How would you clean rope around wheel?
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Malish
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A handwashing detergent such as Daz a small stiff brush, warm water, patience and time
Quandary
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It might stand power washing if you went very carefully, but I would try the detergent first, agree with the suggestion of hand wash powder.
You are really getting stuck in to the old boat at last Steve.
Warning, never let a power washer near a leather wheel, I could tell you how I know.
You are really getting stuck in to the old boat at last Steve.
Warning, never let a power washer near a leather wheel, I could tell you how I know.
steve yates
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Last couple of years since she came out, trying to run two businesses and look after Jo has been a bit hectic. Lockdown has finally taken a lot of prssure off as I have no work till August so now have the time. With being allowed out of the house now and the good weather, we're taking advantage of it. When the rain comes back I'll do work stuff, until then, it's fettlin all the way. As you know I would rather just go sail it, but since thats not an option I am actually finding I'm enjoying fixing her up!
AntarcticPilot
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It looks like a straightforward Turk's Head, which is a really easy knot to tie. I'd suggest that learning to do that will provide a much better and more satisfying solution than trying to clean up the old one - nothing will penetrate all the crevices and crossovers in the existing knot.
steve yates
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It's the rope wrapping around the wheel I mean, sorry. The Turks head is just to mark centre wheel position.
AntarcticPilot
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I can't make out the details on my phone, but there are several really simple ways to achieve a neat wrapping. Half-hitching is one usual way; if you always do the half hitches in the same direction, you get a rather pleasing spiral pattern; if you alternate directions, you get a straight, more architectural sort of effect. Half hitching avoids needing to keep the tension on the rope, as each hitch locks itself. Simple serving is much harder to do; the best way to get a good result is to use a serving tool, which keeps a constant tension in the line. Ashley's book of knots is a good reference.
Choose a non-slippery rope to do it, though.
tudorsailor
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Why not cover the wheel with leather? I used Seadogs and she supplied a cover that fitted perfectly and looks great
Marine Leather Work - Sea Dogs
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PetiteFleur
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My boat also had rope like yours around the wheel when we got it - I pressure washed it and discovered it was actually alternating blue and white rope, possibly not the best way as it is vicious on the rope. I then fitted a wheel cover and not had to do it since. Nowadays I would wash it as mentioned.
steve yates
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Naa, I like the rope, just need to give it a good clean
Stemar
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The nice thing about cleaning is that it costs next to nothing and, if it doesn't work, you have all the other options. My first thought would be to try Vanish or one of the Aldidl alternatives.
If the worst comes to the worst, a few metres of string won't break the bank. If you've got the time you could try something a bit fancier - for example
You wouldn't be able to use the same method, but it wouldn't be hard to work out.
If the worst comes to the worst, a few metres of string won't break the bank. If you've got the time you could try something a bit fancier - for example
You wouldn't be able to use the same method, but it wouldn't be hard to work out.