cleaning the wishbone.

[Bill M]

The N30 #335 that I purchased at the end of March is ready for the water and I need to get it in quickly. The mast was never taken down (which how to pull the tapered mast is a question for another time) but the wishbone was lowered to the deck. I want to clean the wishbone without turning it into another major project and am looking for ideas to just make it smooth and clean. My thought is a white scotch-brite pad with soap and water but I'm sure I am not the first to do this and will appreciate any suggestions.

Bill Mortensen

N30U #335

Stonington, CT

[Ward Woodruff]

Hi Bill,

White scotchbrite, soap and water sound fine for cleaning.  Once clean, as told by Mike Quill, coat the wishbone with Boeshield T9.  Boeshield is an aerosol which when dry leaves a wax film to prevent corrosion. It helps keep the sail clean where the sail contacts the wishbone. 

You can get Boesheild at Defender. 

Ward Woodruff

N33 #8 Margery

Niantic Bay,  Ct

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On May 16, 2021, at 9:37 PM, Bill M <wmorten...@gmail.com> wrote:

The N30 #335 that I purchased at the end of March is ready for the water and I need to get it in quickly. The mast was never taken down (which how to pull the tapered mast is a question for another time) but the wishbone was lowered to the deck. I want to clean the wishbone without turning it into another major project and am looking for ideas to just make it smooth and clean. My thought is a white scotch-brite pad with soap and water but I'm sure I am not the first to do this and will appreciate any suggestions.

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Bill Mortensen

N30U #335

Stonington, CT

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[Bob Neches (Solar Wind, N26C #143)]

Bill,

Responding to " how to pull the tapered mast is a question for another time":

When you do get around to pulling the mast, download the Nonsuch 30 Ultra volume 2 manual from the members side of the Nonsuch.org website.  Basic information about handling the mast is on the 9th through 13th pages.

-- Bob

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   Nonsuch 26C #143

[Ernie Abugov N22 - #56 "Moustaches" Toronto]

Bill -

Don't you worry a bit about pulling the mast - it'll pop out like a bad tooth, honestly. I won't get into any of this here but just read the material as Mr. Neches suggests. It will not be difficult, I promise. 

Ernie A. in Toronto

[Bill Mortensen]

Thanks everyone, I’ll do the reading. The issue is that I want to store the boat at a small boatyard next winter and the concern expressed there was holding onto the mast with their crane. 

Bill 

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[Fred Rachwitz]

Ther is a simple but not obvious trick for lifting the mast. I have seen it done but am not qualified to describe it adequately, but others will be and I think you can find references to it it past emails. 

Fred Rachwitz

Concerto

Nonsuch 30 U #445

Harbor Springs, Michigan

Northern Lake Michigan

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On May 17, 2021, at 11:38 AM, Bill Mortensen <wmorten...@gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks everyone, I’ll do the reading. The issue is that I want to store the boat at a small boatyard next winter and the concern expressed there was holding onto the mast with their crane. 

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[Tom Schoenhofer 26C#28 North Star Penetanguishene]

The method of slinging the mast is in the Nonsuch manual. It is straightforward and there should be no concern. You just add a heavy dock line from the sling to one of the heavy eyes at the mast base. This line is going to carry the entire weight of the mast so should be nice and hefty. 

Remember to place the boom over the hole first.

Tom

26C #28

Penetang

[Mariner's Cat V 26C Brentwood Bay BC]

I find a second line to the carry loop helps ease it over the lights....

As for cleaning the boom.  VIM, a bath room cleaner sold in places like the Dollar store, Wallymart, Canadian Tire does a excellent job.  I polish it after with Nufinish. 

VIM will also clean the rub rail and fenders, anything vinyl. BUT not dodger windows as there is a mild abrasive in VIM .. Bob Jenkins put me on to this magic stuff. 

[Mark Powers La Reina 26C Vancouver, B.C.]

I believe that Rumpole of the Old Bailey is directed by "She Who Must Be Obeyed", to purchase Vim on a regular basis.

Mark Powers

[Tim in STL]

For those of us south of the border VIM is hard to come by.  Amazon has a VIM cream and a VIM lemon scented dishwashing soap.  Can't seem to find VIM Bathroom cleaner.

Tim in STL

White O’morn NS26U #216

Harbor Point Yacht Club

West Alton, MO

[Mariner's Cat V 26C Brentwood Bay BC]

Here is the VIM I use. Comes in various flavours :)

You are right it is hard to find in the US.  It was on Amazon for a while, but no longer. Something in a similar package called CIF might be available...

https://www.rona.ca/en/vim-cleaner-lemon-scent-500-ml-21229-0684002

[Mark Powers La Reina 26C Vancouver, B.C.]

Probably the VIM cream is what you want. Send the link and Thor can let you know if it will do the trick.

Mark Powers

[Tom Schoenhofer 26C#28 North Star Penetanguishene]

VIM cream is mostly very fine, works well on shoe marks in the cockpit.

Turtle Wax polishing compound is a little more aggressive and seems to work faster (less elbow strain) than VIM, in my opinion. 

If you use "Turtle Wax With Polishing Compound" I believe it has silicone in it so if you plan to paint later don't use it, however this is a one step polish and wax.

You could be Polish and use polish. The Polish are avid sailors.

Tom

26C #28

Penetang

[blue...@gmail.com]

Out of curiosity, how does VIM compare with Bar Keeper's Friend?

[Mariner's Cat V 26C Brentwood Bay BC]

Bar Keepers has something like oxalitic acid in it, VIM is milder I believe.  I be inclined to use  dish soap and 20% vinegar or a paint scratch remover/ cleaners. 3M Cleaner - Wax would work well.