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  • 04/13/2009 at 10:18 am #6110
    phebejim
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    The local river otter population likes to use my boat as a dining table and latrine. Does anyone have relevant experience? I am considering electrifying the rub rail.

    04/13/2009 at 10:01 pm #12833
    sawyerspadre
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    A Sailor’s Tailor Army duck mooring cover? Covers the whole deck, and otters would have to be crafty to get under it, I would guess.

    From this video, it seems that otters don’t like pepper, dogs, or being sprayed with a hose.

    http://www.expertvillage.com/video/164892_repel-otters.htm

    Maybe you want to put a pepper-based repellent on your mooring cover.

    Have fun,

    Phil Scheetz
    FS 4086

    08/02/2009 at 9:32 am #12859
    phebejim
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    A month ago I electrified the rub rail with a Havahart® Battery Powered Garden Protection charger with the ground wire in the water. I’ve had no problems since then. Previously the boat was befouled within a few days after launching.

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