Close Call

[jasper]

Well, I had a scary call from one of my staff from work this evening. She asked if I had heard the news on the radio that a fiberglass manufacturing/repair plant bordering on Terra Nova Yacht Club Marina was on fire. I hadn't, but beads of sweat broke out as I realised I had stored my Mac 26X about 150 feet from the building. I had put it on the trailer on Sunday and was gettiing it ready to put in storage for the winter.
Thankfully, when I got there, the boat was still standing. However, police wouldn't let me get close enough to see if there was any damage. The reason was the toxic smoke still hanging around.
My main concern is for damage from hot embers or soot. Hopefully, I will only have some washing to do, but it will be tomorrow before I know how I fared.
This is a picture from a local radio station web site. The Mac is on the left side.
http://www.vocm.com/news-info.asp?id=24238
I may be asking for cleaning advice after I see what I am dealing with.

[NiceAft]

You may get lucky and only have to give her a good wash down. Isn't it cool up there now. You may have to wait for the Spring.

Is there really a place called Holyrood What is the story behind the towns name??????

Ray

[MrBarry]

Best of luck with that. Hopefully a good wash will do it.
I am currently in a similar position in that the boat I bought is at the dock in Long Beach awaiting container loading. I assume its outside and uncovered.
Obviously its not in danger from the fires themselves, but I worry about embers and soot.

Best wishes to all our SoCal friends, I've got my fingers crossed for you.



James

[Trouts Dream]

Greetings from the other end of Canada Jasper
What a close call, just hope those vapours need a human lung to turn into hydrochloric acid like the report says

My oldest son spent the summer of 06 in St Johns so I've seen the map of his travels. As for the name it seems to only have a passing resemblence to Hollywood and got its name first.

"Holyrood was once known as "Hollyrode" in 1689 when hydrographer, John Thronton, charted Newfoundland trading. Hollyrode has been interpreted by historians as an old English name for "Holy Cross" from the ancient Anglo Saxon word "rode" meaning staff or cross. Like many other names in Newfoundland, Holyrood breathes a high sense of religious fervor and faith."
Gotta love to Google

[Sailfish]

Mrbarry, you have no need for concern your boat in Long Beach is at least 80 miles from the fires. I know it is devistating other areas but not there. I hope you enjoy your M down under when it gets there.
Happy sailing, Phil

[NiceAft]

Trouts Dream,

Thanks for the research It's amazing how language evolves.


Ray

[jasper]

'Isn't it cool up there now. You may have to wait for the Spring.'

Historically, it would be a bit cooler. However, global warming has been showing it's effects here too. Yesterday it hit a balmy 17 degrees celcius and is supposed to be in double digits again for the weekend. I am still playing golf. For the last couple years we have palyed golf until mid-January when the first bigger falls of snow hit us. I hope to get to check over my boat today.

[KayakDan]

Jasper,I thought that location sounded familiar. My family is from Bareneed,just up from Bay Roberts,closer to Clarkes Beach.
You live in a wonderful place. I haven't been back for a long time.

Order me up some Brewis n' Scrunchions!

[jasper]

"Order me up some Brewis n' Scrunchions! "
Not being origianlly from Newfoundland, I was apprehensive to sample something made from hard-tack and pork fat. However, I did develope a taste for "fish and brewis' although in the interest of my cholesterol levels, I foresake the 'scrunchions'
The Bareneed Peninsula comes in view after rounding "Blow Me Down" headland exiting Holyrood Bay . With a westerly wind and on a broad reach, it is about an hour and a half to get there. We tend to stop short and go to Brigus as the club has moorings there.
If you are back on the "Rock" and want to do a day cruise or borrow my 26x for a day, just let me know.

[jasper]

I managed to check out the boat today. Thankfully, no evidence of damage from embers. All upper surfaces are spotted with a black sooty/oily substance. It is difficult to rub off. My genny was still on the furler and covered with a jib cover/sock, so I don't anticipate any problems there.
I spoke to the marina superintendant who infromed me that a couple of power boat owners had tried to remove the black spotting using soap and water. He said that they did ok on the smooth surfaces but on the areas where there is a non slip surface, they could not remove the residue.
I am thinking I may try "Spray Nine" on the non-slip area. Any other recommendations?

[Carl Noble]

You might want to try some VM&P Naptha. It is available anywhere you can buy paint. It breaks down grease and most glues but will not harm plastics/fiberglass. If it works you will need to wash the boat again as it will leave a film on the surface.

[RandyMoon]

A close call is when a tornado rolls through Kansas and misses your marina and wipes out 50 boats in the marina across the lake. Been there... done it.

No doubt, the problems in California have been horrendous. I cannot imagine. What I cannot imagine are the psychos who are setting fires.

[Divecoz]

Mary Kate On and Off
Go-Jo hand cleaner and a stiff brush for the non-skid
Believe it or not but cheap shampoo really cuts the grease/oil well.
Back when I was building Go Fast Motors I used Borax and Prell shampoo and a small nail brush to clean my hands really well.

[delevi]

Glad to hear you made out ok Jasper.

[jasper]

"Glad to hear you made out ok Jasper."

Yes, it could have been a lot worse. I will let the forum know how the cleaning went after my wife and I tackle the clean-up today.