How do you think a seacock breaks?

Cheers

DSK wrote:

Maxprop wrote:

Obviously the plugs should be fairly soft, such as basswood, pine, or
soft
maple (which is actually a hardwood, but a softer one). But those
woods are
prone to rot, if allowed to remain damp for periods. Soak them in
some sort
of oil, such as linseed, before storing them. Or you can make them from
teak, but they'll be more difficult to keep in a thru-hull after driving
them in.


Frankly, I think duct tape and a trash bag is a lot more useful than a
plug. If a seacock breaks, it is unlikely to leave a nice neat round
hole to drive a plug in. But who am I to argue with age-old tradition?

DSK

Too much exertion????
"Nav" wrote in message
...
How do you think a seacock breaks?

Cheers

DSK wrote:

Maxprop wrote:

Obviously the plugs should be fairly soft, such as basswood, pine, or
soft
maple (which is actually a hardwood, but a softer one). But those
woods are
prone to rot, if allowed to remain damp for periods. Soak them in
some sort
of oil, such as linseed, before storing them. Or you can make them
from
teak, but they'll be more difficult to keep in a thru-hull after
driving
them in.


Frankly, I think duct tape and a trash bag is a lot more useful than a
plug. If a seacock breaks, it is unlikely to leave a nice neat round
hole to drive a plug in. But who am I to argue with age-old tradition?

DSK

I have a custom stainless emergency tiller that was made by a crewmember's
company that is in the stainless steel business. It's better looking than a
chrome anchor. I have wood bungs to fit the thru hulls. I figure that's all I
need along with my Fortress anchor since I only day sail and race. I'm always
close enough to shore to swim back.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"Trains are a winter sport"

I wonder how many dead men said that?

Cheers

SAIL LOCO wrote:

I have a custom stainless emergency tiller that was made by a crewmember's
company that is in the stainless steel business. It's better looking than a
chrome anchor. I have wood bungs to fit the thru hulls. I figure that's all I
need along with my Fortress anchor since I only day sail and race. I'm always
close enough to shore to swim back.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"Trains are a winter sport"

I'm always
close enough to shore to swim back.

What a complete idiot Loco is.
What if someone can't swim back or is injured? Loco will always be a daysailing
moron.

RB

What a complete idiot Loco is.
What if someone can't swim back or is injured?.

What a guppy.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"Trains are a winter sport"

I immediately toss anyone injured overboard as sacrifice to Neptune!
Scout

"Bobsprit" wrote
What if someone can't swim back or is injured?

On Thu, 30 Sep 2004 09:33:32 GMT, "Scout"
wrote this crap:

I immediately toss anyone injured overboard as sacrifice to Neptune!
Scout

"Bobsprit" wrote
What if someone can't swim back or is injured?



That's not allowed during a race. You must finish with the same crew
you started with.





Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now!

SAIL LOCO wrote:
I have a custom stainless emergency tiller that was made by a crewmember's
company that is in the stainless steel business. It's better looking than a
chrome anchor. I have wood bungs to fit the thru hulls. I figure that's all I
need along with my Fortress anchor since I only day sail and race. I'm always
close enough to shore to swim back.

Shucks, most places on the Chesapeake you wouldn't even have to swim,
you could just wade ashore.

DSK

"DSK" wrote in message
. ..
SAIL LOCO wrote:
I have a custom stainless emergency tiller that was made by a
crewmember's
company that is in the stainless steel business. It's better
looking than a
chrome anchor. I have wood bungs to fit the thru hulls. I figure
that's all I
need along with my Fortress anchor since I only day sail and race.
I'm always
close enough to shore to swim back.

Shucks, most places on the Chesapeake you wouldn't even have to
swim,
you could just wade ashore.

Yup, or grab on to a log floating by.

Scotty