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Old 17-09-2011, 10:33   #31
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Re: Biggest Irritant ?

Keel maintenance (cast iron, external, problem - rust).

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Old 17-09-2011, 10:45   #32
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Keel maintenance (cast iron, external, problem - rust).

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The secret to cast iron keel maintenance is to use anti foul the same colour as rust. That way you don't notice so much.
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Old 17-09-2011, 10:46   #33
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perchance, if you are truly not simple, you shouldnt feel bashed...there is a difference between simple and good......


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Old 17-09-2011, 10:52   #34
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perchance, if you are truly not simple, you shouldnt feel bashed...there is a difference between simple and good......


Do you mean simple in the sense of a certain lack of native intelligence or simple as in "uncomplicated"?
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Old 17-09-2011, 10:55   #35
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Working with fiberglass! it finds its way into crevices I did not even know I had....
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Old 17-09-2011, 10:57   #36
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simple as in not bright.......

uncomplicated seems to be included in low maintenance, which is a good thing....


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Old 17-09-2011, 11:02   #37
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simple as in not bright.......

uncomplicated seems to be included in low maintenance, which is a good thing....


I'm so bright they call me Sonny.
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Old 17-09-2011, 11:19   #38
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The secret to cast iron keel maintenance is to use anti foul the same colour as rust. That way you don't notice so much.
Oh, yes - you will. One day your boat will displace only half of its designed weight, for a short moment though.

;-)))
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Old 17-09-2011, 11:23   #39
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lol sonny......


but are ye low maintenance.....

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I am so uncomplicated I didn't come with an owners manual.
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Oh, yes - you will. One day your boat will displace only half of its designed weight, for a short moment though.

;-)))
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Not if you live in fresh water.
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Old 17-09-2011, 11:42   #42
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SNOW & ICE
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Old 17-09-2011, 11:45   #43
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snow and ice is why we have boats and the avoidance reaction.....
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Old 17-09-2011, 13:11   #44
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I am so uncomplicated I didn't come with an owners manual.

I wish women did. Sure would make life easier. I own three of them.
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Old 17-09-2011, 13:15   #45
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I wish women did. Sure would make life easier. I own three of them.
that is the problem,--you only THINK ye own em..kinda like cats-- keep thinking ye own them and ye may wake up ded.....or worse--tied and tortured.....


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