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Bob, a right jolly elf , drove Santa's reindeer , Rudolph, To a Christmas parade of lights at Joe Wheeler Lodge and marina. Merry Christmas!

FDA and CDC allow us to use a 0.2 micron filter to remove bacteria in the water to perform high level disinfect of medical equipment. Probably ok to drink at this level of filtration.

Well, when you really put some thought into it ,anything that requires constant replenishing of fluids because of a leak, is most likely being better maintained than one that just gets new oil or fluid every 50 hours. Oh, no disposal problems! If a Lycoming engine is getting a quart and a half...

Hi Y'all A very acceptable sealing mechanism for machined mating surfaces is to use Indian Head gasket cement on the surfaces (light coat) then carefully lay a silk thread inside all bolt holes . This is used on aircraft engine crankcase halves when assembling. Works on any machined mating...

I'm sure glad I'm not in charge because the first response I had was "NUKE'EM from orbit" as Sigourney Weaver said in Aliens . However it make sense to let our military set yachts as bait now. It would then be easy to make examples of the criminals when caught in a trap. No mercy no quarter. I...

Unfortunately the hostages taken Friday have been killed. I was hoping for a better outcome. It is hard for me to imagine having so little to live for that when surrounded by US warships, I would choose armed confrontation with a grenade launcher. Perhaps I'm giving too much credit to the...

I'm sad as well for the survivor and the terror she must have endured during this time. I recently followed a long thread concerning firearms on board on sailnet/crusiers forum and of course we all know how these discussions take a life of their own. This problem of other countries disarming...

You will get tired of punching 40 foam plugs , why not just cut two and use Gorilla Glue to seal the tube with the plugs at each end. The pole will be lighter and it will still float. Just be sure to recess the foam plugs so the end fittings will seat properly. While you are at it add just...

Try ,Aircraft Spruce , you should be able to find them on line. They specialize in supplying the aircraft homebuilder market. You might be surprised at the cross over products between sailing and aircraft building. Sleepingsquirrel

I have read that coating a prop with STP works well. However, I read this is some sailing magazine before EPA was a household word. I strongly suspect that the impact of STP pollution is far outweighed by better fuel economy of a clean prop. That is my story and I'm sticking to it.

removing broken fittings or bolts HI, If you can get to the remainder of this fitting with a drill. There are left-handed drill bits which will often grab the broken fitting or bolt and because the drill is running lefty-loosey will turn it out. I get these left-handed bits from Harbor...