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CaptMac
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Posts: 225 City/Region: Amelia Island / Jacksonville
State or Province: FL
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:07 pm Post subject: Mouse on a C-Dory |
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I went out to check on the boat the other night and noticed a few unusual looking pellets which I later confirmed as mouse droppings. I don't store any food or drink on board. How did a mouse get inside, I wondered, because the door was shut and the window screens were closed? I found the access point by looking under the starboard gunnel at the rear of the cabin where the steering cable passes through. I soon found the little fella by looking in the sb battery compartment before he squirmed out of sight.
Questions: (1) What is the best way to seal off the steering cable opening from a mouse having access? (2) Any ideas for a solution to ward off the pests in the future? I understand poison is not the preferred method because they'll crawl under something and die. Baited traps left on the boat are probably not the answer because my backyard borders on hundreds of state park acres and the smell of food will likely attract other pests. _________________ Capt Mac Daniel
Flounder Gigging Charters
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SGIRhino Dealer
Joined: 06 Jun 2006 Posts: 70 City/Region: Eastpoint
State or Province: FL
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:19 pm Post subject: I Hate Meeses to Pieces! |
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Mac,
Your best bet to get rid of mice is a .44 Magnum...oops, maybe not in the boat!!!
Seriously, think about an ultra-sonic emitter. It will not only chase the little bugger out, but keep others from boarding.
Until then, stuff any openings with steel wool sprayed with corrosion block and wrapped in plastic. Mice won't chew through steel to get in and the other two will keep it from rusting.
Two new TomCats in stock...and can order your blue one at any time!
Charlie
Wefing's Marine _________________ It ain't a Hobby and it's not Mission Work...it's a PASSION!!! |
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MOOSE
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 619 City/Region: Rainy Lake - Int'l. Falls
State or Province: MN
C-Dory Year: 2001
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: MOOSE
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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I seal that opening with a sponge to keep insects out. Dampen it, stuff it in the hole, and it will expand and dry to seal the area, but is easily removed. Spray it down with some awful tasting stuff if the little bugger chews on it.
Al _________________ .....and remember, if the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy. |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20825 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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Mice can get in the anchor rode hause pipe--alse they are able to squeeze thru incrediably small places. I would consider foam, like "great stuff"--but put a couple of pieces of PvC pipe in first for furture wires or cables.--Put a pvc cap over the outboard end of the pipe. _________________ Bob Austin
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sailor-d
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 140
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:00 pm Post subject: Mice and others |
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I use scotchbrite pads in the cableway holes to the cabin under the gunwales. Just wrap around the cable(s) and slide into the hole. I don't think mice or rats find the material appetizing and it won't rust.
Cheers - Dave |
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patrick and linda
Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 953 City/Region: somerset
State or Province: KY
C-Dory Year: 1986
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
Vessel Name: "Fan-A-Sea"
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:23 pm Post subject: |
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hey capt. mac
there is a spray foam substance, i believe it's called fire stop. works great and should you need access to the port hole, easy to penetrate. doesn't mean they can't chew thru it but has worked thus far. also, i was concerned with this problem so in addition to the pass thru under the gunnel i also glassed over the water vent at the bottom of the aft cabin bulkhead, where the cockpit water flows to the bilge pump reservoir, under the galley cabinet. hate those little creatures, also the little lady wouldn't sleep in the boat with the possibility of mice crawling about.
need the little lady aboard for proper ballast.
hope this helps
pat |
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Island Ranger
Joined: 02 Jul 2004 Posts: 326 City/Region: Whidbey Island
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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I use bronze wool to seal up the gaps - no rust as with steel wool, easy to pull out when you need to get to the wiring.
Mac |
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patrick and linda
Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 953 City/Region: somerset
State or Province: KY
C-Dory Year: 1986
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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what about the possibility of chaffing? |
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Larry Q
Joined: 17 Mar 2006 Posts: 231 City/Region: Rochester, Wa
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C-Dory Year: 2006
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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CapMac-
The best way to catch the little buggers is to use glue boards with a piece
of chocklat for bait. Check the glue board every day, they sure do start to stink if left very long.
I used scotchbright pads to fill small entry ways. It's worked so far. Good luck and happy hunting. |
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Chris Bulovsky
Joined: 11 Mar 2004 Posts: 358 City/Region: Washburn
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 1998
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 5:21 pm Post subject: |
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Poison the rotten little buggers! Then also use the sticky traps. Poison the boat storage building if you use one............DON'T BE NICE TO MICE! They are very destructive to boats and wires . An all out genocide of the local mouse population is necessary to control them. Its a war to me.
The potential down side to the poison is a smelly little dead mouse........ Easier to fix than new wires and chewed upholstery.
Good Hunting!!!!
Chris Bulovsky |
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pcator
Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 151 City/Region: Fletcher
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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We have 12 cats = zero mice....... |
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 7313 City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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pcator wrote: | We have 12 cats = zero mice....... |
I think I'd only have room for 8 cats, or so, on my 22. You're lucky you've got a 25 and room for all those cats!
Darn, that's lots of kitties!!
We've found also, in our camping trailer (28' Coachmen) that those Dryer Softner Sheets (Bounce) work well too. Just spread them around. Don't have to feed them or change their litter boxes either...
Charlie _________________ CHARLIE and PENNY CBRAT #100
Captain's Cat II 2005 22 Cruiser
Thataway (2006 TC255 - Sold Aug 2013)
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Sea Wolf
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 8650 City/Region: Redding
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1987
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 9:33 pm Post subject: |
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DID SOMEONE SAY THEY NEEDED SOME HELP WITH A MOUSE?
_________________ Sea Wolf, C-Brat #31
Lake Shasta, California
"Most of my money I spent on boats and women. The rest I squandered'. " -Annonymous |
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rogerbum
Joined: 21 Nov 2004 Posts: 5922 City/Region: Kenmore
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 10:03 pm Post subject: Re: Mouse on a C-Dory |
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CaptMac wrote: | <stuff clipped> (2) Any ideas for a solution to ward off the pests in the future? I understand poison is not the preferred method because they'll crawl under something and die. |
Snakes!!!
Snakes on a boat - could be a great movie.... _________________ Roger on Meant to be |
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Sea Wolf
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 8650 City/Region: Redding
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Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 12:12 am Post subject: Re: Mouse on a C-Dory |
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rogerbum wrote: | CaptMac wrote: | <stuff clipped> (2) Any ideas for a solution to ward off the pests in the future? I understand poison is not the preferred method because they'll crawl under something and die. |
Snakes!!!
Snakes on a boat - could be a great movie.... |
Wasm't there just a movie about snakes let loose on an airplane? (Didn't see it, just the ads on TV.)
Joe. |
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