Spring commissioning
Oh, believe me, Jersey Girl, work continues apace.
or maybe :cry:
I've got my 192 all polished and waxed, except for serious non-skid scrubdown and Woody Wax. I've removed and replaced the hatch sliders. Sanded down the drop board retainers and toe rails, and first coat of Cetol Natural Light went on last night. (Hoping for no rain and second coat tonight.) The mast has been washed, waxed, and turnbuckle threads lubed with pure lanolin. Still need to install new running rigging. Swim ladder was removed for polishing the transom, and I've made a new plywood backer, which I may or may not like when the mounting bolts are cinched down. I've removed the crappy Shaefer fairlead jib sheet cleats, and I'm ready to install Viadana high angle cam cleats (same design as Harken H150's, half the price.) LED bulbs for nav lights received or ordered (the mast steaming light and stern light are ready to go, I figure I can replace the bow light whenever that bulb arrives.) Of course, I have to take apart the steaming light plug and put new heatshrink tubing on it, because the insulation is badly cracked. And pick up a new battery - I think I'll use a tractor battery for ease of removal and recharging at home (it's a lake boat, battery only for nav lights.) I need to rig hardware and cleats on boom for a real topping lift - not the dangerous backstay pigtail type. Need to rig a jib downhaul. Need to touch up waterline bottom paint. Need to install rudder up- and down- haul cleats on the tiller, and clam cleats on coaming for Wavefront Marine Tiller Clutch. And final big deal is to get the boat to my friend's lift, so I can replace the centerboard painter line.
Depending on weather, I might get all this finished in time to splash Sunday following this weekend. DOH!
Brian
Thanks everyone!
Are you all getting ready for sailing season or what? This warm weather is giving me the itch!!!!
