Hello Precision Owners,
Earlier, I've posted some pictures of the repair/restore process we have performed on our P-18. We have sailed her about half a dozen times during the past few weeks and are enjoying her sailing qualities.
Some of Florida's ramps are shallow, and I was concerned about launching our boat. Attached are some pictures of the trailer modifications that have made launching and retrieving easier. These modifications include guide boards to direct the keel to the center of the trailer. I also added the "starboard" slides to the keel bunk and the side bunks so that adjusting the hull once it is on the trailer is only a matter of pushing the hull or giving it another crank or two.
The other pictures show the renewed interior with carpet replacement, varnish on the woodwork, and the new semi-bulkheads that we ordered from Bill at the Precision factory.
The hatchboard seemed bulky to store below, so Eileen suggested cutting it. I added SS hinges so the board can be folded to store and eliminate searching for two pieces. The vent with screening behind it was added yesterday. The oval "starboard" additions on the forward part of the cockpit are thru-bolted to help secure the new plywood pieces on the interior aft bulkhead. They also effectively cover most of the old holes where items had been attached. The bag on the port side seemed like a good idea for small parts storage, gloves, whistle, etc. The two cup holders on the starboard side were a gift from my friend and, therefore, they had to be installed.
We named her UNO because she is hull #1 and, like the child's game....we might be down to our last one.
Respectfully, Phil
Earlier, I've posted some pictures of the repair/restore process we have performed on our P-18. We have sailed her about half a dozen times during the past few weeks and are enjoying her sailing qualities.
Some of Florida's ramps are shallow, and I was concerned about launching our boat. Attached are some pictures of the trailer modifications that have made launching and retrieving easier. These modifications include guide boards to direct the keel to the center of the trailer. I also added the "starboard" slides to the keel bunk and the side bunks so that adjusting the hull once it is on the trailer is only a matter of pushing the hull or giving it another crank or two.
The other pictures show the renewed interior with carpet replacement, varnish on the woodwork, and the new semi-bulkheads that we ordered from Bill at the Precision factory.
The hatchboard seemed bulky to store below, so Eileen suggested cutting it. I added SS hinges so the board can be folded to store and eliminate searching for two pieces. The vent with screening behind it was added yesterday. The oval "starboard" additions on the forward part of the cockpit are thru-bolted to help secure the new plywood pieces on the interior aft bulkhead. They also effectively cover most of the old holes where items had been attached. The bag on the port side seemed like a good idea for small parts storage, gloves, whistle, etc. The two cup holders on the starboard side were a gift from my friend and, therefore, they had to be installed.
We named her UNO because she is hull #1 and, like the child's game....we might be down to our last one.
Respectfully, Phil
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