All Entries in the "Capt. Bilgeplug" Category
Capt. Bilgeplug and the magnetic saltwater
Dear Capt. Bilgeplug, What the heck is going on with the world? I don’t seem to be able to keep anything on the boat anymore, well anything of value. I seem to have the unique ability to drop anything and everything of importance over the side. Any ideas? Jim Dandy S/V Seanile Dear Jim, [...]
Captain Bilgeplug and the head hose
Dear Capt. Bilgeplug, I’ve been reading a lot lately about extensive problems with the onboard MSD, more commonly known as the ‘head’. With all the horror stories out there, we are now very concerned, if not actually afraid, of this necessary device. Is it a basic design flaw? Would it be safer for us to [...]
Capt. Bilgeplug and the spare parts
Dear Capt. Bilgeplug, I was working on my boat, doing the usual chores when summer vacation happened. I had to take the family to one of the overpriced theme parks that, sans the mouse hat, nobody will remember in six months. BTW, it cost a whole boat dollar just to get in! The entire time [...]
Capt. Bilgeplug and the Seagull
Dear Capt. Bilgeplug, As you are aware, we are all facing economic hardships and money is tight. We like to drop anchor and come ashore a couple of times a week for a nice meal (something other than fish) We have had to tighten up our budget a bit and are now looking for alternatives. [...]
Dear Capt. Bilgeplug / the nap…
Dear Capt. Bilgeplug, I could sure use some advice. None of my friends in the marina are willing to get involved, or offer any advice. You see, I don’t seem to get enough time hanging out at my boat. When I’m at home my wife keeps me hopping with a list of chores. Mow the [...]
