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I use Starbright deck cleaner with ptef. Here is a pic of the bottle. This stuff works really well!
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Cheers,
Ted

S/V AIRPOWER 
1991/2013 R22
Jacksonville, FL



> On Jun 19, 2015, at 10:48 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> Just a quick note. DO NOT WAX THE COCKPIT SEATS.
> 
> Rummy
> 
> 
> In a message dated 6/19/2015 12:48:20 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org writes:
> 
> Brooks,  I would not leave my Bimini out while at the mooring unless it's 
> just an  overnight and I'm sure I'm going back the next day. I'd rather avoid 
> the  stress on all the connection points and the shortened life due to UV, 
> not to  mention what could happen in a severe storm with that kind of extra 
> surface.  You can wax the cockpit once or twice a year and address any UV 
> damage there.  
> 
> I also leave my Bimini rolled up with its cover on, standing upright  tied 
> to the boom. That also secures the boom and reduces wear on the main  sheet 
> block and shackles. 
> 
> I leave my anchor attached to the chain and  rode in a plastic milk crate 
> in the lazerette. I leave a second anchor on the  bow pulpit and carry a 
> second rode if I'm going to be doing more than s day  sail. Any anchor rode you 
> buy will come with a loop at one end. I suggest  buying a galvanized shackle 
> and using seizing wire to tie it so the pin  doesn't come loose. I think 
> It's easier to just carry it forward and back than  it is to mess with 
> reattaching the shackle and storing the rode up front.  
> 
> Happy sailing. 
> 
> Dave B 
> 
>>> On Jun 18, 2015, at 10:48  PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List
>> <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Thanks Mary Lou,
>> 
>> Wow, 16 years. More than one cover?  
>> 
>> I like your idea of tying bimini to boom - bothered me that  it blocks my
>> cabin top solar panel. I may alternate depending on mood  and weather
>> forecast. I do have SS bows so feels pretty  sturdy.
>> 
>> I guess I'll have to experiment on anchor ideas. I'd  like to leave the
>> anchor and chain on the bow pulpit if possible -  doesn't sound that heavy
>> but awkward to carry. Fortress definitely  preferable. 
>> 
>> Regards,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----
>> Brooks Bridges
>> 1986, Recycled 2006  "Changes"
>> Cambridge, MD
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