She got a couple different type to try out.
babiesrus.com
Bought Corner Protectors
Debbie bought some table corner guards from Babies R US and we will try them on the solar panel on top of the dodger so as not to cut up our arms or face on the sharp corners.
She got a couple different type to try out.
babiesrus.com
She got a couple different type to try out.
babiesrus.com
Whipping snubbers line.
Did some whipping on the snubbers line.
Got the all line snubber whipped, that is the ½ line 27 or so feet in length.
This line we will use to tie the Pruist knot.
prusik
Got the all line snubber whipped, that is the ½ line 27 or so feet in length.
This line we will use to tie the Pruist knot.
prusik
Up foot switch rope drum
Ok got the new up foot switch for the rope drum and added some chafe protection on the wires as I have done with the others. I simply added some heat shrink to the wires for chafe protection.
We will install it soon. There is a catch of course. The Bruce type anchor will sit on or close to the switch when it is stored in the anchor locker. We will possibly need to work something out for that.
The rope gypsy can be used to haul someone up the mast so if the Bruce was stored there it would need to be moved for that job.
However the rope gypsy will be used primarily for the Bruce anchor, so it will be out of the anchor locker and the foot switch will be free to use if that is the case.
We will install it soon. There is a catch of course. The Bruce type anchor will sit on or close to the switch when it is stored in the anchor locker. We will possibly need to work something out for that.
The rope gypsy can be used to haul someone up the mast so if the Bruce was stored there it would need to be moved for that job.
However the rope gypsy will be used primarily for the Bruce anchor, so it will be out of the anchor locker and the foot switch will be free to use if that is the case.
The Fishing YoYo - 2011
September 2011 - Marina Cortez San Diego, CA
We have one of these but have never used it yet.
We have a club as we or I do not want booze on our boat. Not religious just a non drinker and do not want to be tempted.
We have one of these but have never used it yet.
We have a club as we or I do not want booze on our boat. Not religious just a non drinker and do not want to be tempted.
Vegetarian
Thai Chickpeas
From S/V Encanto
1 ½ C. Dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
3 C. Coconut milk
1 tea. Minced garlic
¾ # Sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1 in. chunks
1 C. Coarsely chopped tomatoes
1 Tbsp. Curry powder
2 teas. Dried basil
¼ C. minced cilantro
1-2 Tbsp. Soy sauce
Add last: ½ C. minced fresh basil, if available.
In pressure cooker, combine drained chickpeas, coconut milk, garlic, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, curry powder and cilantro. After it comes to pressure, cook 15-18 min. Let pressure come down naturally. May be served on a bed of lettuce with a side of rice or pasta.
Tofu Loaf
From S/V Encanto
10 oz. Carton tofu, dried
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 C. carrots, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. Butter
½ C. celery or jicama, diced
3 Tbsp. Olives, chopped (black or green)
1 egg
½ C whole wheat flour
2 Tbsp. Oyster sauce
Drain and pat dry tofu.
Fry onion and carrots in butter till soft and caramelized, about 8 minutes. Let cool.
Mix in bowl, celery, olives, egg, flour and oyster sauce. Stir in onion and carrot mixture. Crumble in tofu. Blend.
Shape into patties and fry or bake in greased loaf pan at 350 deg. For 30 minutes
“VIP” Super insulation panels
I found some VIP insulation.
Ultra-R™, Glacier Bay’s vacuum super insulation
They are pricey but with an R value of R-36, provides 10 times the insulation value of foam, yet is only 1 3/8” thick.
glacierbaytechnology.com
To order, contact your nearest Glacier Bay dealer or call (510) 437-9100.
Ultra-R™, Glacier Bay’s vacuum super insulation
They are pricey but with an R value of R-36, provides 10 times the insulation value of foam, yet is only 1 3/8” thick.
glacierbaytechnology.com
To order, contact your nearest Glacier Bay dealer or call (510) 437-9100.
This pic is of the VIP on a refer project on a Nor'Sea 27
Salon Courtesy lights
We have all the red courtesy lights working. Have had them working for a while now. Can not say we use them much but they do look cool. You can see one here in the galley under the stove.
Put a different LED one under the step as the round LED ones we used evry where else hit you in the eyes. Ours is a black housing.
Knotlog gauge
I had asked our diver to look at out knotlog impeller to see if it was there before I pulled it out for repair.
Our diver just said:
Your spedometer is there, it was clog!.
So it could be we will have a Knotlog a working!
Our diver just said:
Your spedometer is there, it was clog!.
So it could be we will have a Knotlog a working!
Painting window frames 5
Got this back from Tom Brown on s/v Eagle
"That appears to be a optical illusion. The glass does indeed have a 3/8" bend to it."
Hmm.. guess we are back to window square 1
"That appears to be a optical illusion. The glass does indeed have a 3/8" bend to it."
Hmm.. guess we are back to window square 1
Painting window frames 4
I found this picture on the FOGers group I think of a front window, glass.
Interesting:
In the pick it looks like the frames have bulges in them to accommodate the glass window. So it could be the glass is not curved, the frame is allowing the glass to be straight. This window is on s/v Eagle.
Interesting:
In the pick it looks like the frames have bulges in them to accommodate the glass window. So it could be the glass is not curved, the frame is allowing the glass to be straight. This window is on s/v Eagle.
Stainless Steel Wok
BOAT•UMBRELLA
We have a BOAT•UMBRELLATM from Magma that we got when we had the Catalina 30’. It works nice but we seldom use it now. I have heard of people using them in the dink for the sun and also pointing them toward the bow to keep off the spray when sitting forward.
Some other ones:
unclesamsumbrella.com
Some other ones:
unclesamsumbrella.com
Serving/Cutting Table
We have a 12-3/4” x 20” Bait/Filet Mate™ Serving/Cutting Table by Magma. When I sold the old\new square grill I also let go of the clamp that holds the table to the rail. It also worked on our old\new square grill. I should not have sold it with the grill. The clamp that holds the table to the rail was different than the one in the picture. Ours held the table to the SS 1” rail.
It cost more than I want to spend right now to replace it. We have not been using the table so the purchase is on hold. Maybe we will find one at the marine swap meet.
The table complements the round grills nicely as it gives you a place to put the food, dishes etc. We plan on just putting it out when we grill. It does take up some of the limited rail space. I want to put it by the grill and that would place it by the T in the cockpit. I want to keep the T clear so I can lean out while at the helm. We have not put anything in the cockpit or on the rail by the T. It is a nice clean are.
Right now we store the table under the stove inside where the door is. Not a bad spot but seems a waste of space for the table. We will move it soon. Could make a place for it in the lazzerett, it seems a better place.
It cost more than I want to spend right now to replace it. We have not been using the table so the purchase is on hold. Maybe we will find one at the marine swap meet.
The table complements the round grills nicely as it gives you a place to put the food, dishes etc. We plan on just putting it out when we grill. It does take up some of the limited rail space. I want to put it by the grill and that would place it by the T in the cockpit. I want to keep the T clear so I can lean out while at the helm. We have not put anything in the cockpit or on the rail by the T. It is a nice clean are.
Right now we store the table under the stove inside where the door is. Not a bad spot but seems a waste of space for the table. We will move it soon. Could make a place for it in the lazzerett, it seems a better place.
Baby Corner Protectors
As you can see we would like something pleasing to look at and that would hold up under wind and sea conditions. They would not look or stay looking good or stay put in the marine environment.
The SP may look like it is not in the way but you do at times when the boat is moving you brush by it. The corner edges are very jagged and sharp. In a bad sea they could tear you up and that is the worst time, if there were ever a better?
We will also be adding two more 135’s and a smaller one on the bimini.
The “Dream Baby Round Corner Protectors 8 Pack” look good.
I found them on amazon.com.
Something like this would work.
Need to find out what the dimensions represent?
Product Dimensions: 8 x 4 x 2 inches ; 1.6 ounces
What is height width depth?
We will also be adding two more 135’s and a smaller one on the bimini.
The “Dream Baby Round Corner Protectors 8 Pack” look good.
I found them on amazon.com.
Something like this would work.
Need to find out what the dimensions represent?
Product Dimensions: 8 x 4 x 2 inches ; 1.6 ounces
What is height width depth?
Sink Basket
We have been trying to add another Sink Basket and a stopper but have not found the right size. I am not sure what that size is. I think the stopper is 1 5/8.
I would be nice to save on water when rinsing the dishes.
I would be nice to save on water when rinsing the dishes.
Henckels knifes purchased and keep an edge
San Diego CA, January 2011
We have a Henckels Kitchen Block Set of knifes and then added some Henckels steak knives to the set.
They are nice and seem to do the job fine.
We have a Henckels Kitchen Block Set of knifes and then added some Henckels steak knives to the set.
They are nice and seem to do the job fine.
We ended up getting rid of the wooden block and are using the knife sheaths instead.
Tea Kettle
We bought a KitchenAid 2-Quart Stainless Steel Tea Kettle and it has a great whistle. It also is easy to keep up. The handle could have more of a heat protector but I like it.
I like some coffee and Debbie likes tea so I make coffee in a press and she uses tea bags. This makes the tea pot a very useful item for us.
I think we got it from Amozon.com but they have them at BB&B.
“A stylish addition to your kitchen, this 2-quart tea kettle with removable lid in a sleek brushed 18/10 stainless steel is just the thing for tea time. The handle features a heat-resistant silicone for a safe grip and the kettle has a triple-ply base guaranteeing you fast and even heating. A whistle lets you know when the water is ready. Measures 7" H x 8" W x 9" L. Hand wash only. Limited lifetime warranty.”
I like some coffee and Debbie likes tea so I make coffee in a press and she uses tea bags. This makes the tea pot a very useful item for us.
I think we got it from Amozon.com but they have them at BB&B.
“A stylish addition to your kitchen, this 2-quart tea kettle with removable lid in a sleek brushed 18/10 stainless steel is just the thing for tea time. The handle features a heat-resistant silicone for a safe grip and the kettle has a triple-ply base guaranteeing you fast and even heating. A whistle lets you know when the water is ready. Measures 7" H x 8" W x 9" L. Hand wash only. Limited lifetime warranty.”
Oxo Good Grips
I like the Oxo Good Grips products and have bought a lot for the boat. Like the timer and other products. I have gotten them form BB$Beyond.
Although the timer takes batteries I like it. Could go simple with a wind up one but this one keeps reminding me it is time. Wind up you get one ring and that’s it.
The turners are also good for installing the port holes (buttle) but they need to get trashed after :).
Although the timer takes batteries I like it. Could go simple with a wind up one but this one keeps reminding me it is time. Wind up you get one ring and that’s it.
The turners are also good for installing the port holes (buttle) but they need to get trashed after :).
Collapsible Prep Bowl Set
We also recently bought this Progressive International Collapsible Prep Bowl Set, Blue and White from Amizon.com.
I had previously bought some nice rubber bowls (Oxo Good Grips) from BB&Beyond but they took up a lot of room to store. The smaller one we kept on the boat as it has a pour spout I like and is a handy bowl. The others we removed.
So this bowl set helps take the place of the ones we removed. I think we still need a larger one for the Jiffy pop corn I like to make on the stove for when we watch movies on the boat.
I had previously bought some nice rubber bowls (Oxo Good Grips) from BB&Beyond but they took up a lot of room to store. The smaller one we kept on the boat as it has a pour spout I like and is a handy bowl. The others we removed.
So this bowl set helps take the place of the ones we removed. I think we still need a larger one for the Jiffy pop corn I like to make on the stove for when we watch movies on the boat.
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