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Yesterday was fairly productive. Even though not one project was completed I did make progress. In preparation for launch I disassembled the seacocks for inspection. It had been years since these were apart and not even PB Blaster would help. I ended up cutting the screws with my dremel. I’m pretty sure these seacocks were … Continue reading
Davits
Although we are focusing on prelaunch projects we had to get the davits installed. Davits were not necessary for launch, it was merely a matter of logistics. Our dinghy was in storage two hours away from the boat and Bob’s truck was the only means available for transport so we had to get the davits installed … Continue reading
Productive week!
Wow I can’t thank Bob enough for all his effort and expertise, we got quite a bit accomplished this week! Right now our focus is getting the boat ready for launch, rewiring the masts, plumbing, seacocks, prop shaft and prop, fuel and engine. Everything is going surprisingly well and the major work is near completion! … Continue reading
Rain delay
It was a miserable rainy day today so we didn’t make it to the boat but we did make progress. In 2008, just as we were rounding the last mark to the marina for haul out, the mizzen boom gooseneck snapped! We purchased a replacement gooseneck from www.rigrite.com (for an exorbitant price). We drilled and … Continue reading
Mast
When we took the boat out of the water in 2008 we unstepped the masts with plans to rewire and add some items. Yesterday we planned the rewire taking into consideration spreader lights, steaming light, wind instrument, tricolor/anchor light and windvane placement on the main. On the mizzen we have our radar, a spot light, AIS antenna and … Continue reading