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Tip of the day ...Post yours
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 5:25 pm
by Matt19020
Getting the boat ready to put it in this weekend and I noticed the ballast drain gate valve was pretty stiff to operate...I put a little white lithium grease on the rod and the gate and the seal...works better then new!
Re: Tip of the day ...Post yours
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 8:31 pm
by yukonbob
Hook up steering linkage before you decide to leave the ramp. Makes things easier
Re: Tip of the day ...Post yours
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 8:35 pm
by Phil M
How about " Attach the masthead fly BEFORE you raise the mast."
Re: Tip of the day ...Post yours
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 8:54 pm
by yukonbob
Had a buddy who forgot to attach his float and line to a brand new crab pot before he set it.
I have a funny feeling this is going to get hilarious...
Re: Tip of the day ...Post yours
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 9:29 pm
by BOAT
Take a couple of pool noodles from Walmart and slice them up the middle like your gutting a fish and put them on your spreaders before you roll the mast back and the spreaders won't scratch the top of the cabin
Re: Tip of the day ...Post yours
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 9:36 pm
by Harvey
Before launching, remove the bolts or pins that hold the rudders in travel position.
Re: Tip of the day ...Post yours
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 11:13 pm
by mastreb
Sail with your mainsheet in hand or draped over the throttle so you can keep your heel right at 15 degrees. Best way to maintain maximum speed.
Re: Tip of the day ...Post yours
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 11:14 pm
by mastreb
An admiral helmsman is cheaper than an autopilot. Well, not cheaper, but already priced in.
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Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2013 12:27 am
by Ormonddude
Mobile home axles are a almost perfect fit for the old steel Mac trailers and you can usually get axle rims and good tires for around $100
Re: Tip of the day ...Post yours
Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2013 2:59 am
by Catigale
Your engine will run longer if the fuel tank is connected to it.
Re: Tip of the day ...Post yours
Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2013 4:49 am
by dlandersson
Always have the radio on to the CG channel when on the water.
Matt19020 wrote:Getting the boat ready to put it in this weekend and I noticed the ballast drain gate valve was pretty stiff to operate...I put a little white lithium grease on the rod and the gate and the seal...works better then new!
Re: Tip of the day ...Post yours
Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2013 5:25 am
by Tomfoolery
mastreb wrote:An admiral helmsman is cheaper than an autopilot. Well, not cheaper, but already priced in.
But removing it is cost-prohibitive, and usually you end up getting rid of both together.
Re: Tip of the day ...Post yours
Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2013 7:51 am
by reastmure
Stick a couple of velcro tabs (hook side) onto the console and stick your main sheet to it. Then it is always right at your finger tips when you need it.
Re: Tip of the day ...Post yours
Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2013 9:07 am
by Steve K
Go sailing
instead of Knots Berry Farm on middle school graduation day
And they give you
NO clue until the 50 busses of urchins show up.
If you're wondering.... it was yesterday......... could happen again though
Just go sailing all of June
Best Breezes,
Steve K.
Re: Tip of the day ...Post yours
Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2013 9:17 am
by EZ
Use evinrude marine grease for the gate valve instead. I have been told it is more resistant to being washed away.