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Hey Nutsy,

On your test sail, did you feel that wing harden up and stop your
heeling when you cracked off and got the hull speed over its calculated
speed? I think it's the nuts to exceed hull speed without increasing
heel.

Happy sailing,
Ole Thom

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"Swab Rob" wrote
remember when I got my first sailboat iyt was a great day . I
hope
whenever you get your first boat it means as much to you!


I guess this must be some sort of troll.


And you're hooked!

Bwahahahahahahahahah

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it's called lying.


"J B" wrote in message
...
Whatever!? What do you call what you do?
JB

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
ups.com...
remember when I got my first sailboat iyt was a great day . I
hope
whenever you get your first boat it means as much to you!


I guess this must be some sort of troll.


RB

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"Capt. Rob" wrote in message

I have a Phenolic
hammer. Look it up.

I've got a 28oz waffle-faced finishing hammer!

I propose a separate thread where we common sailors can ask the experts like
yourself... questions regarding sail vessels and things nautical.

To begin....

What method is commonly utilized to check for bad timber on wooden vessels?

CM

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What method is commonly utilized to check for bad timber on wooden
vessels?


The "Jack London" pen knife test. Push the pen knife into the timber or
planking with the flat of the palm. If the blade enters the wood more
than 1/8 inch before your palm hurts, she's not worth a damn.
Move along little doggy!

Robert B
Beneteau 35s5
NY

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I've got a 28oz waffle-faced finishing hammer!

Very nice, I suppose, but the plastic handle of a screw driver works
perfectly fine for sounding the hull.

Actually, having used both, the hammer works better.

RB

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"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
oups.com...
What method is commonly utilized to check for bad timber on wooden
vessels?


The "Jack London" pen knife test. Push the pen knife into the timber or
planking with the flat of the palm. If the blade enters the wood more
than 1/8 inch before your palm hurts, she's not worth a damn.
Move along little doggy!


Thank You.... now could you tell me the best method to remove black mold
from the headliner in a cabin?

CM

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Thank You.... now could you tell me the best method to remove black
mold
from the headliner in a cabin?


There are several varieties of mold that leave blackish marks. I've had
good luck using Clorox spray with bleach, BUT protect any other areas
as the bleach can leave light marks. If your headliner is fabric and
white you can try the same approach. Colored (tan) headliners are often
stained for good. Always spot test of course.

RB

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Once again great advise.

I was thinking about stripping the wax from the hull and topsides and
applying a new coat of wax next year. What equipment, process and products
would you recommend for this task?

CM

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
oups.com...
Thank You.... now could you tell me the best method to remove black
mold
from the headliner in a cabin?


There are several varieties of mold that leave blackish marks. I've had
good luck using Clorox spray with bleach, BUT protect any other areas
as the bleach can leave light marks. If your headliner is fabric and
white you can try the same approach. Colored (tan) headliners are often
stained for good. Always spot test of course.

RB

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was thinking about stripping the wax from the hull and topsides and
applying a new coat of wax next year. What equipment, process and
products
would you recommend for this task?

Well there are several marine wax removers you can buy and some folks
buy acetones and laquer thinners and the like to get their hulls
prepped. The condition of your hull is a factor. Is it painted? If so I
can't advise you properly. 3M makes a range of good wax/polish
compounds that work great. Some are more aggressive for older hulls.
Since they are also compound they are single step, you really don't
have to remove the old wax as it's ground away. You'll need a damp rag
to remove the residue as you work. It's also best to test to see if you
can get by with a less aggressive level and save more gel coat
thickness. Remember how thin that coat is! Believe it or not (and some
folks here have no clue) but many yards use medium sized grinders
fitted with 3M buffing wheels to wax and polish. They get the job done
fast, BUT they can also damage a hull and it's a BACKBREAKING job to
hold the grinder up compared to lighter dedicated polishers. Still, if
you take care and focus on the job, you'll go a lot faster with a
grinder. I've been told that some grinders are too fast, but the black
& decker models we use do a good job. This sort of project really does
vary boat to boat and some folks still will take the time to hand rub
compound into their hull. Bully for them, but too tedious for me. I
have to say that wax/polish is about the worst job there is. I now let
my yard do it for me with excellent results that last the whole season.
A waxed boat is slower! About a zillion people have a gazillion ideas
on how to best wax a boat...and most seem to work equally well.

RB