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Removing Corrosion

Posted by on 3-30-12 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Tweet Removing Corrosion White vinegar will effectively dissolve salt in the workings of marine hardware fittings. The part needs to be fully immersed in the vinegar for at least 24 hours (or longer depending on how much salt built-up there is) then flushed with fresh water and re-lubed as prescribed by the manufacturer. The mild acid of the vinegar can breathe new life into rope clutches, zippers, cam cleats, end fitting pistons and and a host of other common deck equipment. For tiller...

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Voyage of Traveler

Posted by on 7-23-10 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Tweet Traveler has now completed a three-year circumnavigation. Traveler Postcard From San Diego June 30, 2010 We’re back in the United States of America!  After a very rough Baja Bash clawing our way into the wind and waves, against the current and up the coast from Cabo San Lucas, Traveler is safely in the Guest Slip at the Southwestern Yacht Club, where we are very much enjoying our stay. The club was recently totally rebuilt and is gorgeous. Last night Barbara and I took the dinghy...

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