Rod a mod from Tod Posted February 3, 2014 Report Posted February 3, 2014 Until they leak as the seal has gone and had no regular maintenance Perhaps a quick glance at my signature, presuming you can see it on your device, and you will understand my tongue in cheek comments.
Ace 01 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Posted February 3, 2014 Was it one of these 'Russian Wives' brokerage firms ? Sorry, couldnt resist, I tried and failed. Just what I was thinking Ann
PhilR Posted February 3, 2014 Report Posted February 3, 2014 I am in discussions with my insurance company as my mushroom leaked. It seems I should have done maintenance on it. However I am still trying to establish what that actually means. What damage did the leaking mushroom vent do? And how old is the boat and the mushroom vent?
junior Posted February 4, 2014 Report Posted February 4, 2014 Am I the only person who likes polishing brass??? Cheers Gareth No. Although I've given up for the winter.
Emerald Fox Posted February 4, 2014 Report Posted February 4, 2014 Tom - a good list that! We are buying our first NB and need to paint a fox on it, I have some ideas already. Are you painting your own fox? What kind of paints does one use? I'm in the process of composing our "things-to-do" list and it's gonna be pretty long! One thing I wonder about is where can one clean one's boat, I mean wash the exterior? Does one have to do this kind of thing at night so others don't notice the run-off going into the...er...canal??!! If there's anyone here who's good at painting a boat name sign and would like to have a go at ours, offers considered: we're after a witch riding a springing/jumping fox. Boat in south Birmingham at the moment...
Tom Richmond Posted February 4, 2014 Report Posted February 4, 2014 Was it one of these 'Russian Wives' brokerage firms ? Sorry, couldnt resist, I tried and failed. Haha - Closer than you think though, she's Swedish.
Tom Richmond Posted February 4, 2014 Report Posted February 4, 2014 Tom - a good list that! We are buying our first NB and need to paint a fox on it, I have some ideas already. Are you painting your own fox? What kind of paints does one use? I'm in the process of composing our "things-to-do" list and it's gonna be pretty long! One thing I wonder about is where can one clean one's boat, I mean wash the exterior? Does one have to do this kind of thing at night so others don't notice the run-off going into the...er...canal??!! If there's anyone here who's good at painting a boat name sign and would like to have a go at ours, offers considered: we're after a witch riding a springing/jumping fox. Boat in south Birmingham at the moment... Is Emerald Fox your Boat name then? I will probably be having a go at our fox, though haven't started thinking about it yet. Might be this summer, more likely it'll roll over to next year... If cleaning the outside of your boat, you can get eco friendly detergents (ecover) and also specially formulated eco 'boat soap'. You only need the one bottle, once it runs out just refill with your choice of cleaning fluid and you can always point to the bottle and exclaim your innocence!
Emerald Fox Posted February 4, 2014 Report Posted February 4, 2014 "Emerald Fox" is the name of my small 5m long open boat here at home (20hp Evinrude outboard), the name for our NB should be "Witchy & Foxy" / "Foxy & Witchy" (or perhaps in Finnish: "Noita & Kettu"). Have copied your list and will rummage thru' it to see what's appropriate for us
Rob@BSSOffice Posted February 4, 2014 Report Posted February 4, 2014 What is on your maintenance list. I can understand hull blacking, engine and or generator. What external fittings do you have on your list, when,how and what do you do. Any thoughts test the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms weekly when aboard Check the fire extinguisher for damage and pressure loss every few months e.g. quarter Clean the stove flue pipe every six months or sooner especially if it is having heavy use or unseasoned or softwood is being burnt Check gas pressure weekly if you have a bubble tester Check gas hoses routinely for signs of cracking or deterioration Check batteries for fluid and check the restraints and that the battery connections are sound and that the terminals are covered. Check stoves for gaps, missing plates, door glass, stove pipes for signs of escaping combustion gases. Check the bilges for oil Check engine mounts for security Check on engine hoses Check fuel systems for security and leaks including tanks, fillers hoses, vent hose and fuel delivery lines Just a few pointers
Whitewater Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Posted February 5, 2014 Rob I noticed no mention of mushroom vents test the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms weekly when aboard Check the fire extinguisher for damage and pressure loss every few months e.g. quarter Clean the stove flue pipe every six months or sooner especially if it is having heavy use or unseasoned or softwood is being burnt Check gas pressure weekly if you have a bubble tester Check gas hoses routinely for signs of cracking or deterioration Check batteries for fluid and check the restraints and that the battery connections are sound and that the terminals are covered. Check stoves for gaps, missing plates, door glass, stove pipes for signs of escaping combustion gases. Check the bilges for oil Check engine mounts for security Check on engine hoses Check fuel systems for security and leaks including
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