August 7, 2011

• Boat Maintenance and Rudder Replacement

  So, I had to finish cleaning the boat myself today, because husband and tyke fell asleep about 7 PM.  It was nice though because he cleared out a space in the garage for it, so the pecan tree isn’t dripping gum on it anymore.  I honestly don’t know how I ended up with such an understanding husband.  We have a two-car garage, but he understands I need space for my boat in the garage.

  Anyway, I also had to clean the rudder.  This was a lot harder than I thought it would be.  It came from the mechanics’ garage, and while I was picking it up Thursday, one of the mechanics apologized for getting it dirty.  I thought, “Eh!  No problem.  It’ll clean off nicely.”

  
  Moving the boat out of the mechanics’ garage

  But I got home, and set to work on it with some dishwashing liquid, and those marks just didn’t come out.  So I broke out the secret weapon.

  
  Bar Keeper’s Friend

  
  A shot of the side that I didn’t do today

  
  Status post cleaning

  I’m thinking those were not just good ole Texas dirt stains. No, that was oil. Luckily, Bar Keeper’s Friend works on it.

  • 11:37 pm
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