Long time ago, I saw such an arrangement. It was installed close to the main shaft and by throwing a belt on a pulley via an idler, you could use it as a get -home engine, if your main ever failed. Little slow, but they tested it and it worked. Good idea.

gxk@interlog.com writes: >From: scaramouche@tvo.org (George Geist) >I wonder, do we have an utomatic Delete of the entire message n cas >there is a JPEG attachment >>>> > >Attachments are not possible on Trawler World List. > >If you have an attachment you would like to share, say so in a post >so that >interested Listees can email you directly to obtain the item. > >--Georgs I realized this too late and send an apology together with an offer to send the picture privately to anyone requesting it. I should read your rules more carefully - George Geist

jim.hock@autodesk.com writes: >It's constant "squeaking" (as it is turned) - drives me nuts! >Otherwise it doesn't leak, and seems to work OK, though it seems >"tight" and >isn't very easy to turn. >Does anyone have any experience with these units? It is not clear if >there >is any "easy" way to solve this problem, any info or help will be >greatly >appreciated! Sounds to me like a dry bushing in the wheel hub! Before I'd go any deeper, I would spray WD40 into and onto the hub of the wheel - repeatedly - while turning. That has freed many a tight and squeaking wheel for me. George of Scaramouche on Lake Ontario, Canada

In your latest post re hullspeed, you use the term Troller frequently. Far as you know, is Troller synonymous to Trawler? I an a wee bit confused and Webster's and other dictionaries were of no help other than telling me that a 'Troll" is a mythical creature that lives in mountains and under bridges and occasionally causes mischief to travelers unless placated with gifts ;-) Other than that, I really like your article on hullspeed. Would like to ask your permission to use all or some of it in a future newsletter for our yacht club. George of Scaramouche on Lake Ontario, Canada

PBrowne900@aol.com writes: >I happen to know one fellow who used to dive >with a Red Green apparatus similar to the one described below. Love this Red / Green Ductape / Vacuum-cleaner rig. Now what can we do about the near-freezing water temperature in Lake Ontario? Immersion heater maybe? Redirected engine cooling water? George of Scaramouche