tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post2836894547313143728..comments2024-01-28T05:20:01.172-08:00Comments on The Cynical Sailor & His Salty Sidekick: Wordless Wednesday | Science Experiments On BoardThe Cynical Sailorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-83942230060519128162017-01-29T06:00:31.684-08:002017-01-29T06:00:31.684-08:00Sometimes it's hard to figure out why previous...Sometimes it's hard to figure out why previous owners did the things they did. But of course, one day we'll be the previous owners everyone complains about :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-52984312156456032592017-01-29T05:59:35.150-08:002017-01-29T05:59:35.150-08:00For some reason, every time I write a blog post I ...For some reason, every time I write a blog post I end up hungry. I'm not sure what's going on here :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-65568378363952045012017-01-28T19:21:42.070-08:002017-01-28T19:21:42.070-08:00Wow...glad that worked for you.
I have to figure o...Wow...glad that worked for you.<br />I have to figure out a similar project for the first row of tiles on our front porch step. The previous owner used thin set, then some marine like pliable adhesive, then he resorted to just trying to cement the damn things on. By the time we got the place, the tiles were broken in so many places from the poor 'fixes' and water intrusion. I was able to pull the tiles off and am just trying to figure out how to get all of the 'junk' off now. :\<br /><br />- LisaHandmade Jewelry Havenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11410753550148112360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-15673792821672040762017-01-26T15:05:21.945-08:002017-01-26T15:05:21.945-08:00Now I want pie. Every time I come to this blog, I ...Now I want pie. Every time I come to this blog, I leave hungry. Ryan Cartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14431305960672470468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-9426004104688856032017-01-26T15:04:42.107-08:002017-01-26T15:04:42.107-08:00That was my question as well...hahaThat was my question as well...hahaRyan Cartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14431305960672470468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-50858914808597734662017-01-26T09:53:19.573-08:002017-01-26T09:53:19.573-08:00It actually worked great. The heat loosened up the...It actually worked great. The heat loosened up the hard sealant that the previous owner had applied and didn't ruin the rubber or change it's shape. So far, all is good and no leaks. Long may that last :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-57818270607754585482017-01-26T09:52:28.512-08:002017-01-26T09:52:28.512-08:00DIY is definitely not for everyone :-)DIY is definitely not for everyone :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-64090328757122673882017-01-26T09:52:08.339-08:002017-01-26T09:52:08.339-08:00It actually didn't take too much energy as in ...It actually didn't take too much energy as in electricity, which we don''t pay for anyway, or energy in terms of Scott's effort. So it was an overall win.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-75327472556537411552017-01-26T09:51:29.499-08:002017-01-26T09:51:29.499-08:00And you've done some great experiments in your...And you've done some great experiments in your time, like you toilet paper one :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-60165950681928705772017-01-26T09:51:02.965-08:002017-01-26T09:51:02.965-08:00Boats are expensive, aren't they :-)Boats are expensive, aren't they :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-27781487234604471742017-01-26T09:50:34.604-08:002017-01-26T09:50:34.604-08:00Now that takes me back to my childhood!Now that takes me back to my childhood!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-79265941110583736632017-01-26T09:50:17.951-08:002017-01-26T09:50:17.951-08:00Sometimes men really are silly :-)Sometimes men really are silly :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-60806258232613656482017-01-26T09:50:01.278-08:002017-01-26T09:50:01.278-08:00It did work. New seals are about $15 each. Our ele...It did work. New seals are about $15 each. Our electricity is included in our slip fee so there was no cost there and we didn't use any chemicals. So the only cost was Scott's time and it didn't take much of that.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-44695503043962203582017-01-26T09:49:04.147-08:002017-01-26T09:49:04.147-08:00That's too funny. Scott's looking forward ...That's too funny. Scott's looking forward to meeting you guys in the Bahamas which would mean he's out of the marina and done with boat projects.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-61632653491629125892017-01-26T09:48:03.272-08:002017-01-26T09:48:03.272-08:00Not so sure about his wisdom :-) but he is ingenio...Not so sure about his wisdom :-) but he is ingenious.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-75110487970712793592017-01-26T09:47:40.913-08:002017-01-26T09:47:40.913-08:00Yep, it worked great. So far ;-)Yep, it worked great. So far ;-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-53185040203038312332017-01-26T09:47:11.171-08:002017-01-26T09:47:11.171-08:00Actually, the leaks weren't due to the rubber ...Actually, the leaks weren't due to the rubber seal itself. They were in okay shape. The previous owner had applied some sort of hard sealant around the seal to address the leaks. What they should have done was removed the seal, removed the old silicone, put new silicone in and reattached the seal. His fix didn't address the issue which was that the seals just needed to be rebedded with silicone. Scott heated the seal to loosen the old crap that was put on so that it wouldn't tear the seal by pulling it off. The heat hasn't affected the seal and they were in good enough condition to reuse. We've since tested and our fix seems to work - no more leaks. It didn't take Scott much time and it solved the problem, so it actually was a good use of his time.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-78706205445617538122017-01-26T08:39:55.329-08:002017-01-26T08:39:55.329-08:00No. Old rubber is leaking BECAUSE it's old rub...No. Old rubber is leaking BECAUSE it's old rubber and has lost its pliability. Heating it will make it worse. Come on Scott, you have much better things to do with your time! (Though I admire the power of your DIY spirit!)s/v Sionnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02318856044591651010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-39609386033998288072017-01-25T16:49:35.992-08:002017-01-25T16:49:35.992-08:00We never tried to get junk off seals by boiling th...We never tried to get junk off seals by boiling them. Didn't it ruin the rubber? Or change shape? Let us know how the experiment worked out!Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-42126356707438154752017-01-25T11:21:00.685-08:002017-01-25T11:21:00.685-08:00My husband is the opposite. We would've had ne...My husband is the opposite. We would've had new ones within the hour. He did not grow up with DIY and it stuck with him.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-10659677174643436152017-01-25T11:00:37.216-08:002017-01-25T11:00:37.216-08:00Energy. As in, how much to boil off old glue and ...Energy. As in, how much to boil off old glue and goober? Silly men. Lolzippiknits...sometimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17385498014336581117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-34920269441242580852017-01-25T10:40:34.688-08:002017-01-25T10:40:34.688-08:00I do love a good experiment!
I do love a good experiment!<br />LittleCunningPlan.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459050510084587089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-47561003462696138822017-01-25T08:26:13.118-08:002017-01-25T08:26:13.118-08:00It makes me think of buying new ones. That's ...It makes me think of buying new ones. That's what that photograph made me think. Just saying. Boats are so expensive, but they are worth it.<br /><br />Have a fabulous day. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-68267010663214564432017-01-25T06:17:01.880-08:002017-01-25T06:17:01.880-08:00Jiffy Pop Popcorn. :-)
Stephanie @ SV CAMBRIAJiffy Pop Popcorn. :-)<br /><br />Stephanie @ <a href="http://svcambria.com" rel="nofollow">SV CAMBRIA</a> TheCambrianshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015446833388176523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-45493579464385130252017-01-25T06:09:06.208-08:002017-01-25T06:09:06.208-08:00LOL. The word that comes to mind for me is "B...LOL. The word that comes to mind for me is "Brr?" That's the kind of thing my hubby would do--try to use one of my nice pots for something like that. Silly men, eh?Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.com