Careful getting that stuff on bottom paint, it can turn antifouling chalky
or otherwise change its properties.

Andrew Burton
61 W Narragansett Ave
Newport, RI
USA 02840
http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/
phone  +401 965 5260


On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 10:30 AM, Dennis C. <capt...@yahoo.com> wrote:

> FYI, oxalic acid can be found at hardware stores.  Ask for "wood bleach".
>
> Dennis C.
>
>   ------------------------------
> *From:* Rick Brass <rickbr...@earthlink.net>
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Sent:* Monday, December 10, 2012 8:55 AM
>
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List rust removal
>
> Mary Kate “On and Off”. Or maybe its “On ‘n Off”. Anyway, it will take
> care of rust and the brown stains on the waterline.
>
> The active ingredient is oxalic acid, so be careful how you apply it (with
> gloves) and rinse thoroughly.
>
> I’ve also used a cheap cleaning product from the dollar store whose active
> ingredient was oxalic acid, and it worked fine. Since it was not marketed
> for “marine” use it was a whole lot less expensive than the Mary Kate stuff.
>
>
> Rick Brass
> Washington, NC
>
>
>
> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *
> wwadjo...@aol.com
> *Sent:* Sunday, December 09, 2012 1:22 PM
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List rust removal
>
> What are favorites for removing rust stains on fiberglass.  Tried CLR, bar
> keeper' friend, comet with bleach.  All helped some, but not perfect.
>
> Bill Walker
> Evening Star
> C n c 36
> Pentwater, Mi
> ----- Reply message -----
> From: "Rick Brass" <rickbr...@earthlink.net>
> To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> Subject: Stus-List FW: Charging System Advice - Windlass installation
> Date: Sun, Dec 9, 2012 12:47 pm
>
> Reposted message. The first try was too big for the list. I did not
> realize all the previous discussion was still attached.
>
> *From:* Rick Brass [mailto:rickbr...@earthlink.net<rickbr...@earthlink.net>]
>
> *Sent:* Sunday, December 09, 2012 12:11 PM
> *To:* 'cnc-list@cnc-list.com'
> *Subject:* RE: Stus-List Charging System Advice - Windlass installation
>
> I can’t say that I’ve ever noticed a problem with moisture or smells on
> Imzadi – at least moisture through the anchor compartment. It’s certainly
> true that any water that comes in is going to end up in the bilge. But the
> hole is only about 2”x3”, and is internal to the windlass (or was covered
> by the hawse pipe before now) so the amount of water that gets in is pretty
> minimal. The sounds of Eastern North Carolina are brackish to salt water,
> with mostly mud bottoms. I try to get the mud off the chain as it comes in,
> and haven’t particularly noticed a smell from the 100 ft or so of damp
> nylon that ends up in the locker. Maybe it because of the power vents in
> the boat, or maybe a smell and I’m just used to it. But I understand your
> concerns.
>
> When I had moisture in the v-berth cushions, it was because of a leaking
> foredeck hatch. But since I have replaced the lens and the hatch seals,
> I’ve not had a problem. I have a Nicro vent to install in the foredeck
> hatch, but have not gotten around to it yet.
>
> Regarding the anchor roller, try looking at the list archives for
> September 2011. There were a number of bow roller arrangements discussed,
> with photos of a couple of alternatives, and sources for add on rollers.
> IIRC, Peter Deppich had a pretty slick arrangement that he bought from a
> source in Canada, and which bolted to the stem of the boat using some of
> the existing stem fitting attachment points. I recall it because I thought
> about adding one to Imzadi, but elected to go to Stainless Outfitters for
> an “anchor Carrier” so I can carry 2 anchors on the bow.
>
>
> Rick Brass
> Washington, NC
>
>
>
> *From:* CnC-List 
> [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com<cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>]
> *On Behalf Of *djhaug...@juno.com
> *Sent:* Sunday, December 09, 2012 11:22 AM
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Charging System Advice - Windlass installation
>
> Hi Rick,
>
> I do have that locker up at the bow.  It is pretty large and any water
> that will end up in there will end up in the bilge.  However, it will run
> though the storage under the V-Birth to get there.  I'm just not sure i
> want that.  I guess I could pipe a drain through there.  I'd really rather
> have a separate compartment for that with a drain through the hull.  I
> guess I could do it the way you did for temporary and then glass in a
> compartment later.  It seems you get a whole lot of access to the anchor
> line by just dropping it into that compartment.  I'm just afraid of all
> that added moisture in the cabin, not to mention smell.  We had some real
> moisture issues and the bedding was very moist...yuck  but, I think it had
> more to do with the time of year and the humidity in the air we had at
> night.
>
> That sure seems like a beefy solution you came up with!  I'll probably
> borrow some of your ingenuity.  I'll still have the bow roller solution to
> contend with, as well...  I was thinking of taking the bow fitting off and
> taking it to a fabricator to see if we could come up with a solution.  My
> idea is to get a couple of, off the shelf, anchor rollers and then modify
> them with stainless plating for a direct replacement bow fitting.
>
> Danny
>
>
>
>
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