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Category Archives: Boat Maintenance
Repairing The Lower Boom Vang Mount
Last fall we were sailing along nicely on a medium wind day when we heard a loud bang, the bang got our attention but looking around we were not able to see anything wrong, shrouds and stays were fine and … Continue reading
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Assembling Hoses With The Secret Sauce
Assembling hoses is not one of my favorite jobs on a boat, always tough to get the hose to slide on the fitting no matter what lube I tried. This last spring I re-powered my boat. When it came time … Continue reading
Chafe Protection – Or keeping your boat tied up in a storm
As the fall storms and winds increase, chafe protection on mooring lines is often overlooked until a line parts or breaks. Lines should be protected anytime they go over or around a sharp or abrasive object. Chafe is increased anytime … Continue reading
Tips & Hints For Preventing or Dealing With Oil and Fuel Spills
Yes recreational boaters on average behave responsibly, but accidents do happen and nobody wants to see an oil spill gathering around their boat in the marina. Small Oil Spill Kits are being given out free to help boaters keep the … Continue reading
Relocating the 120 VAC Electrical Panel
As part of the engine re-power I decided to relocate the 120 VAC Electrical Panel to give better access to the engine compartment since the original panel blocked engine maintenance access. The boat originally came with a custom 120 VAC … Continue reading
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Let There Be Light – Testing the Streamlight Siege LED Lantern
I have used the Streamlight Siege LED Lantern for several months and have been quite impressed by it. For boaters, the Lantern floats, has multiple light levels, should survive a 2 meter (6 foot) drop), has a nice handle to … Continue reading
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Tagged boat equipment, LED lantern, safety equipment
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Making Spiral Pelican Hook Lanyards & Key Fobs
After I wrote the original article on Lanyards & Key Fobs, some friends saw the spiral version and wanted to know how to make the spiral key fobs. Making a Spiral Portuguese Sennit, key fob is not too difficult and the … Continue reading
Making Pelican Hook Lanyards & Key Fobs
You can save money by making your own colorful Pelican Hook / Shackle Lanyards. They are quick and easy to make and you can pick your own colors. Key Fobs make great Christmas and Birthday gifts for your non sailing … Continue reading