Topic: Discussion / Bottom Paint Recommendations Wanted!

Was wondering what kind of bottom paint people are using on the bay? We’ve used Petit Trinidad on our Hans Christian 38 for the past eight years to good effect. However, I’ve just had all the paint removed to apply an epoxy bottom and it looks like there are many sub $200/gallon paints out there that might do the job just as well?

Thanks,
Todd

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Topic: Discussion / Un-freezing a Schaefer genoa car: any ideas?

2 things to try:

• add a healthy amount of white vinegar to the water, it does a great job of eating away mild corrosion and calcified salt crystals.

• If I were starting from scratch I would set them on their sides (dry) and spray some WD40 as close the shaft and bearings as I could so that it runs down into the bearings. Keep reapplying every few hours until you’re able to get them to roll with a little force.

-Todd

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Topic: Discussion / Marine facilities with maps

I just came across this site on the web:

http://www.activecaptain.com/OTW.php

which looks like it might be a promising new way to lookup marine facilities in the bay!

However, for a more current and very up to date list I still like boatingsf:

http://www.boatingsf.com/facilities_index.php

-Todd

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Topic: Wanted / Bosun's Chair or some way up my mast

Chris, I’d recommend hitting West and buying their bosuns chair or you can hit REI and buy a climbing harness for even less (but it won’t be as comfortable to sit in as a bosuns chair).

-Todd

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Topic: Wanted / Autohelm 3000 autopilot

We currently have an Autohelm 3000 and I would like a second one as a backup! Email thuss [at] gabrito [dot] com

Topic: Wanted / 200-300 ft of 3/4" anchor line

I’m looking for between 200-300ft of 3/4” anchor rhode. Must be in almost new condition.

Email thuss [at] gabrito [dot] com