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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

20-08-2011, 11:52

Replies: 48

Scraping Barnacles with Hull in the Water

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Posted By sdowney717

Re: Scraping Barnacles with Hull in the Water

a true tale and true, you dont have to believe me. why do you think I am making up my intentions??

the boat is a 37 foot eggharbor, has a full length keel draws 3.5 feet so the depth is not great...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

20-08-2011, 11:04

Replies: 48

Scraping Barnacles with Hull in the Water

Views: 44,024

Posted By sdowney717

Re: Scraping Barnacles with Hull in the Water

good idea, how do you size those hoods to your head?
I was thinking of an XL neoprene 5 mm hood.

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

20-08-2011, 09:16

Replies: 48

Scraping Barnacles with Hull in the Water

Views: 44,024

Posted By sdowney717

Re: Scraping Barnacles with Hull in the Water

I think I will use my ear muffs, older ones plastic with foam used for load noises.
I just dont want strange criters swimming into my ears.
This will be interesting experiment.
One thing also to...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

19-08-2011, 10:58

Replies: 48

Scraping Barnacles with Hull in the Water

Views: 44,024

Posted By sdowney717

Re: Scraping Barnacles with Hull in the Water

would a swim cap like this be a good idea and also keep water from your ears?
Swim Cap with Chin Strap - Bubble Crepe Finish | eBay...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

19-08-2011, 10:54

Replies: 48

Scraping Barnacles with Hull in the Water

Views: 44,024

Posted By sdowney717

Re: Scraping Barnacles with Hull in the Water

"You can also get covered with larvae"

larvae? of what?
does not sound pleasant.
I bought a mask and will have plastic and oak scraper

I used to be good at holding my breath under water, we...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

15-08-2011, 10:32

Replies: 48

Scraping Barnacles with Hull in the Water

Views: 44,024

Posted By sdowney717

Re: Scraping Barnacles with Hull in the Water

how about a rope tied to the boat to aid in pulling yourself back up from under the water?
I have some large lead weights. i read need to start with about 5 lbs and might need up to 25 lbs of weight...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

15-08-2011, 10:00

Replies: 48

Scraping Barnacles with Hull in the Water

Views: 44,024

Posted By sdowney717

Re: scraping barnacles with hull in the water

would you go in at high tide? I think so. I have 8 feet at high and 3 or 4 feet at low.
the boat is off the Chesapeake bay near Hampton VA. the bottom is a mucky soft mud. I like the swim cap idea...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

15-08-2011, 09:11

Replies: 48

Scraping Barnacles with Hull in the Water

Views: 44,024

Posted By sdowney717

Scraping Barnacles with Hull in the Water

how do you do this without hauling out the boat?
do you just swim under with a scraper?

I was thinking if i did, I would put on long pants, long sleeves, a face mask, ear plugs, old sneakers and...

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