Your Top Two ...tricks of the trade.

Off topic, but I called it a gunrail because I really wish there was a gun up there half the time when I'm working.

It's a joke around the shop apparently not understood by some.
 
When polishing your hull, tape the bottom paint off first. This way you won't be cursing at yourself if you accidentally get wax on it .......because that stuff doesn't come off.:smt021

If you run with camper canvas in place, especially in cooler weather, get yourself a CO meter with a digital readout and place it in your cockpit so you can keep an eye on CO levels.
 
Dave S said:
When polishing your hull, tape the bottom paint off first. This way you won't be cursing at yourself if you accidentally get wax on it .......because that stuff doesn't come off.:smt021

If you run with camper canvas in place, especially in cooler weather, get yourself a CO meter with a digital readout and place it in your cockpit so you can keep an eye on CO levels.
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+1

Or better yet, wax first, then have the bottom painted. Like you, we did the same. I ended sanding and repainting the water line area after applying the wax..
 
1. Use candle wax/old candle to "grease" the snaps and apply lightly on the zippers to keep them from sticking.

2. Use laundry dryer sheets to clean water spots off windscreen. For tough water spots use Bar Keepers Friend (like Comet but w/o the abrasives) available at local grocer.

3. Use Pledge and micro towels to finish isenglass (after washing salt off and drying). Use original Pledge if you can find it or Lemon Pledge if you can't... Works great... :thumbsup:
 
1) When you are on the hook and it is time to leave, you need to say please to the Admiral before tossing her a bucket and brush to clean the chain and anchor while you bring it up....

2) Never argue with the better half when she is packing enough stuff for a two week cruise when you are only going out for a weekend. Besides you never run out of MGD64 that way!
 
ImpulseIII said:
I find that if you invite a very wealthy person who absolutely insists on paying for fuel, it greatly enhances the boating experience!!
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This works GREAT if you ask for money before you get to the lake. THEN later again after everyones had a few drinks and forgotten about it. :lol: I've managed to do this a couple times.

Hell this trick even works when being a DD for the night.
 
conditioning the vinyl - after you clean you're seats break out a bottle of babyoil and rub it all over the seats. if you acctually have a couple of bow bunnies that are willing, rub the oil on them and then have them rub it all over the seats.

when changing the oil (on a romte mounted filter) punch a hole in the oil filter to break the vacum and let the oil in the filter trickle back into the engine prior to removing the filter. make less of a mess.

Make your boat your's - Don't be afriad to put a hole in you're boat to make it more usefull or more fun to be on; for you and your family. also if you need a good idea, next time your docking over night away from home check out the small cruisers to see what neat thing they have down to make their boat have all the features of a bigger boat.
 
1. When you need a helping hand to hold a nut you can't reach while you turn the screw.....
2. Calmly discuss your upcoming approaches and departures with those who will be helping instead of yelling over the engines, wind, and music in the heat of the moment.
 
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Collinite's No. 845 Insulator wax for Strataglass.

Hold rails EVERYTIME you are navigating steps. Don't ask.


Paul
 
Beer Thirty said:
This works GREAT if you ask for money before you get to the lake. THEN later again after everyones had a few drinks and forgotten about it. :lol: I've managed to do this a couple times.

Hell this trick even works when being a DD for the night.
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By the letter of the law if someone receives compensation whether it is cash, gas, or booze they are technically conducting a charter. For example you and four buddies want to take your boat fishing or for a cruise. One really nice guy other then you, says that he will pay for the fuel. That is considered a charter. I believe if the cost is split among everyone equally including you, that is acceptable. This is never a problem until there is a serious marine incident (collision) involved. That is one reason they say never discuss gas money until you get back to the dock. If you are involved in a serious marine incident, and one of your passengers says that he gave you gas money to go for a ride, the first question from marine patrol is, may I see your captains license??

Note I am not an authority on the subject, just passing a long what a drunk buddy told me one night.
 
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mrsrobinson said:
By the letter of the law if someone receives compensation whether it is cash, gas, or booze they are technically conducting a charter. For example you and four buddies want to take your boat fishing or for a cruise. One really nice guy other then you, says that he will pay for the fuel. That is considered a charter. I believe if the cost is split among everyone equally including you, that is acceptable. This is never a problem until there is a serious marine incident (collision) involved. That is one reason they say never discuss gas money until you get back to the dock. If you are involved in a serious marine incident, and one of your passengers says that he gave you gas money to go for a ride, the first question from marine patrol is, may I see your captains license??

Notew I am not an authority on the subject, just passing a long what a drunk buddy told me one night.
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That's ridiculous.

I'll volley in my tricks:
1. If you run with your bimini top up without the isenglass, twist the strap 1/2 turn. It will keep it from vibrating back and forth annoyingly.
2. Always store your lines and PFDs(unless you wear them always) in a spot where if you need either quickly, they're ready to go.
 
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If it's a charter then can you claim your boat as a business and write it off on your taxes?:smt038
 
Nehalennia said:
That's ridiculous.

I'll volley in my tricks:
1. If you run with your bimini top up without the isenglass, twist the strap 1/2 turn. It will keep it from vibrating back and forth annoyingly.
2. Always store your lines and PFDs(unless you wear them always) in a spot where if you need either quickly, they're ready to go.
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Again, I am simply quoting from a buddy. This is the way it was explained to him in a captains class.
 
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