August 2024 - GSL-Marina - mailman.xmission.com

Aluminum Hose Connectors
by Dave Shearer 29 Aug '24

29 Aug '24

We still have a lot of slip renters using aluminum hose connectors on the faucets at the boat docks. EVERY ONE of these has seized to the pedestals and we will have to replace those faucets. From today forward we will be charging parts and labor to the slip renter for replacement of the faucets. The cost of parts and labor is about $200 One of our former slip renter sent me a great suggestion. He has a boat in the Pacific NW where they have the same problem. They have been using Eden 93218 Premium Gardon Connect with Shutoff Valve and Water Stop & Lock Feature Quick Release. They can be found on Amazon. Dave

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HEAVY WINDS WARNING!
by Dave Shearer 20 Aug '24

20 Aug '24

National Weather Service is forecasting very heavy southern winds this Friday. Please check your dock lines, sails, hatches, other property on or around your boat. This is a significant wind event. Dave

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Aluminum Hose Ends - DAMAGE
by Dave Shearer 20 Aug '24

20 Aug '24

PLEASE DO NOT USE HOSES WITH ALUMINUM ENDS!! They fuse to the faucets on the dock in a very short time causing damage and forcing us to turn the water off to the docks for a day or two while we repair the situation. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE A FUSED END FROM THE FAUCET. It is impossible and will lead to a broken faucet and a large water leak! [cid:image001.jpg@01DAF2F1.E41C21E0]

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HAUSER on THE GREAT SALT LAKE! jk🤣
by Jan Hansen 19 Aug '24

19 Aug '24

https://youtu.be/sEP_sTEKVe8?si=WfUvKVZO9srd9IKL Sent from my iPhone

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Nav Buoys
by Dave Shearer 18 Aug '24

18 Aug '24

We were able to replace three of the Deep Channel buoys with new ones. G1, R2 and R4 (the elbow buoy) are all new with working lights. We hope to have all the rest of the buoys replaced, including Miera and Eardley, within the next two weeks. Hopefully this will help with those navigating at night. Remember, if you are out past sunset, you MUST have working navigation lights! Thanks Dave

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NEW BUOYS
by Dave Shearer 16 Aug '24

16 Aug '24

After a long wait, we finally got our supplies to start replacing the buoys in the Deep Channel. The existing buoys are very old, faded with lights that don't work. Starting tomorrow we will start replacing the first three buoys. The new buoys will have working lights again! Please just give us a bit of room around the rescue boat as we set the buoys. We are waiting for the next shipment of chain and light mounts before we can change out the rest of the navigation buoys as well as Miera and Eardley danger buoys. We hope to have the second round of this project completed by the end of next week. Thank you, for your patience. Dave

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Someone needs help
by Dave Shearer 16 Aug '24

16 Aug '24

One of our slip renters has a boat and trailer out here that has two flat tires that probably need to be replaced. She is looking for someone that may be able to help her out with this project so we can move her boat for her to do necessary repairs in the parking lot. Is there someone from the marina community that would be willing to help her out? Her name is Kathleen Hill. If you think you may be able to help her I will put the two of you in touch with each other. Thank you! Dave

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Marina Mouth Depth
by Dave Shearer 16 Aug '24

16 Aug '24

We were able to get out on RESCUE ONE yesterday and today to probe the marina mouth. I lost track how many passes we made through the mouth but we continually checked the mouth physically with measuring probes. The depths we saw were 5 feet to 6 feet with a couple deeper spots and a few shallower spots near the embankment of the NE breakwall. It seems that if you stay centered or just left of center the depths are the best. I know a four foot Catalina 27 went out today without hitting at all. We never stirred up any mud or silt which means the depths should be good. Dave

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Access to the Lake Monday-Tuesday
by Dave Shearer 03 Aug '24

03 Aug '24

I'm sorry for the short notice but there will be limited access to the lake through the marina mouth on Monday and Tuesday. This doesn't mean there will be NO access. It just means there will be limited times of access. Dave

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Keys to Docks
by Dave Shearer 03 Aug '24

03 Aug '24

Several of you have your keys to the docks now. There are others that have not made appointments yet to pick up your keys. To make it easy for you we have left an envelope for each slip renter with a key in it at the entrance station. You must pick up the key during regular entrance station hours which is 9am to 8pm. As explained before, we are only giving out one key per slip renter. If you want another key you will need to make it yourself. Our budget is so tight we just have to watch every penny we can. Keys are ONLY for slip renters, their partners and direct family members. They are not for friends or acquaintances. Keys were ONLY made for those with boats on the docks right now. Your parking passes will continue to work until January 1st. Thanks Dave

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