"basskisser" wrote in message
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JimH wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
JimH wrote:
I misjudged the waterline on my boat when I applied the epoxy barrier
and
bottom paint.

I will not try to fix the epoxy barrier coat coverage but I will be
raising
the bottom paint line when I put the boat on the trailer (in
preparation for
our vacation on Put-In-Bay) next week.

So how do you remove the scum line? I have brushed it off every time
I have
been in the water and washing down the boat and outdrive, but a scum
line
remains.

TIA!



JimH,

Scum Line Remover (Oxalic acid)

Did you decide to change mechanics? One who forgets to change the
impeller when asks and uses incorrect parts is an even more very
expensive "accident" just around the corner.

There is an old expression "Fool me once, shame on you, Fool me twice,
shame on me".


--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!


How many times do I have to tell you the he did not *forget* to change
the impeller.

Why are you so obsessed with this, especially bringing it up in a
totally unrelated thread?

But do you think that mechanic is a good one? After all, you did ask
him to change it, and they didn't. After that, it failed, causing you
engine to overheat. Overheating an engine is never, ever good for it.


I've decided that there are more good mechanics than we realize. The problem
is that many of them are lousy teachers & communicators, and without those
skills, a lot of repairs go badly. Example: My son and his girlfriend
recently went to a concert 2 hours away, in her car. I said I wanted to look
the car over before they left. Turned out she had 3 different brands/models
of tires on the thing, and none of them had much life left in them. If rain
had been in the forecast, I wouldn't have let them go in that car.

She said she couldn't afford a set of tires. I told her to keep the one pair
that matched (in the rear), and buy a matched pair for the front. Then, when
she had the bucks, replace the rears. She said nobody at the tire stores had
suggested this idea. It's exactly what my mechanic would've recommended,
since he's a reasonable guy who prefers that his customers remain alive.

JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
"basskisser" wrote in message
oups.com...
JimH wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
JimH wrote:
I misjudged the waterline on my boat when I applied the epoxy barrier
and
bottom paint.

I will not try to fix the epoxy barrier coat coverage but I will be
raising
the bottom paint line when I put the boat on the trailer (in
preparation for
our vacation on Put-In-Bay) next week.

So how do you remove the scum line? I have brushed it off every time
I have
been in the water and washing down the boat and outdrive, but a scum
line
remains.

TIA!


JimH,

Scum Line Remover (Oxalic acid)

Did you decide to change mechanics? One who forgets to change the
impeller when asks and uses incorrect parts is an even more very
expensive "accident" just around the corner.

There is an old expression "Fool me once, shame on you, Fool me twice,
shame on me".


--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

How many times do I have to tell you the he did not *forget* to change
the impeller.

Why are you so obsessed with this, especially bringing it up in a
totally unrelated thread?
But do you think that mechanic is a good one? After all, you did ask
him to change it, and they didn't. After that, it failed, causing you
engine to overheat. Overheating an engine is never, ever good for it.


I've decided that there are more good mechanics than we realize. The problem
is that many of them are lousy teachers & communicators, and without those
skills, a lot of repairs go badly. Example: My son and his girlfriend
recently went to a concert 2 hours away, in her car. I said I wanted to look
the car over before they left. Turned out she had 3 different brands/models
of tires on the thing, and none of them had much life left in them. If rain
had been in the forecast, I wouldn't have let them go in that car.

She said she couldn't afford a set of tires. I told her to keep the one pair
that matched (in the rear), and buy a matched pair for the front. Then, when
she had the bucks, replace the rears. She said nobody at the tire stores had
suggested this idea. It's exactly what my mechanic would've recommended,
since he's a reasonable guy who prefers that his customers remain alive.

Doug,

I have always told my mechanics I expect them to treat me the way they
would their mother (that is if they loved their mother). I expect them
to make recommendation that will save me money, in the long run. I also
tell them if I catch them making recommendations to "make work", I will
find another mechanic. I tend to keep my cars and boats longer than
some, so I want them well maintained.

JimH thought I was being obsessed with his impeller, but that is a
perfect example of situation that others, especially someone new to
boating can learn from, and is a great on topic discussion. Changing an
impeller every other year, is very cheap insurance. A mechanic who
checks an impeller by running the engine for an hour, and determines the
impeller of unknown age does not need to be changed because the water
temp remained at at safe level, is one that a reasonable boater should
run from. I was told you really can't tell how "safe" an impeller is by
feeling it, it should just be replaced either annually or every other
year at the very latest. When a mechanic tries to recommend new part
specs for an engine, it is time to look for another mechanic.

This conversation is not for JimH because he is not interested, but
these are two glaring examples of when I know I would look for another
mechanic.


--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
. ..
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:

Doug,

I have always told my mechanics I expect them to treat me the way they
would their mother (that is if they loved their mother). I expect them
to make recommendation that will save me money, in the long run. I also
tell them if I catch them making recommendations to "make work", I will
find another mechanic. I tend to keep my cars and boats longer than
some, so I want them well maintained.

JimH thought I was being obsessed with his impeller, but that is a
perfect example of situation that others, especially someone new to
boating can learn from, and is a great on topic discussion. Changing an
impeller every other year, is very cheap insurance. A mechanic who
checks an impeller by running the engine for an hour, and determines the
impeller of unknown age does not need to be changed because the water
temp remained at at safe level, is one that a reasonable boater should
run from. I was told you really can't tell how "safe" an impeller is by
feeling it, it should just be replaced either annually or every other
year at the very latest. When a mechanic tries to recommend new part
specs for an engine, it is time to look for another mechanic.

This conversation is not for JimH because he is not interested, but these
are two glaring examples of when I know I would look for another
mechanic.



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Enough already. You've beat it to death.

Yep. And from a guy who most likely has never stepped foot on a boat in
his/her lifetime.

Harry Krause wrote:
n and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on

Enough already. You've beat it to death.

Harry,
Considering some of the conversations that get bet to death, I thought
this was better than most. I am doing my best to keep it on topic
without any personal attacks, and have ignored yours and JimH's barbs,
because it looks like this is something that is relevant to everyone who
boats. Why does it bother you to discuss the idea of using mechanics
you can trust and when it makes sense to cut your loses and find a new
mechanic?

Isn't this a conversation that can be kicked around without the name
calling?

--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

" JimH" jimhUNDERSCOREosudad@yahooDOTcom wrote in message
. ..
I misjudged the waterline on my boat when I applied the epoxy barrier and
bottom paint.

I will not try to fix the epoxy barrier coat coverage but I will be
raising the bottom paint line when I put the boat on the trailer (in
preparation for our vacation on Put-In-Bay) next week.

So how do you remove the scum line? I have brushed it off every time I
have been in the water and washing down the boat and outdrive, but a scum
line remains.

TIA!

Orbital sander and 60 grit sandpaper works on my boat!

Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
Harry Krause wrote:
n and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on

Enough already. You've beat it to death.

Harry,
Considering some of the conversations that get bet to death, I thought
this was better than most. I am doing my best to keep it on topic
without any personal attacks, and have ignored yours and JimH's barbs,
because it looks like this is something that is relevant to everyone who
boats. Why does it bother you to discuss the idea of using mechanics
you can trust and when it makes sense to cut your loses and find a new
mechanic?



Because the topic of this thread is removing waterline scum. Got it?


Isn't this a conversation that can be kicked around without the name
calling?


No one has called you names. What you were accused of is having no
boat, no boating experience and harping on something that was a dead
issue (with you) days ago.

If you want to start a thread about mechanics be my guest. But this
thread has absolutely nothing to do with that subject.

Every regular here has at one time or another posted pictures of their
boats, talked about their boats and their boating experiences. You
have *never* done so. I cannot think of one other regular here who is
in your company.....not one. You have even made it a point to keep
even your first name a secret *Reginald*.

You have chosen to be secretive about everything in your life. That
is certainly your choice, but learn to live with the consequences by
doing so.

And please stop the whining and the "who, me?" routine........it is
getting old.




--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

On 10 Jul 2006 14:40:39 -0700, "JimH" wrote:


Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
Harry Krause wrote:
n and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on

Enough already. You've beat it to death.

Harry,
Considering some of the conversations that get bet to death, I thought
this was better than most. I am doing my best to keep it on topic
without any personal attacks, and have ignored yours and JimH's barbs,
because it looks like this is something that is relevant to everyone who
boats. Why does it bother you to discuss the idea of using mechanics
you can trust and when it makes sense to cut your loses and find a new
mechanic?



Because the topic of this thread is removing waterline scum. Got it?


Isn't this a conversation that can be kicked around without the name
calling?


No one has called you names. What you were accused of is having no
boat, no boating experience and harping on something that was a dead
issue (with you) days ago.

If you want to start a thread about mechanics be my guest. But this
thread has absolutely nothing to do with that subject.

Every regular here has at one time or another posted pictures of their
boats, talked about their boats and their boating experiences. You
have *never* done so. I cannot think of one other regular here who is
in your company.....not one. You have even made it a point to keep
even your first name a secret *Reginald*.

You have chosen to be secretive about everything in your life. That
is certainly your choice, but learn to live with the consequences by
doing so.

And please stop the whining and the "who, me?" routine........it is
getting old.


Gosh, JimH. You're assuming an awful lot there, don't you know.

Would it be better if Reggie said he owned a 36'er and talked about all the
'trips' he'd taken? Would that make him more believable?

From the advice he's given, just to you, I'd say he's had more experience
with boats than either you or me. Why not discuss the advice itself,
instead of throwing acrimonious insults around?
--
******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

John

JohnH wrote:
On 10 Jul 2006 14:40:39 -0700, "JimH" wrote:


Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
Harry Krause wrote:
n and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on

Enough already. You've beat it to death.

Harry,
Considering some of the conversations that get bet to death, I thought
this was better than most. I am doing my best to keep it on topic
without any personal attacks, and have ignored yours and JimH's barbs,
because it looks like this is something that is relevant to everyone who
boats. Why does it bother you to discuss the idea of using mechanics
you can trust and when it makes sense to cut your loses and find a new
mechanic?



Because the topic of this thread is removing waterline scum. Got it?


Isn't this a conversation that can be kicked around without the name
calling?


No one has called you names. What you were accused of is having no
boat, no boating experience and harping on something that was a dead
issue (with you) days ago.

If you want to start a thread about mechanics be my guest. But this
thread has absolutely nothing to do with that subject.

Every regular here has at one time or another posted pictures of their
boats, talked about their boats and their boating experiences. You
have *never* done so. I cannot think of one other regular here who is
in your company.....not one. You have even made it a point to keep
even your first name a secret *Reginald*.

You have chosen to be secretive about everything in your life. That
is certainly your choice, but learn to live with the consequences by
doing so.

And please stop the whining and the "who, me?" routine........it is
getting old.


Gosh, JimH. You're assuming an awful lot there, don't you know.

Would it be better if Reggie said he owned a 36'er and talked about all the
'trips' he'd taken? Would that make him more believable?

No, John. If Reggie did that, then JimH would chastise him and call him
names for having something that JimH himself doesn't have. Like he did
with another poster here.

From the advice he's given, just to you, I'd say he's had more experience
with boats than either you or me. Why not discuss the advice itself,
instead of throwing acrimonious insults around?

Yes, Reggie does seem to know quite alot about boats. Of all of Jim's
bipolar rants, the one I find the oddest, is when he ASKS for advice,
then goes off on a tangent when given advice!

Harry Krause wrote:
JohnH wrote:
On 10 Jul 2006 14:40:39 -0700, "JimH" wrote:

Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
Harry Krause wrote:
n and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on
Enough already. You've beat it to death.
Harry,
Considering some of the conversations that get bet to death, I thought
this was better than most. I am doing my best to keep it on topic
without any personal attacks, and have ignored yours and JimH's barbs,
because it looks like this is something that is relevant to everyone who
boats. Why does it bother you to discuss the idea of using mechanics
you can trust and when it makes sense to cut your loses and find a new
mechanic?


Because the topic of this thread is removing waterline scum. Got it?

Isn't this a conversation that can be kicked around without the name
calling?

No one has called you names. What you were accused of is having no
boat, no boating experience and harping on something that was a dead
issue (with you) days ago.

If you want to start a thread about mechanics be my guest. But this
thread has absolutely nothing to do with that subject.

Every regular here has at one time or another posted pictures of their
boats, talked about their boats and their boating experiences. You
have *never* done so. I cannot think of one other regular here who is
in your company.....not one. You have even made it a point to keep
even your first name a secret *Reginald*.

You have chosen to be secretive about everything in your life. That
is certainly your choice, but learn to live with the consequences by
doing so.

And please stop the whining and the "who, me?" routine........it is
getting old.


Gosh, JimH. You're assuming an awful lot there, don't you know.

Would it be better if Reggie said he owned a 36'er and talked about all the
'trips' he'd taken? Would that make him more believable?

From the advice he's given, just to you, I'd say he's had more experience
with boats than either you or me. Why not discuss the advice itself,
instead of throwing acrimonious insults around?
--
******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

John


You'd say? Hehehe. You and Reggie should get a room.

Add Kevin to that list. Would that make it a ménage à trois?

JohnH wrote:
On 10 Jul 2006 14:40:39 -0700, "JimH" wrote:


Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
Harry Krause wrote:
n and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on

Enough already. You've beat it to death.

Harry,
Considering some of the conversations that get bet to death, I thought
this was better than most. I am doing my best to keep it on topic
without any personal attacks, and have ignored yours and JimH's barbs,
because it looks like this is something that is relevant to everyone who
boats. Why does it bother you to discuss the idea of using mechanics
you can trust and when it makes sense to cut your loses and find a new
mechanic?



Because the topic of this thread is removing waterline scum. Got it?


Isn't this a conversation that can be kicked around without the name
calling?


No one has called you names. What you were accused of is having no
boat, no boating experience and harping on something that was a dead
issue (with you) days ago.

If you want to start a thread about mechanics be my guest. But this
thread has absolutely nothing to do with that subject.

Every regular here has at one time or another posted pictures of their
boats, talked about their boats and their boating experiences. You
have *never* done so. I cannot think of one other regular here who is
in your company.....not one. You have even made it a point to keep
even your first name a secret *Reginald*.

You have chosen to be secretive about everything in your life. That
is certainly your choice, but learn to live with the consequences by
doing so.

And please stop the whining and the "who, me?" routine........it is
getting old.


Gosh, JimH. You're assuming an awful lot there, don't you know.

Would it be better if Reggie said he owned a 36'er and talked about all the
'trips' he'd taken? Would that make him more believable?


That would move him/her a couple of steps up the credibility ladder.



From the advice he's given, just to you, I'd say he's had more experience
with boats than either you or me.


ROTFLMAO!!!!!!



Why not discuss the advice itself,
instead of throwing acrimonious insults around?


If telling someone that I would never consider any of his/her advice
based on the fact that he/she has never posted any personal experiences
about his/her boat and boating experiences then I guess I am guilty of
"throwing acrimonious insults around".

In my eyes, he/she has absolutely no credibility.