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Tips & Tricks

Here are some things tips, tricks or new products that we ran across recently. We have not necessarily tried all of them, but they were intriguing enough that we thought you ought to know about them.

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May. 21, 2006:
WD-40 No Mess Pen

WD-40 "No Mess Pen"
WD-40 has been a standard lubricant for fishermen for decades. We recently ran into this applicator pen at a local Home Depot store. It's turned out to be a handy way to lube things without the mess of using the traditional spray can or hand sprayer. For more info, click HERE for the WD-40 website.

Apr. 30, 2006:
Even More Trailer Tricks


Courtesy Valley Industries

Valley Industries of Lodi, CA makes a variety of trailer products (including the replacement bearing protectors being used on Toy Boat 2's trailer).

One of the more interesting items in their catalog is their Hitch Aligner. This device consiste of a couple of adjustable-length rods with large yellow balls on one end, and magnets on the other.

These gadgets are placed on the hitch and on the trailer tongue. The rods are long enough so that the tow vehicle driver can see the balls through the back window and align them as he backs up. When they get close enough to touch each other, everything should be pretty much in the right position. See:

 
 

Apr. 28, 2006:
Safety Gaff

Gaffs are useful tools, but can also be a hazard if the point is left unprotected. We've seen a number of different approaches to hiding the point, but J.R Jones has a unique one. Their Safe-T-Gaffs have a "switchblade" style hook. The spring-loaded point folds into the handle, and can be released with one hand.

See: http://www.jrjonescompany.com

Safe-T-Gaffs are available in a number of lengths up to 6'. An 8 model will be available soon.

courtesy J.R. Jones Company

Apr. 14, 2006:
Trailering Tricks

John Ziegler's "Boat Tech" column in the May 2006 issue of Pacific Coast Sportfishing had some great advice on trailer maintenance use. One nifty trick mentioned is to carry a spray bottle of soapy water to spray under the wheels if you get stuck making a really tight turn and the wheels bind.

One other piece of advice we would add is to get out there and make sure you can remove the lug nuts on your trailer wheels at least once a season. It's a small point, but one that is often overlooked until you get a flat on the trailer. We also use an anti-seize compound on the threads as well.

Apr. 9, 2006:
Keeping Grips Clean

This tip appeared in the April 2006 issue of Marlin Magazine: use Scotchguard or other fabric protector spray on cork grips after you clean them off, in order to keep them clean. Apparently it does not affect the traction of the cork.


Mar. 22, 2006:
Deck Cleaner Recommendation

Powerboat Reports April 2006 issue had a review of black streak removers. The winner? Nautical Ease. Reprints of the full report available from http://www.powerboat-reports.com


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