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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 1:16 pm
by Chip
Since things have turned to the humorous, you have to read the article and see the corresponding photos available at:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/872664.stm
Very, very amusing article about a guy who built his own boat and can't seem to avoid seeking emergency assistance.
Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 1:49 pm
by kmclemore
Mark Prouty wrote:Could you guys elaborate. I'm getting all confused.
We're just discussing the essentials of marine equipment, Mark. Why ever do you ask? Were you thinking of something else?
Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 2:47 pm
by Mark Prouty
BBC News wrote:The unemployed painter, from Northwich in Cheshire, uses a 1997 copy of the AA Road Atlas to sail across the Irish Sea and has admitted on several occasions that he does not know where he is. Mr Abbott, who said he enjoyed going out to sea alone to "find himself", has no official navigation system on his boat
Jeepers, on my Hawaii trip, I'll at least be using the 2002 copy of Rand McNally and my trusty pocket compass!
Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 8:23 pm
by waternwaves
hmmm,
As I am currently WW (without wench), I have time to shop for a replacement..... (my understanding is most wenches fail very quickly if one looks at upgrading or replacing while one has an operating wench)
So during this process..... the only lubricant I have found that keeps all parts operating properly, smoothly and quietly is usually obtained from the Bureau of engraving.....and usually is polished with rags made of pictures of dead presidents.....
HOwever, I am evaluating having multiple mast raising wenches.... seems that availability for cruising might be significantly greater that way..... as long as the wenches are obtained at approximately the same time, or come togehter as a set...
Has anyone found any other method of keeping the systems trim and bright??