Are you planning or working on upgrades to your boat for sailing season ahead? Is this a year when you'll do nothing but sail her, or perform minimal maintenance? Or are you planning to convert her to a ketch? (Just kidding...) Share your boat improvement plans here, then vote in the week's Quick Quiz at the bottom of the home page. And while you're at it, post a photo or two of your project in the Photo Forum, as well!
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More projects than time permits!
We are in the process of installing accugages, battery monitor, new Nexus System 3000 instruments, doing a bottom job, new faucet in galley and possibly a new double sink to replace the single, new counter top, sink and faucet in head, new foam in the v-berth cushions, Island Girl treatment and the continued maintenance. I work a little and party a little. Some of these will go fast some will go slow. Some will get done before summer, Some will be done by the end of the summer. They will all eventually get done.
We are in the process of installing accugages, battery monitor, new Nexus System 3000 instruments, doing a bottom job, new faucet in galley and possibly a new double sink to replace the single, new counter top, sink and faucet in head, new foam in the v-berth cushions, Island Girl treatment and the continued maintenance. I work a little and party a little. Some of these will go fast some will go slow. Some will get done before summer, Some will be done by the end of the summer. They will all eventually get done.
Projects upset the psychology.
Or was it physiology, something about free ions around the pond? At any rate the project list causes stress, at least for me. The lack of time and money to finish them, especially to finish them right. Then there are so many that need to be done on the hard. So what to do? Leave the boat out and get the projects done and done right? Or sail and get those ions?
Or was it physiology, something about free ions around the pond? At any rate the project list causes stress, at least for me. The lack of time and money to finish them, especially to finish them right. Then there are so many that need to be done on the hard. So what to do? Leave the boat out and get the projects done and done right? Or sail and get those ions?
Upgrades for 2000
Installed a masthead crane and spinnaker halyard for the cruising spinnaker I built over the winter. Can't wait to try it out. Otherwise routine and not so routine maintenance. Dave
Installed a masthead crane and spinnaker halyard for the cruising spinnaker I built over the winter. Can't wait to try it out. Otherwise routine and not so routine maintenance. Dave
Upgrade, replace and repair
After the trip to Cabo San Lucas and the resulting carnage in gear, I've set about repairing/replacing broken/nonfunctioning items like the whiskerpole, rebuilding the alternator, replacing the solenoid, start battery and the handheld VHF, TV and FRS radios,(which were traded to a Mexican mechanic as pay for engine work in Turtle Bay) and the fuel lift pump, and raw water pump. I think I'll have to get a part-time job just to support my sailing habit! Larry W. S/V Moondance Beneteau OC400
After the trip to Cabo San Lucas and the resulting carnage in gear, I've set about repairing/replacing broken/nonfunctioning items like the whiskerpole, rebuilding the alternator, replacing the solenoid, start battery and the handheld VHF, TV and FRS radios,(which were traded to a Mexican mechanic as pay for engine work in Turtle Bay) and the fuel lift pump, and raw water pump. I think I'll have to get a part-time job just to support my sailing habit! Larry W. S/V Moondance Beneteau OC400
Upgrades - again
There are always necessary items on my list - and as for most of my sailing friends, they remain on that list. But this year I'll install a big (110 litres) freshwater-tank and footpumps. And a longer anchor-line. The 35 meter was not good last year so now it's 56 meter and that will do most of the times. And as item no 3, I want to cover my holding-tank installation with teak. This year I will probably make up the drawings and then go for the woodworks. There must always be a project or two left to do during the rainy days. Toomas
There are always necessary items on my list - and as for most of my sailing friends, they remain on that list. But this year I'll install a big (110 litres) freshwater-tank and footpumps. And a longer anchor-line. The 35 meter was not good last year so now it's 56 meter and that will do most of the times. And as item no 3, I want to cover my holding-tank installation with teak. This year I will probably make up the drawings and then go for the woodworks. There must always be a project or two left to do during the rainy days. Toomas
Boat Project
We plan to replace our macerator next week. Anyone want to help? Hopefully, we can suck enough sea water through the system at our pumpout to make this a "sweet" task. Chuck C-30 Columbine (a mountain flower)
We plan to replace our macerator next week. Anyone want to help? Hopefully, we can suck enough sea water through the system at our pumpout to make this a "sweet" task. Chuck C-30 Columbine (a mountain flower)
Projects you say ?
Ordered new 130 genoa and new gennaker. Got old 110 jib repaired. Got main repaired and full battens installed in lower half. Have to install new masthead bail for new gennaker and install new halyard. Replacing CDI furler with Profurl. Replacing headstay. Have to removed and recaulk hand rails (minor leaks on both sides !) Had VHF radio repaired. Replaced compass. Ordered new battery charger. Have to install. Also ordered and have to install new hot water heater. Have decided to go ahead and replace main cabin sole. Of course, will replace holding tank hoses while easy access. Will install inspection plate in tank. Will recoat all bulkheads and cabinets. Had all cushions recovered. Had new bedsheets made to measure. Will clean and Poli-Glow Hull. Will sand and coat bottom with antifouling. Will gelcoat minor cracks. And that's not counting what I might need to do around the engine. I'm telling you, I can't wait to launch so I can rest and sail. Beer and liquor with friends on the water is a lot cheaper than all these things I get in a frenzy for during the winter months. I guess I should have my name removed from all these wonderful catalog house lists.
Ordered new 130 genoa and new gennaker. Got old 110 jib repaired. Got main repaired and full battens installed in lower half. Have to install new masthead bail for new gennaker and install new halyard. Replacing CDI furler with Profurl. Replacing headstay. Have to removed and recaulk hand rails (minor leaks on both sides !) Had VHF radio repaired. Replaced compass. Ordered new battery charger. Have to install. Also ordered and have to install new hot water heater. Have decided to go ahead and replace main cabin sole. Of course, will replace holding tank hoses while easy access. Will install inspection plate in tank. Will recoat all bulkheads and cabinets. Had all cushions recovered. Had new bedsheets made to measure. Will clean and Poli-Glow Hull. Will sand and coat bottom with antifouling. Will gelcoat minor cracks. And that's not counting what I might need to do around the engine. I'm telling you, I can't wait to launch so I can rest and sail. Beer and liquor with friends on the water is a lot cheaper than all these things I get in a frenzy for during the winter months. I guess I should have my name removed from all these wonderful catalog house lists.
Da List - yeah, like I have life?
So - Today I painted the rudder and closed the through-hulls in preparation for launch. Work since we've hauled: Every fitting on the boat has been removed, cleaned, and rebedded with countersunk holes and epoxy cores where high stress is likely. All cracks ground out, filled, faired, waiting to be painted. All exterior brightwork removed, new brightwork milled. Having a girlfriend who is a woodsmith helps. All hatches removed, cleaned, strengthened. Replaced with all new hardware. All winched rebuilt. All portlight removed, rubber replaced, rebedded (and yes, they still leak). Bilge stripped. Keel bolts rethreaded, nuts replaced. Bilgekoated. All plumbing replaced. Tanks reused, everything else is new. Headstay replaced. (The rest of the rig got done last year) Rudder removed, epoxied, redrilled (its external) Forward head intake through-hull replaced. (The others got done last year) Keel refaired. Bottom painted. New life lines. Gudgeons replaced, inspection port in aft wall of cockpit to service uppers. Nicro Day/Night ventilator installed in head. ahh - some more stuff I can't think off. We may have long winters in Maine, but our boats get treated well. Justin
So - Today I painted the rudder and closed the through-hulls in preparation for launch. Work since we've hauled: Every fitting on the boat has been removed, cleaned, and rebedded with countersunk holes and epoxy cores where high stress is likely. All cracks ground out, filled, faired, waiting to be painted. All exterior brightwork removed, new brightwork milled. Having a girlfriend who is a woodsmith helps. All hatches removed, cleaned, strengthened. Replaced with all new hardware. All winched rebuilt. All portlight removed, rubber replaced, rebedded (and yes, they still leak). Bilge stripped. Keel bolts rethreaded, nuts replaced. Bilgekoated. All plumbing replaced. Tanks reused, everything else is new. Headstay replaced. (The rest of the rig got done last year) Rudder removed, epoxied, redrilled (its external) Forward head intake through-hull replaced. (The others got done last year) Keel refaired. Bottom painted. New life lines. Gudgeons replaced, inspection port in aft wall of cockpit to service uppers. Nicro Day/Night ventilator installed in head. ahh - some more stuff I can't think off. We may have long winters in Maine, but our boats get treated well. Justin
You have to do work on these things?
being new to sailing i'm usually at a loss as to what needs done but that is especially true in the maintenance department. so far i've only done "automobile-ish" things like cleaning/waxing, washing the sails and messing w/ the outboard. projects underway are repairing/refinishing the teak, replacing the working lines and working out some type of "lock" for the tiller. later this season, time permitting, i would like to add an electrical system for nav lights and possibly some type of make-shift chart table. after the electrical system is in place there is an entire world of excessive and useless electrical goodies i'd like to add but hopefully my better judgement (read as girlfriend) will keep honest. TTaylor 18.5 PS oh and i think someone mentioned you have to clean these things from time to time, i'll consider doing that as well
being new to sailing i'm usually at a loss as to what needs done but that is especially true in the maintenance department. so far i've only done "automobile-ish" things like cleaning/waxing, washing the sails and messing w/ the outboard. projects underway are repairing/refinishing the teak, replacing the working lines and working out some type of "lock" for the tiller. later this season, time permitting, i would like to add an electrical system for nav lights and possibly some type of make-shift chart table. after the electrical system is in place there is an entire world of excessive and useless electrical goodies i'd like to add but hopefully my better judgement (read as girlfriend) will keep honest. TTaylor 18.5 PS oh and i think someone mentioned you have to clean these things from time to time, i'll consider doing that as well
My Mods
Hello All: Luckily, living in S. Fl. I get to use and and work on my h27 year around. Ny most recent project was to eliminate some weather helm in higher winds. I had previously done all the rig and sail tuning possible with what I have and problem persisted. What I finally did to eliminate it, was to modify my mainsail. I shortened the foot by 20"Laid out the sail and gave the leech a nice full curve (roach) and put in full battens (six). All cutting and sewing was done at home on the trusty Kenmore. The reduction in weather helm was so great I had to learn to drive the boat all over again. On another note, I also added a stern rail barbeque, works great for baking bread. Good luck red
Hello All: Luckily, living in S. Fl. I get to use and and work on my h27 year around. Ny most recent project was to eliminate some weather helm in higher winds. I had previously done all the rig and sail tuning possible with what I have and problem persisted. What I finally did to eliminate it, was to modify my mainsail. I shortened the foot by 20"Laid out the sail and gave the leech a nice full curve (roach) and put in full battens (six). All cutting and sewing was done at home on the trusty Kenmore. The reduction in weather helm was so great I had to learn to drive the boat all over again. On another note, I also added a stern rail barbeque, works great for baking bread. Good luck red
Fresh water system
My next big project will be to modify the fresh water system to include a thru deck fitting and new hoses. After that I will consider replacing the bulkheads. But I just can't think about that right now! Already installed the new U Bolt hardware, just need to tune the rig and we're ready to go! Oh yeah! I also have to install my depth sounder transducer without actually cutting a hole in the boat. Shouldn't be too bad but if I screw it up...!!! LaDonna
My next big project will be to modify the fresh water system to include a thru deck fitting and new hoses. After that I will consider replacing the bulkheads. But I just can't think about that right now! Already installed the new U Bolt hardware, just need to tune the rig and we're ready to go! Oh yeah! I also have to install my depth sounder transducer without actually cutting a hole in the boat. Shouldn't be too bad but if I screw it up...!!! LaDonna
Schoolwork
Justin, I am an engineer and never have time to work on my boat, plus it is an hour away, so I don't sleep and work on it all night. How can you be studying law and get all this accomplished? I am thinking of going back to school if you get all this free time Best regards dave
Justin, I am an engineer and never have time to work on my boat, plus it is an hour away, so I don't sleep and work on it all night. How can you be studying law and get all this accomplished? I am thinking of going back to school if you get all this free time Best regards dave
Sprucing up and juicing up
Sprucing up: repl;acing the cockpit coaming teak trim with the new plastic ones from Catalina Direct. These are hard to oil without getting oil all over the cockpit, and one broke last season in a wild race. Also plan to refinish the hull by removing oxidation and waxing, etc. Will clean up the teak hatchboards AGAIN (!!), after sanding them last year but not finishing the sunbrella cover in time to prevent fading. Finally, I'll patch paint the bottom paint (our lake is so cold nothing much grows anyway, but it looks unsightly to have parts not covered withpaint well because of the trailer boards). I MAY refinish the keel if time permits. I don't want to start on this unless I can finish it properly. Juicing up: I've recently started using The Capn for navigation and think I need more 12V power, so I'm converting to two "golf cart" batteries (about 220 Ah total) from my group 24 battery. I may carry the latter on cruises for a backup. I also am planning a "chart table" that folds down on the back of the forward dinette seat in my 1983 C22. It will hold my laptop and have room for a few other items like notepad, pencils, calculator, etc. I'm a little wary of just using the dinette table for fear of water dripping through the companionway onto the laptop.
Sprucing up: repl;acing the cockpit coaming teak trim with the new plastic ones from Catalina Direct. These are hard to oil without getting oil all over the cockpit, and one broke last season in a wild race. Also plan to refinish the hull by removing oxidation and waxing, etc. Will clean up the teak hatchboards AGAIN (!!), after sanding them last year but not finishing the sunbrella cover in time to prevent fading. Finally, I'll patch paint the bottom paint (our lake is so cold nothing much grows anyway, but it looks unsightly to have parts not covered withpaint well because of the trailer boards). I MAY refinish the keel if time permits. I don't want to start on this unless I can finish it properly. Juicing up: I've recently started using The Capn for navigation and think I need more 12V power, so I'm converting to two "golf cart" batteries (about 220 Ah total) from my group 24 battery. I may carry the latter on cruises for a backup. I also am planning a "chart table" that folds down on the back of the forward dinette seat in my 1983 C22. It will hold my laptop and have room for a few other items like notepad, pencils, calculator, etc. I'm a little wary of just using the dinette table for fear of water dripping through the companionway onto the laptop.
B.O.A.T.
Break Out Another Thousand Yep. That's what we did. Thousand plus. After redoing the canvas last summer ($1000+) on Stargazer we decided that the interior needed upgrading. Sooooo back to the upholsterer and now we have new cushions through out. The orininal fabric was getting thread-bare and the foam was shot not to mention smelly. The fabric we chose in the shop seemed to have more light than when we got it on the cushions and in the boat. Lesson here is to study fabric colors---even though we did that for almost a year. I will try to get some interior photos up on HOW. Would like to replace the hull lining next but I am not really happy with the choices out there. Anyone have a suggestion? I think the next major overhaul will be on the standing rigging. It hasn't been really checkout since the purchase survey coming up on five years this July. Think we will get away with only a $1000? Frank SV Stargazer
Break Out Another Thousand Yep. That's what we did. Thousand plus. After redoing the canvas last summer ($1000+) on Stargazer we decided that the interior needed upgrading. Sooooo back to the upholsterer and now we have new cushions through out. The orininal fabric was getting thread-bare and the foam was shot not to mention smelly. The fabric we chose in the shop seemed to have more light than when we got it on the cushions and in the boat. Lesson here is to study fabric colors---even though we did that for almost a year. I will try to get some interior photos up on HOW. Would like to replace the hull lining next but I am not really happy with the choices out there. Anyone have a suggestion? I think the next major overhaul will be on the standing rigging. It hasn't been really checkout since the purchase survey coming up on five years this July. Think we will get away with only a $1000? Frank SV Stargazer
Doin' the dreaded...
compression post replacement. Yep, it finally happened to me, too. A wee bit of a leak in the mast step and voila, ye olde wooden compression post shall rot. So, thanks to the photo forum and the experience of others, I've designed a new system that should last longer than the rest of the boat. Since original post is not usable for compression, I'm having to use stainless steel all the way to the keel. Should get the new post from the welder tomorrow. Then it's simply cutting out the inside (part of it) the original post and returning it to it's original position for mounting the bulkhead and door facing. The glasswork is the dreaded part, of course. Will post pictures when done. The sad thing is this boat (Salty Dog) has not been underway for almost 8 months now because of this lil' issue. Should be underway in another week, though. Fancy Free, on the other hand, is doing well: New bottom and topsides completed...looks reeeeally good. New electrical (all of it), new sails, new mast paint, new boom paint, new running rigging. Looks really good. Next is the deck....sheeesh...remove all the hardware, sand off the entire nonskid (looks really bad) repaint entire deck and nonskid, rebed hardware. All new brightwork (beyond repair) and she should be a new boat. TeSS (O'day 12' Widgeon") is much closer to being done. Interior sanded/repainted already, seats done, new tiller handle done, bottom done, centerboard rebuilt and painted. All else prepped and ready to paint: mast, boom, topsides...gonna be a sweet marina/harbor boat. Sheer Bliss (C&C 27) is also looking better. Still needs topsides and bottom job, two instruments, and locker paint and she'll be done. Brightwork, deck, hardware, new mainsail, new running rigging already completed. Inflatables: Sheesh, how'd I get two of these things. They are both a long story. More leaks than a Japanese fishing boat. Still working on the leaks, but new transom is built and installed, motor mount completed, deck boards/rails completed. She's close. The other one? Hmmm...maybe back in the trash can from whence she came. Film at 11:00 Ranger 23: Almost got her painted, but weather didn't allow before I needed her for a class. Got the bottom done, all brightwork restored, engine mount rebedded, new TuffLuff headstay foil, new running rigging, winch maintenance, etc. Neat story about her new name: She used to be called "Babe" ... I know, disgusting isn't it? Anyway, the previous guy painted the boat (both topsides and deck) with household, outdoor enamel and a brush....a poor quality brush at that. Poor thing looked miserable. He painted the boat red...bright red...I mean really bright red. But she looked like it sorta fit. The gentlemen's three-year-old daughter had just seen the movie "Babe" and called the boat that. (Ouch) Because she does look good red we decided to go with a darker shade and it turns out the new color looks just like blood. Gotta love it, no? So, we were thinking, What's the Italian word for vampire? (My charter manager is part Italian.) Turns out the word is vampire. Not very exciting, huh? Even with the "extras" it's still just vampiro or vampira...still boring. We saw the Greek spelling vampyr and liked that a bit better. But being the pirate wannabe that I am, we went to Vampirate, then Vampyrate, but still not feminine enough so Vampyrata and all the sudden: Vampyrita....Rita for short. After a few conversations, it turns out this is very close to Spanish for "little vampire"...couldn't have worked out better. You'll love the graphic for it. I'll post a picture when she's done. OK, there's my 20 minute break for the week. Hope all your projects are going well and turn out like you want.
compression post replacement. Yep, it finally happened to me, too. A wee bit of a leak in the mast step and voila, ye olde wooden compression post shall rot. So, thanks to the photo forum and the experience of others, I've designed a new system that should last longer than the rest of the boat. Since original post is not usable for compression, I'm having to use stainless steel all the way to the keel. Should get the new post from the welder tomorrow. Then it's simply cutting out the inside (part of it) the original post and returning it to it's original position for mounting the bulkhead and door facing. The glasswork is the dreaded part, of course. Will post pictures when done. The sad thing is this boat (Salty Dog) has not been underway for almost 8 months now because of this lil' issue. Should be underway in another week, though. Fancy Free, on the other hand, is doing well: New bottom and topsides completed...looks reeeeally good. New electrical (all of it), new sails, new mast paint, new boom paint, new running rigging. Looks really good. Next is the deck....sheeesh...remove all the hardware, sand off the entire nonskid (looks really bad) repaint entire deck and nonskid, rebed hardware. All new brightwork (beyond repair) and she should be a new boat. TeSS (O'day 12' Widgeon") is much closer to being done. Interior sanded/repainted already, seats done, new tiller handle done, bottom done, centerboard rebuilt and painted. All else prepped and ready to paint: mast, boom, topsides...gonna be a sweet marina/harbor boat. Sheer Bliss (C&C 27) is also looking better. Still needs topsides and bottom job, two instruments, and locker paint and she'll be done. Brightwork, deck, hardware, new mainsail, new running rigging already completed. Inflatables: Sheesh, how'd I get two of these things. They are both a long story. More leaks than a Japanese fishing boat. Still working on the leaks, but new transom is built and installed, motor mount completed, deck boards/rails completed. She's close. The other one? Hmmm...maybe back in the trash can from whence she came. Film at 11:00 Ranger 23: Almost got her painted, but weather didn't allow before I needed her for a class. Got the bottom done, all brightwork restored, engine mount rebedded, new TuffLuff headstay foil, new running rigging, winch maintenance, etc. Neat story about her new name: She used to be called "Babe" ... I know, disgusting isn't it? Anyway, the previous guy painted the boat (both topsides and deck) with household, outdoor enamel and a brush....a poor quality brush at that. Poor thing looked miserable. He painted the boat red...bright red...I mean really bright red. But she looked like it sorta fit. The gentlemen's three-year-old daughter had just seen the movie "Babe" and called the boat that. (Ouch) Because she does look good red we decided to go with a darker shade and it turns out the new color looks just like blood. Gotta love it, no? So, we were thinking, What's the Italian word for vampire? (My charter manager is part Italian.) Turns out the word is vampire. Not very exciting, huh? Even with the "extras" it's still just vampiro or vampira...still boring. We saw the Greek spelling vampyr and liked that a bit better. But being the pirate wannabe that I am, we went to Vampirate, then Vampyrate, but still not feminine enough so Vampyrata and all the sudden: Vampyrita....Rita for short. After a few conversations, it turns out this is very close to Spanish for "little vampire"...couldn't have worked out better. You'll love the graphic for it. I'll post a picture when she's done. OK, there's my 20 minute break for the week. Hope all your projects are going well and turn out like you want.
She's turning into a real cruising boat!
We've been spending a lot of time (and money) converting our older C36 into a real cruising boat. Major projects in various stages of completion are: DC system: I managed to fit 6 (count 'em) 6 volt batteries (275Ah each!) into the boat for a house bank and am using a Grp 27 for the start battery (Echo charger keeps the start battery full) - linked to an E-meter to keep tabs on things. Upgrading alternator and regulator; replaced engine wiring harness. Will hook up 1500W inverter soon (purchased cheap at the swap meet!). Anchoring system: Added Kingsprit dual bow rollers to bow to hold 44lb Bruce anchor. Purchased electric windlass and plan to install that in next couple weeks (that swap meet again!). Sails: Purchased usd 150% genoa and new Doyle mainsail (full batten, loose foot) from this site... can't wait to try that main! Installed folding mast step to reach head of main for easier flaking. Cockpit: Installed teak folding table, new shift levers, drink holder, Bottomsiders cushions, stern rail seats. Hull: Painted bottom, new zincs, buffed/waxed hull, restriped faded baby blue stripes with dark blue, painted boot stripe to match, removed old name and replaced with new name (spent a bottle of champagne on Neptune). Below: Replaced head and all hoses, new salon teak folding table (from this site), misc. oil lamps and artwork added, new V-berth cushions, halogen lights added, teak stovetop cutting board. Need to add better insulation ro refer. Etc: New canvas (new covers for main, pedestal, winches), new dodger (again, from this site! - unfortunately we'll now have to move the cabintop winches and leads inboard to make room for winch handles), replaced fiberglass hatch forward with tinted glass. Replacing deck and traveller sheaves. Shees, what else? Hopefully I'm about done spending money for a while! I'll be taking a few shakedown cruising in Puget Sound before enjoying our upgrades during a trip around Vancouver Island in June/July! Trevor S/V Dunoon Seattle, WA
We've been spending a lot of time (and money) converting our older C36 into a real cruising boat. Major projects in various stages of completion are: DC system: I managed to fit 6 (count 'em) 6 volt batteries (275Ah each!) into the boat for a house bank and am using a Grp 27 for the start battery (Echo charger keeps the start battery full) - linked to an E-meter to keep tabs on things. Upgrading alternator and regulator; replaced engine wiring harness. Will hook up 1500W inverter soon (purchased cheap at the swap meet!). Anchoring system: Added Kingsprit dual bow rollers to bow to hold 44lb Bruce anchor. Purchased electric windlass and plan to install that in next couple weeks (that swap meet again!). Sails: Purchased usd 150% genoa and new Doyle mainsail (full batten, loose foot) from this site... can't wait to try that main! Installed folding mast step to reach head of main for easier flaking. Cockpit: Installed teak folding table, new shift levers, drink holder, Bottomsiders cushions, stern rail seats. Hull: Painted bottom, new zincs, buffed/waxed hull, restriped faded baby blue stripes with dark blue, painted boot stripe to match, removed old name and replaced with new name (spent a bottle of champagne on Neptune). Below: Replaced head and all hoses, new salon teak folding table (from this site), misc. oil lamps and artwork added, new V-berth cushions, halogen lights added, teak stovetop cutting board. Need to add better insulation ro refer. Etc: New canvas (new covers for main, pedestal, winches), new dodger (again, from this site! - unfortunately we'll now have to move the cabintop winches and leads inboard to make room for winch handles), replaced fiberglass hatch forward with tinted glass. Replacing deck and traveller sheaves. Shees, what else? Hopefully I'm about done spending money for a while! I'll be taking a few shakedown cruising in Puget Sound before enjoying our upgrades during a trip around Vancouver Island in June/July! Trevor S/V Dunoon Seattle, WA
And then...
Purchased a new main for my O-22, had new vee-berth cushions made, had the ob prepped and boat ready to wash down when we spotted this O-28 available locally for much under market and then that meant just taking a look and on Friday I will own it. Only goes to show that God laughs when you tell him your plans. Upgrades required on new boat-minimal and we are thankful. Look for name change and home port change and I'm glad I saved the ritual for renaming. Great site.
Purchased a new main for my O-22, had new vee-berth cushions made, had the ob prepped and boat ready to wash down when we spotted this O-28 available locally for much under market and then that meant just taking a look and on Friday I will own it. Only goes to show that God laughs when you tell him your plans. Upgrades required on new boat-minimal and we are thankful. Look for name change and home port change and I'm glad I saved the ritual for renaming. Great site.
Procrastination
I will be replacing all of the engine hoses and belts, including the hose from the aqualift. It is is pretty bad shape, and I was going to do it last year, but procrastinated because it looks like a bitch of a job. Other than that, just routine maintainance and replacement of things that just plain wear out. I live aboard my C36, and certain systems such as fresh water get a lot more use than normal. I think the fresh water pump may need some overhaul work, don't know for certain. I'll probably also finish stripping and varnishing wood. It is a lot of work initially, but well worth it. The hatch boards that I put 10 coats on 2 years ago still look fabulous, like they were dipped into molten glass. I've tried just about every wood treatment that there is over the years, and careful surface prep and multiple coats of varnish still beats anything I've ever seen for appearance. It takes many (8 or more) coats for it to look right and last, but in the end everyone who sees it comments about how great it looks.
I will be replacing all of the engine hoses and belts, including the hose from the aqualift. It is is pretty bad shape, and I was going to do it last year, but procrastinated because it looks like a bitch of a job. Other than that, just routine maintainance and replacement of things that just plain wear out. I live aboard my C36, and certain systems such as fresh water get a lot more use than normal. I think the fresh water pump may need some overhaul work, don't know for certain. I'll probably also finish stripping and varnishing wood. It is a lot of work initially, but well worth it. The hatch boards that I put 10 coats on 2 years ago still look fabulous, like they were dipped into molten glass. I've tried just about every wood treatment that there is over the years, and careful surface prep and multiple coats of varnish still beats anything I've ever seen for appearance. It takes many (8 or more) coats for it to look right and last, but in the end everyone who sees it comments about how great it looks.
motor replacement
I would appreciatge advice on the best replacement motor for my 22' ODay. Old motor was 7.5 hp.
I would appreciatge advice on the best replacement motor for my 22' ODay. Old motor was 7.5 hp.
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