Sounds just like the things I can buy up here but haven't seen anywhere else. Besides as a de-watering device (it sucks up the contents of a bottle of wine in one stroke) and to squirt kids with, it can also be used as a fire extinguisher. I got mine mounted with a clip (came with the unit) on the wall in the head and there is of course plenty of water handy to suck up and squirt at a run-away fireplace (yes, I have one and this time of year it gets used daily with wood or coal) George of Scaramouche, Lake Ontario

mknott@bcpl.net writes: >Desitin (because of the high concentration of zinc) seemed to get a >lot of >votes. I think that's what I'm going to smear on my prop before I >launch This has turned almost into a religious debate every spring. I use PENATEN CREAM (any drugstore in the baby section). It works for me because it doesn't wash off too quickly. Penaten is far more sticky then Desitin. However from what I can gather Penaten cream will work in colder waters, so will Desitin but not as long. Now when You are in warmer climates, any cream will sooner or later wash off. When I pulled my boat after almost two years in Lake Ontario, I had no critters on shaft or prop. A few had manged to get into the pintels - that's all. Like I said, I use Penaten Cream. So, why don't you relocate to iceberg country already George of Scaramouche, Lake Ontario, Canada P.s. I don't polish my shiny three-bladed thing on the end of the shaft. So it has taken on a smooth greenish grayish colour. Someone suggested that perhaps there is a microscopic chemical reaction between the bronze and the zink from the cream. Perhaps, perhaps it's something else - I don't know. My prop doesn't shine but it's as smooth as a well "Baby's Bottom". Gg

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finnsf@execulink.com writes: >anchored in a Nonsuch 30 with a 16.5lbs >Bruce and 110' of chain, and had no proplems! remember Hugo! I use a Bruce, no chain, on my 27 footer (one size larger than dealers's recommendation) and regularly anchor in about 2 feet of 200 year old goose-poo (locals call it something else). Never had a problem. If I ever switch, it will probably be to a Bulwagga because I've seen one, talked to it's owner and read the reports in "Practical Sailor". Unfortunately the Bulwagga is so ugly and there is sofar no decent way to hang it off the bowsprit. (And it's darn expensive!). George of Scaramouche

e16@telus.net writes: >The course outline clearly states that its purpose is to provide the >student >with knowledge and ability sufficient to perform routine maintenance >and >minor repairs on a marine diesel, and to diagnose operating problems >well >enough to recognize when the services of a professional are required. Garrett, I've been looking for such a course for years. A local community college had it in their calendar but couldn't come up with the minimum number of students. So, it never ran. What I'm asking you, Garrett, is: please find out what manual(s) they are using for the course. Perhaps a person could do some self-studying. Thanks in advance - George of Scaramouche with a Fairymann under the cockpit floor.

I went through a repair exercise on my holding tank several years ago. At that time I was told by many members on the list that there is nothing, absolutely nothing that sticks to polyethylene. Most any holding tank I have ever seen is made from polyethylene. If yours is, the way I understand it, it can't be glued. Options for repair are: welding with polyethylene rods or making a gasket/plate for a bolt-on repair. George of Scaramouche, Lake Ontario, Canada P.s: I went for the welding repair.

>Message text written by "George Geist" >>If yours is, >the way I understand it, it can't be glued. Options for repair are: >welding with polyethylene rods or making a gasket/plate for a bolt-on > repair. Lest the above gets misunderstood because of the way it's quoted: I was referring to tanks made of POLYETHYLENE. (many holding tanks are made from polyethylene - that heavy translucent plastic that always feels a bit waxy - my tanks are built that way). George of Scaramouche

alexh@gte.net writes: >From: "Bob & Barbara Kassal" > >> is it worth having a bread maker on board? And don't forget to look for "Breadmaking in Pressure Cookers". Has been bandied about many times on many lists. George of Scaramouche

fjflinn@accessbee.com writes: >Thanks for all the help . As a follow-up, I checked on the batteries >yesterday and they were charged to 12 volts but when subjected to a >load >test, all 4 batteries failed fairly quickly. So now I am in the >process of >replacing them as many of you suggested. I needed the battery charger >anyway. Thanks Just before you do that, read the following from the Trawler List. Perhaps you already know of it though. 1. There is a product called Battery Equaliser on the market. You add one ounce per cell to your batteries and it will de-sulfate the plates. Takes about 3 to 5 charge/discharge cycles for it to do its job. Results : It works, I have two banks of batteries, one is quite old (7 or 8 years) and since adding this product batteries take higher charge, hold the charge longer and take less time to recharge. Great stuff in my opinion. You can contact them at: Battery Equaliser USA LLC phone is (888) 851-4331. They also have a web site at www.batteryequaliser.com. //www.batteryequaliser.com/The site is quite complete and gives more than you really want to know. I reccomend the product because I have and am using it and it works as advertised. from "SobreElMar@aol.com"

zeekstah@ktc.com writes: >a sextant, a compass, a leadline, a bell and a chart showing dragons You forgot the chronometer, remember that ticking thing that one religiously winds up once a day.... George of the Mossback Club