[C320-list] Darn Birds...

[allan.field at comcast.net]

You might want to consider putting sail tape across the opening at the end of the boom.  The only thing worse than bird-doo on the decks is nesting birds in the boom!

Allan S. Field
Sea Shadow - #808
Columbia, MD

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From: "Dave Rabinowitz" <dbrabin at gmail.com> 

> 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 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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