I'll likely lose my slip in Chicago thanks to the Olympics. I've decided to move my Hunter sailboat to the Florida Keys. Which route would be best to get it there ? Great Lakes, to Welland /Erie ICW ? Or Chicago River to T-Tom, etc. Thinking of having the spar taken down somewhere around Erie Pa and shipping it to the Chesapeake. Then re-installing and sailing the rest? But not having done any of these, hoping for some tips.

Best,

Roy

DuSable Harbor

Hello Everyone. I have a problem that I have to believe has affected anyone who has ever own a boat. A rusted bolt. This particular bolt is the one that secures my alternator. It is a through bolt that goes through a radius boss on the engine, through a hole in the outer case of the alternator and is secured at the other end with a nut and washer. I managed to get the nut and washer off, but cannot budge the bolt. It is secured tightly to the boss. I have tried penetrating oil, a corrision breaker spray of sorts, Tried to turn the bolt, I have just about managed to round off the hex sides. It is hard to tell, but it looks like the washer is integral with the bolt head. But like I said with the rust and paint it is hard to tell.

Any suggestions on how to free my alternator would be helpful. I have to get it (alternator) to the shop to have it replaced or rebuilt.

Thanks

Joe Lynch

Dreamer USPS D-2

Thanks for joining the new group! What kind of boat does everyone have?

I'm new to this website. I asked a question in Ask-A-Pro but it didn't post. Does anybody know how to use that section? I'm looking for product recommendations to care for clear vinyl windows on a cockpit dodger. I just had a new dodger made and I had canvas covers made for the windows, but somebody told me it wasn't sun exposure that caused the vinyl to fog, it was heat. Does anybody know if that is true? Also, if anybody has a recommendation for products that help keep vinyl windos clear, I would like to know your experience. Thanks, Dan

Dennis McChesney recently said he was going to refinish his interior on a Tartan 37 and was going to varnish with something called "Honey Teak". I know varnish looks great, but how well does it wear? Varnish or Oil - - that is the question?