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On racing boats it is common practice to add small labels. You can't lose them, and unfamiliar crew can find things. It helps with...

I always liked ~ 4-6" deep trays with flanges so that they hang from the lip. These are for smaller things that you use more frequently...

Oxiclean contains percarbonate, which releases H2O2 when dissolved in water. Soak for several hours, by which time the H2O2 is gone. It...

Or use the more proven approach of Oxiclean. It is basically peroxide in a controlled dosage and release. Follow the instructions.

:ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: . We all took chemistry in school, but most did not think it was important and quickly forgot...

The other problem is the motion of the transom. On a planing boat, the transom level is fixed. With a displacement hull it moves up and...

^^ this. But give it a good long (at least hours and overnight is better) soak with penitrating oil first. I like PB Blaster, but AFT...

Bump. How do you decide when a cotter, split ring, or wire, or other is best? Strength and wear. Cotter or split ring. Not as good as...

Have you every encountered a boat towing a barge on a long cable? The lights tell you to look for a cable. In his situation, since he...

I wouldn't worry. You could have also asked him how he would like it if everyone display random, meaningless lights. Leave the turn...

I miss-typed. I meant to say split rings. My bad, I apologize. New split rings are tight and difficult to snag, but with use they open...

I think this is an interesting point that merits discussion. I've done this a few times (turnbuckles), generally when original clip is...

Just a poor example.... Split pins do catch on things and slice them - f'r example, fingers. Should I chose to use bolts I'll use...

And don't forget the bar lube.

A lot of interesting points. Having done a fair bit of tree work, most arborists carry a Silky Saw (or equivalent) for everything...