My sister just got a used sail boat boat and the markings on the rope
clutches/spinlock are worn badly and she would like to use some type of
label maker to re-label them. Is this feasible? Any suggestions would be
greatly appriciated. I was thinking of having small plates made at a sign
shop.
Thank You
William Higinbotham
Bellport, NY

"William Higinbotham" wrote in message
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My sister just got a used sail boat boat and the markings on the rope
clutches/spinlock are worn badly and she would like to use some type
of label maker to re-label them. Is this feasible? Any suggestions
would be greatly appriciated. I was thinking of having small plates
made at a sign shop.

Dymotape (embossed plastic labelling tape), carefully applied to a
cleaned smooth surface will work just fine for the relatively short time
it will take to get to know the lines without having to read labels
(called 'learning the ropes').

I've seen old faded Dymo labels hanging on grimly for two or three
years.

John

If you know your boat, you should no have to read labels. You should be
able to function when visually impaired (night or heavy rain). I learned my
unmarked clutches quick and communicate to others by using terms like Port--
outer, center, inner. There is no mistake. If the label peels off with out
your knowledge, your novices on board won't undertand your instruction when
you tell them to release the reefing line.

"William Higinbotham" wrote in message
et...
My sister just got a used sail boat boat and the markings on the rope
clutches/spinlock are worn badly and she would like to use some type of
label maker to re-label them. Is this feasible? Any suggestions would be
greatly appriciated. I was thinking of having small plates made at a sign
shop.
Thank You
William Higinbotham
Bellport, NY

The people scream.. "Let the red one out ..the RED one, not the Orange one".
If I was going to have newbie's onboard often, I would have them.

DP

"DG" wrote in message
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If you know your boat, you should no have to read labels. You should be
able to function when visually impaired (night or heavy rain). I learned
my
unmarked clutches quick and communicate to others by using terms like
Port--
outer, center, inner. There is no mistake. If the label peels off with
out
your knowledge, your novices on board won't undertand your instruction
when
you tell them to release the reefing line.

"William Higinbotham" wrote in message
et...
My sister just got a used sail boat boat and the markings on the rope
clutches/spinlock are worn badly and she would like to use some type of
label maker to re-label them. Is this feasible? Any suggestions would
be
greatly appriciated. I was thinking of having small plates made at a
sign
shop.
Thank You
William Higinbotham
Bellport, NY

The 'new style' labelers like dymo and brother work well.
The tape stands up to the sun and weather fairly well.
I put labels on my boat 3 summers ago and they are still firmly affixed and
readable.
The labelers are about $25 at office supply stores.


"William Higinbotham" wrote in message
et...
My sister just got a used sail boat boat and the markings on the rope
clutches/spinlock are worn badly and she would like to use some type of
label maker to re-label them. Is this feasible? Any suggestions would be
greatly appriciated. I was thinking of having small plates made at a sign
shop.
Thank You
William Higinbotham
Bellport, NY

Dymo worked well for us. Been on for over 15 years, although the clutches
are under the dodger.

--

Njord

I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.

From Sea-Fever by John Masefield

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"William Higinbotham" wrote in message
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My sister just got a used sail boat boat and the markings on the rope
clutches/spinlock are worn badly and she would like to use some type
of label maker to re-label them. Is this feasible? Any suggestions
would be greatly appriciated. I was thinking of having small plates
made at a sign shop.

Dymotape (embossed plastic labelling tape), carefully applied to a
cleaned smooth surface will work just fine for the relatively short time
it will take to get to know the lines without having to read labels
(called 'learning the ropes').

I've seen old faded Dymo labels hanging on grimly for two or three
years.

John

And as the light fades, the red and orange are indistinguishable from
each other. And even more fading of light and all lines look alike!

I just returned from a 2 day trip with a crew who had to be reminded to
just read the label on top of the clutch to find the line I needed
trimmed or eased. This was a daylight trip. If we had sailed in the
dark the labels would have been of little help unless he held a
flashlight in his teeth.

The previously mentioned tip of knowing your lines well enough to count
them out (port outer, starboard middle, etc) by hand or instruct the
crew which one to use based on the same physical location description
(trim the mainsheet, it's the starboard outside line), seems to be the
best way to go.

I've also found that if you walk your crew through the steps of
following the lines to see where they go and what they do during
pre-sail, they are much more relaxed under way when asked to do something.

Marty

d parker wrote:
The people scream.. "Let the red one out ..the RED one, not the Orange one".
If I was going to have newbie's onboard often, I would have them.

DP

"DG" wrote in message
news:v0fRa.65457$OZ2.11592@rwcrnsc54...

If you know your boat, you should no have to read labels. You should be
able to function when visually impaired (night or heavy rain). I learned

my

unmarked clutches quick and communicate to others by using terms like

Port--

outer, center, inner. There is no mistake. If the label peels off with

out

your knowledge, your novices on board won't undertand your instruction

when

you tell them to release the reefing line.

"William Higinbotham" wrote in message
.net...

My sister just got a used sail boat boat and the markings on the rope
clutches/spinlock are worn badly and she would like to use some type of
label maker to re-label them. Is this feasible? Any suggestions would

be

greatly appriciated. I was thinking of having small plates made at a

sign

shop.
Thank You
William Higinbotham
Bellport, NY

i use a pencil to label lines on fiberglass boats.
"William Higinbotham" wrote in message
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My sister just got a used sail boat boat and the markings on the rope
clutches/spinlock are worn badly and she would like to use some type of
label maker to re-label them. Is this feasible? Any suggestions would be
greatly appriciated. I was thinking of having small plates made at a sign
shop.
Thank You
William Higinbotham
Bellport, NY

You can buy stickers that do the job. Most chandleries sell them

DP
"paul" wrote in message
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i use a pencil to label lines on fiberglass boats.
"William Higinbotham" wrote in message
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My sister just got a used sail boat boat and the markings on the rope
clutches/spinlock are worn badly and she would like to use some type of
label maker to re-label them. Is this feasible? Any suggestions would
be
greatly appriciated. I was thinking of having small plates made at a
sign
shop.
Thank You
William Higinbotham
Bellport, NY

We use a small hand label maker that embosses the letters on a srip of
colored plastic that has an adhesive backing. The width of the strip fits
nicely on top of the Lewmar stops. Every so often the adhesive lets go, so
we just reglue with any weatherproof glue.

--

Njord

For me, my craft is sailing on,
Through mists to-day, clear seas anon.
Whate’er the final harbor be
’T is good to sail upon the sea!
The Voyage
John Kendrick Bangs. (1862?1922)


paul wrote:
i use a pencil to label lines on fiberglass boats.
"William Higinbotham" wrote in message
et...
My sister just got a used sail boat boat and the markings on the rope
clutches/spinlock are worn badly and she would like to use some type
of label maker to re-label them. Is this feasible? Any suggestions
would be greatly appriciated. I was thinking of having small plates
made at a sign shop.
Thank You
William Higinbotham
Bellport, NY