[C320-list] Darn Birds...

[Dave Rabinowitz]

ah yes..the birds....i use stainless spikes on the spreaders.  If you keep
them "groomed" vertically, there doesn't seem to be a sail issue.  I have
used plastic spikes, but after a few years, they seem to get brittle and
break off.  some of the steel spikes might break, but that doesn't seem to
be a major problem.  be careful though, they are sharp!

I've seen folks use monofilament line between the mast and the spreader, but
I've also seen cormorants sit on those lines, too.

good luck!
dave
"Wind Chill"

On 9/15/07, Tim <chillinonahd at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Well, the birds have found my boat and called it home. I've since moved to
> another mooring and got it pretty much cleaned up but am now seriously
> considering how to prevent this from happening again. I'm thinking bird
> spikes on the spreaders are the best solution and found serveral on the web
> even had someone donate a box of industrial stainless steel ones but I'm
> afraid those would shred my sail. What have the members of this site used
> and would reccomend?
>
>   Thanks
>
>   Tim
>   Calypso
>   #608
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