On Mon, 08 Nov 2004 19:25:37 GMT, otnmbrd
wrote:



Steve wrote:
What is the best/simplest way to take the curl out of charts that have been
tightly rolled ??

I just pruchased some used charts on ebay and the seller rolled them up and
shipped them in a 2" mailing tube. I always store my charts folded in half
or quarters in chart draws. In this instance, there are only 3 charts, but
this seller will be shipping me about 50-60 more and I expect I will have
this same problem with them. (I'm trying to talk him into shipping them flat
(media rate) or in larger dia. mailing tubes.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

G Folding charts is a no-no, as the creases can obliterate an
important piece of info.
That said, since most small boats don't have room for full chart
display, reverse roll them. That should straighten them enough to fold.
Then stow in your chart draws under the others for awhile ..... should
straighten them out.

I always fold them, but not exactly in half, if there is something to
save there. Nothing important gets obliterated.

I fold so the chart is out. They stow under settees, and fit on the
chart table that way.

I used to carry them rolled in a tube for traveling when we chartered
for vacations. When we got our own boat, I folded.

Folding them was a pain, but once done I could lay them under the
settees and they would get flattened.



Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC J36 Gjo/a

"WooWooism lives" Anon grafitto on the base of the Cuttyhunk breakwater light