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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-08-2016, 08:12
Replies: 35
Views: 9,319
Posted By Geoduck
Re: Scotch-Brite Pads on Teak Deck

I wonder how many of you know about ethylene glycol (antifreeze) as a deck wash/preservative treatment?
Doesn't discolor the wood, kills the mold spores! No more green ****!
Use it internally in...
Forum: Our Community 16-11-2013, 13:17
Replies: 71
Views: 9,872
Posted By Geoduck
Re: WSF Hyak collision update.

I read the report
I'm just bring up a senario that might have happened.
I also read some where the helmsman was trained on a tiller! Which might account to the wrong turn, I've seen this one...
Forum: Our Community 16-11-2013, 12:52
Replies: 71
Views: 9,872
Posted By Geoduck
Re: WSF Hyak collision update.

Here's the way I see it, the captain is on the phone with a tug and tow, they agree on passing port to port, if they are on a collision course which seems to be the case, the ferry would alter course...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 10-10-2013, 17:31
Replies: 22
Views: 4,008
Posted By Geoduck
Re: hand and leg cramps at sea for old people

Rum with your morning coffee, rum & coke for lunch, rum & oj for dinner, tequila or mescal before bed. Not necessarily in that order. Don't forget to smoke pot in between times. If this doesn't cure...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 19-09-2013, 14:06
Replies: 94
Views: 16,549
Posted By Geoduck
Re: I Almost Died Thread

The "I almost died thread"
I went to Vietnam in '68.
Do I need to say more?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-09-2013, 08:08
Replies: 76
Views: 9,227
Posted By Geoduck
Re: How do you feel about FOG?

When you are in the fog, stay out of traffic lanes! One of our ferries just deep sixed a 25' sailboat in the San Juan Islands the other day! Nobody died but the boat is resting peacefully at the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-09-2013, 07:42
Replies: 27
Views: 19,660
Posted By Geoduck
Re: The Mayan - David Crosby's legendary schooner

We put a bunch of frames and planks in the 'Ragland' back in 1979 when Neil had the boat in Ft. Lauderdale.
Then I saw the boat anchored at Half Moon Bay and saw his wife standing on the bow. I...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 08-09-2013, 07:06
Replies: 34
Views: 14,542
Posted By Geoduck
Re: 60 foot sailboat ketch super cheap - $4900

I volunteer to ride it to the bottom with my scuba gear on!
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 06-09-2013, 10:39
Replies: 75
Views: 10,655
Posted By Geoduck
Re: I Never Sleep Well Before A Storm

When I was fishing for a living,we would just shut down at night and drift - the whole fleet - you would get up every once and awhile to make sure someone wasn't about to drift down on you and tear...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 06-09-2013, 10:25
Replies: 34
Views: 14,542
Posted By Geoduck
Re: 60 foot sailboat ketch super cheap - $4900

Well Jim, it would make a nice home for the fishes but I see your point!
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-09-2013, 10:16
Replies: 188
Views: 27,035
Posted By Geoduck
Re: Giving up the ranch in Colorado and moving to a live aboard sailboat in the Keys

Fire your best shot!
I've done it all. Lived in Alaska when it was 40 below, burned wood for years, snowmobiles or rode a horse to town. Commercial fished to make a living, raised cows, horses and...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 06-09-2013, 09:08
Replies: 34
Views: 14,542
Posted By Geoduck
Re: 60 foot sailboat ketch super cheap - $4900

The best thing to do with a boat like that is sink it on a shallow reef so we can dive on it.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-09-2013, 09:03
Replies: 188
Views: 27,035
Posted By Geoduck
Re: Giving up the ranch in Colorado and moving to a live aboard sailboat in the Keys

Have you ever lived in Florida?
Maybe you ought to consider renting a shack on the land for awhile before you go out and blow all your cash on a boat.
It's not all as great as it sounds, especially...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 03-09-2013, 07:30
Replies: 62
Views: 10,857
Posted By Geoduck
Re: Dive hookahs

Hell, I might as well get in here too!
I was certified in 1964 by the RED CROSS, then later on by PADI, then later on by th U.S.ARMY. Then I wore a hard hat to work for 10 years or so. Got to see...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 03-09-2013, 07:03
Replies: 31
Views: 6,161
Posted By Geoduck
Re: Windless Might Be Dying -- Need Help

no. the 1st thing to do is check the ground wire connections at both ends.
make sure you have no corrosion at either end of your wires leading to & from your winch.
0nce you have determined that...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-08-2013, 07:27
Replies: 115
Views: 21,142
Posted By Geoduck
Re: This Just Floated Into Seattle

Every time I see one of these so called yachts, all I want to do is puke!
It should be against the law to waste resources in such a way.
Forum: Challenges 21-08-2013, 11:22
Replies: 63
Views: 13,990
Posted By Geoduck
Re: Plus-size skipper needs advice.

Your biggest problem will be finding a boat with bunks long enough for you to stretch out in. Head room might be a problem as well. What ever you do, don't compromise on these issues or you'll be...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 21-08-2013, 08:41
Replies: 26
Views: 4,121
Posted By Geoduck
Re: best place to keep your boat on the east shore of the Puget Sound and why?

I'd have to disagree with that!
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 21-08-2013, 08:22
Replies: 26
Views: 4,121
Posted By Geoduck
Re: best place to keep your boat on the east shore of the Puget Sound and why?

Come on out and I'll take you anywhere you want to go or you can rent my nimble 20 and go it on your own. I even have an rv site for rent within walking distance to skyline marina!
What more could...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 21-08-2013, 07:25
Replies: 26
Views: 4,121
Posted By Geoduck
Re: best place to keep your boat on the east shore of the Puget Sound and why?

Anacortes is the closest town to the San Juan's and has everything you need, several marinas to choose from, great access to shopping from your boat, good places to eat and drink. Cap Sante Marina is...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-08-2013, 18:04
Replies: 54
Views: 10,233
Posted By Geoduck
Re: Ketch Rig

Ketch me if you can!
A lot more options. I get bored sailing a sloop.
I sail my ketch as a cutter a lot going to wind.
Can't be beat on a reach.
More places to fly pirate flags.
More ways to...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-08-2013, 16:32
Replies: 447
Views: 107,806
Posted By Geoduck
Re: I was Bored so Pulled the Head on my Yanmar

HIZZAH!! HIZZAH!! HIZZAH!!!
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-08-2013, 06:29
Replies: 447
Views: 107,806
Posted By Geoduck
Re: I was Bored so Pulled the Head on my Yanmar

:flowers:Sailor Chick, you're amazing!
Just think, with a little luck, you get to do it all over again in about 10,000 hours!:D:popcorn:
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 05-08-2013, 21:58
Replies: 724
Views: 140,888
Posted By Geoduck
Re: What is Your Favorite Quote?

:whistling::"If ******** was music, we'd have a brass band!":whistling::popcorn:
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 05-08-2013, 21:44
Replies: 41
Views: 3,825
Posted By Geoduck
Re: Who's got a Ukulele on Board?

Don't let that old red label get away from you! If you ever decide to sell it, you call me up!
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