I have to replace the fresh water and fuel fill caps on my boat and would like to know the best way to do this. Specifically, how do I detach the little security chains that stop the caps from going overboard and attach the new ones. Also, I was wondering how I could leave my cushions in the cabin over the winter and not have them mildew. It is a pain to have to take them out in the fall and put them back in the spring. Thanks for your help. Tony Worme
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I have to replace the fresh water and fuel fill caps on my boat and would like to know the best way to do this. Specifically, how do I detach the little security chains that stop the caps from going overboard and attach the new ones. Also, I was wondering how I could leave my cushions in the cabin over the winter and not have them mildew. It is a pain to have to take them out in the fall and put them back in the spring. Thanks for your help. Tony Worme
I have to replace the fresh water and fuel fill caps on my boat and would like to know the best way to do this. Specifically, how do I detach the little security chains that stop the caps from going overboard and attach the new ones. Also, I was wondering how I could leave my cushions in the cabin over the winter and not have them mildew. It is a pain to have to take them out in the fall and put them back in the spring. Thanks for your help. Tony Worme
I have to replace the fresh water and fuel fill caps on my boat and would like to know the best way to do this. Specifically, how do I detach the little security chains that stop the caps from going overboard and attach the new ones. Also, I was wondering how I could leave my cushions in the cabin over the winter and not have them mildew. It is a pain to have to take them out in the fall and put them back in the spring. Thanks for your help. Tony Worme
Disconnect the little chains
They are a problem waiting to happen. People depend on the little chains, and then, when they break, the whole fill cover goes blurp, right into the water and, guess what, you don't have any spares. So cut the old ones off to get the old caps off, buy new caps from Catalina Direct, and don't reattach the chains. When U start using your new caps, take them off, very carefully, and put them aside in or on the boat, do what you need to do with the hole they cover, and then put them back. Don't know about your second question.
They are a problem waiting to happen. People depend on the little chains, and then, when they break, the whole fill cover goes blurp, right into the water and, guess what, you don't have any spares. So cut the old ones off to get the old caps off, buy new caps from Catalina Direct, and don't reattach the chains. When U start using your new caps, take them off, very carefully, and put them aside in or on the boat, do what you need to do with the hole they cover, and then put them back. Don't know about your second question.
Disconnect the little chains
They are a problem waiting to happen. People depend on the little chains, and then, when they break, the whole fill cover goes blurp, right into the water and, guess what, you don't have any spares. So cut the old ones off to get the old caps off, buy new caps from Catalina Direct, and don't reattach the chains. When U start using your new caps, take them off, very carefully, and put them aside in or on the boat, do what you need to do with the hole they cover, and then put them back. Don't know about your second question.
They are a problem waiting to happen. People depend on the little chains, and then, when they break, the whole fill cover goes blurp, right into the water and, guess what, you don't have any spares. So cut the old ones off to get the old caps off, buy new caps from Catalina Direct, and don't reattach the chains. When U start using your new caps, take them off, very carefully, and put them aside in or on the boat, do what you need to do with the hole they cover, and then put them back. Don't know about your second question.
Disconnect the little chains
They are a problem waiting to happen. People depend on the little chains, and then, when they break, the whole fill cover goes blurp, right into the water and, guess what, you don't have any spares. So cut the old ones off to get the old caps off, buy new caps from Catalina Direct, and don't reattach the chains. When U start using your new caps, take them off, very carefully, and put them aside in or on the boat, do what you need to do with the hole they cover, and then put them back. Don't know about your second question.
They are a problem waiting to happen. People depend on the little chains, and then, when they break, the whole fill cover goes blurp, right into the water and, guess what, you don't have any spares. So cut the old ones off to get the old caps off, buy new caps from Catalina Direct, and don't reattach the chains. When U start using your new caps, take them off, very carefully, and put them aside in or on the boat, do what you need to do with the hole they cover, and then put them back. Don't know about your second question.
Disconnect the little chains
They are a problem waiting to happen. People depend on the little chains, and then, when they break, the whole fill cover goes blurp, right into the water and, guess what, you don't have any spares. So cut the old ones off to get the old caps off, buy new caps from Catalina Direct, and don't reattach the chains. When U start using your new caps, take them off, very carefully, and put them aside in or on the boat, do what you need to do with the hole they cover, and then put them back. Don't know about your second question.
They are a problem waiting to happen. People depend on the little chains, and then, when they break, the whole fill cover goes blurp, right into the water and, guess what, you don't have any spares. So cut the old ones off to get the old caps off, buy new caps from Catalina Direct, and don't reattach the chains. When U start using your new caps, take them off, very carefully, and put them aside in or on the boat, do what you need to do with the hole they cover, and then put them back. Don't know about your second question.
Cushions
I agree with Stu on the chain issue. Don't use em. Taking the cushions home is a pain, but I use the opportunity to give them a good cleaning with the rug cleaner, when dry slide them under a bed until spring. If you leave them on the boat, drop your table for extra room and start arranging all the cushions so they make "teepees" so the air can get around them. Doesn't hurt to use a few of the "Damp Rid" containers, at least one in each cabin to minimize moisture. Air circulation also helps, dorades if you have them should stay open. If you have a nicro vent, keep it energized.
I agree with Stu on the chain issue. Don't use em. Taking the cushions home is a pain, but I use the opportunity to give them a good cleaning with the rug cleaner, when dry slide them under a bed until spring. If you leave them on the boat, drop your table for extra room and start arranging all the cushions so they make "teepees" so the air can get around them. Doesn't hurt to use a few of the "Damp Rid" containers, at least one in each cabin to minimize moisture. Air circulation also helps, dorades if you have them should stay open. If you have a nicro vent, keep it energized.
Cushions
I agree with Stu on the chain issue. Don't use em. Taking the cushions home is a pain, but I use the opportunity to give them a good cleaning with the rug cleaner, when dry slide them under a bed until spring. If you leave them on the boat, drop your table for extra room and start arranging all the cushions so they make "teepees" so the air can get around them. Doesn't hurt to use a few of the "Damp Rid" containers, at least one in each cabin to minimize moisture. Air circulation also helps, dorades if you have them should stay open. If you have a nicro vent, keep it energized.
I agree with Stu on the chain issue. Don't use em. Taking the cushions home is a pain, but I use the opportunity to give them a good cleaning with the rug cleaner, when dry slide them under a bed until spring. If you leave them on the boat, drop your table for extra room and start arranging all the cushions so they make "teepees" so the air can get around them. Doesn't hurt to use a few of the "Damp Rid" containers, at least one in each cabin to minimize moisture. Air circulation also helps, dorades if you have them should stay open. If you have a nicro vent, keep it energized.
Cushions
I agree with Stu on the chain issue. Don't use em. Taking the cushions home is a pain, but I use the opportunity to give them a good cleaning with the rug cleaner, when dry slide them under a bed until spring. If you leave them on the boat, drop your table for extra room and start arranging all the cushions so they make "teepees" so the air can get around them. Doesn't hurt to use a few of the "Damp Rid" containers, at least one in each cabin to minimize moisture. Air circulation also helps, dorades if you have them should stay open. If you have a nicro vent, keep it energized.
I agree with Stu on the chain issue. Don't use em. Taking the cushions home is a pain, but I use the opportunity to give them a good cleaning with the rug cleaner, when dry slide them under a bed until spring. If you leave them on the boat, drop your table for extra room and start arranging all the cushions so they make "teepees" so the air can get around them. Doesn't hurt to use a few of the "Damp Rid" containers, at least one in each cabin to minimize moisture. Air circulation also helps, dorades if you have them should stay open. If you have a nicro vent, keep it energized.
Cushions
I agree with Stu on the chain issue. Don't use em. Taking the cushions home is a pain, but I use the opportunity to give them a good cleaning with the rug cleaner, when dry slide them under a bed until spring. If you leave them on the boat, drop your table for extra room and start arranging all the cushions so they make "teepees" so the air can get around them. Doesn't hurt to use a few of the "Damp Rid" containers, at least one in each cabin to minimize moisture. Air circulation also helps, dorades if you have them should stay open. If you have a nicro vent, keep it energized.
I agree with Stu on the chain issue. Don't use em. Taking the cushions home is a pain, but I use the opportunity to give them a good cleaning with the rug cleaner, when dry slide them under a bed until spring. If you leave them on the boat, drop your table for extra room and start arranging all the cushions so they make "teepees" so the air can get around them. Doesn't hurt to use a few of the "Damp Rid" containers, at least one in each cabin to minimize moisture. Air circulation also helps, dorades if you have them should stay open. If you have a nicro vent, keep it energized.
Caps and Moisture
Tony: For the caps there should be a screw that holds the chain on the cap. Remove screw (probaly phillips head) and replace. If chains and "keepers" are rusted I went to True Value Hardware and got some of their bathroom sink stopper chain and keepers and things worked just fine. As for the cushions living in a rainforest in Alaska moisture and mold is my speciality. I run a charter boat and have to protect not only cushions, but mattresses. I do this by using dehumidifiers. They take a little electricity, but keep things mold proof. I bought a couple of SOLUS units and am extremely happy with them. Good luck...DAVE
Tony: For the caps there should be a screw that holds the chain on the cap. Remove screw (probaly phillips head) and replace. If chains and "keepers" are rusted I went to True Value Hardware and got some of their bathroom sink stopper chain and keepers and things worked just fine. As for the cushions living in a rainforest in Alaska moisture and mold is my speciality. I run a charter boat and have to protect not only cushions, but mattresses. I do this by using dehumidifiers. They take a little electricity, but keep things mold proof. I bought a couple of SOLUS units and am extremely happy with them. Good luck...DAVE
That's not good
I think that is the craziest thing I ever heard. I would leave the chains on, taking them off would only increase the chances of loosing the caps.
I think that is the craziest thing I ever heard. I would leave the chains on, taking them off would only increase the chances of loosing the caps.
Caps without chains?
That's not good I think that is the craziest thing I ever heard. I would leave the chains on, taking them off would only increase the chances of loosing the caps.
That's not good I think that is the craziest thing I ever heard. I would leave the chains on, taking them off would only increase the chances of loosing the caps.
Caps without chains preferred
I've got to side with Stu on the issue of fuel caps with chains. I used to work at a fuel dock when I was a kid. I can't tell you how many times the cap was removed then left to dangle because the chain is too short to set the cap somewhere safe. When the fuel nozzle is inserted, it frequently presses against the chain. Do that one time too many and, snap...splash! There goes your cap. Those little bead chains can't take a beating and they snap all the time. A stainless steel wire is a better retainer, but they seem to be far less common than the bead chains. On my boat there are no chains. The water and/or fuel caps go into my pocket while I'm topping off. When done, I replace the cap. Haven't lost one yet! Randy
I've got to side with Stu on the issue of fuel caps with chains. I used to work at a fuel dock when I was a kid. I can't tell you how many times the cap was removed then left to dangle because the chain is too short to set the cap somewhere safe. When the fuel nozzle is inserted, it frequently presses against the chain. Do that one time too many and, snap...splash! There goes your cap. Those little bead chains can't take a beating and they snap all the time. A stainless steel wire is a better retainer, but they seem to be far less common than the bead chains. On my boat there are no chains. The water and/or fuel caps go into my pocket while I'm topping off. When done, I replace the cap. Haven't lost one yet! Randy
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