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moserd
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Initially Posted - 05/09/2005 :  20:37:21  Show Profile
I have just purchased a 2005 250 WK. I have been 'reading' the forum for quite some time prior to the purchase of my boat and have really enjoyed the information found on this site.

My boat is sail number 817 which I purchased from a dealer I met at the Annapolis boat show last fall.

My question for today (I am sure to have lots of questions) has to do with my deck. I unfortunately spilled some fuel (gasoline) on the deck (near the fuel storage 'box') and have found that my docksiders are NOT fuel proof. I now have a stain on the deck that defies my attempts to remove. I am not completely convinced that the stain is from my shoes but have no idea what else it could be. I have tried soap, comet (abrasive cleaner), small amounts of acetone and actually tried gasoline to no avail. Am I going to have to live this this or does someone have an idea?

Another quick question I have has to do with the wheel steering. I noticed when the boat is heeled somewhat I hear a slight 'chain' slap from within the Pedestal when passing through a wave. Is this normal? Do I need to perform some sort of adjustment?

Thanks for all the ueful information I have already received, it helped me decide to buy the 250.

Don
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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 05/09/2005 :  20:49:54  Show Profile
Hi Don,

Welcome to the group!

'Sorry to hear about that stain ... maybe "Goof-Off" will get rid of it, or "Soft Scrub" (it has some bleach in it) ... it's worth a try.

Even though I've got a C-25, I also have wheel steering. I've never heard the kind of noise you describe, but I suppose my after-market wheel might be different. Maybe Arlyn will see your post and have some ideas for you.

Good luck with that stain!
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bear
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Response Posted - 05/10/2005 :  07:29:28  Show Profile
Welcome to the group Don,
Perhaps plain old sunshine will fade those stains. The sunshine faded away leaf stains that I could not remove with any chemical product on my deck. Good Luck "Bear" Splashed last Saturday on The Great Sacandaga Lake in upstate N.Y. C250WB #089
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bear
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Response Posted - 05/10/2005 :  07:29:30  Show Profile
Welcome to the group Don,
Perhaps plain old sunshine will fade those stains. The sunshine faded away leaf stains that I could not remove with any chemical product on my deck. Good Luck "Bear" Splashed last Saturday on The Great Sacandaga Lake in upstate N.Y. C250WB #089
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Response Posted - 05/10/2005 :  07:52:50  Show Profile  Visit Arlyn Stewart's Homepage
I agree that the stain will likely bleach out with time.

As to the chain slap... the Edson system requires some play but it should be adjusted for minimum which might eliminate the slap your hearing. With the rudder full over to one of the stops, check the cable tension... it should be snug. It will have some slack at center but that is the nature of the design which has no arc compensation. To adjust tight in the rudder center position will cause the cables to get increasingly tighter as the rudder goes towards the stops and will cause wear to the sheathed cable jackets.
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Bubba
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Response Posted - 05/12/2005 :  20:58:06  Show Profile
Welcome Don. Congrats on the new boat!
I've had good results removing several tough stains with Tilex. It's non-abrasive, but it contains bleach - so keep it off your clothes.
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Response Posted - 05/16/2005 :  19:05:23  Show Profile
Welcome aboard Don!

Our sail numbers are as close as they get! 817 & 818 (I have tiller steering so I cant help with the chain problem.)

Kurt
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zebra50
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Response Posted - 05/17/2005 :  17:56:45  Show Profile
I have the Edson wheel system on my 250wb #370 and have not heard any chain slap. Edson has a new item, a take up eye that attaches to the rudder post that allows for easy adjustment of the cables. If you are intersted I can find the info and page in the catalog for you. I ordered one but have not installed it as yet.
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moserd
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Response Posted - 05/18/2005 :  12:54:07  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Capt. Kurt</i>
<br />Welcome aboard Don!

Our sail numbers are as close as they get! 817 & 818 (I have tiller steering so I cant help with the chain problem.)

Kurt
#818 C250WK 'Tortuga'
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Kurt,

Wow, What are the chances of that? When did you get your boat?

Don
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moserd
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Response Posted - 05/18/2005 :  12:56:32  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by zebra50</i>
<br />I have the Edson wheel system on my 250wb #370 and have not heard any chain slap. Edson has a new item, a take up eye that attaches to the rudder post that allows for easy adjustment of the cables. If you are intersted I can find the info and page in the catalog for you. I ordered one but have not installed it as yet.
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I would love to get some information RE this new adjustment device. Let me 'us' know how it works; surely it is better than crawling back to the little battery 'hole' and trying to adjust from there! :)

Don
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