I took a day of leave to get the boat ready for the first sail of the season. Here is a list of the things I managed to start and finish over my 3 day weekend, with a few pics:
1. Installed a new deep cycle AGM battery and charger. I opted for a Power-Sonic 35A. Has enough power for my needs (I did a power survey) and only weighs 25lbs. Put it in a new battery box and hooked it to a new on-board Genius Mini-1 4 amp charger. I had trouble deciding how I wanted to mount the charger, and I didn't want to screw it in, so I used 2 strips of outdoor dual lock 250. Great stuff and makes a very firm attachment that can still be removed if needed. Plus no holes to drill.
2. Over the winter I had new cabin cushions made in white. The old blue cushions were in bad shape, and many (including both berths) were missing. A guy around here who does upholstery for Monterey Boats made them out of white marine vinyl to give it an updated look. New foam for both berths. Very reasonable price and good workmanship - blue Sunbrella pillows next.
3. My wife made new curtains to replace the missing ones. $15.00 for the fabric (a 3 yard remnant of outdoor UV resistant fabric), plus thread, needles, and curtain holder tape from Sailrite, making the whole cost less than $50.00.
4. Cleaned and serviced both Lewmar 6 winches. I'm not sure this was ever done in the past. Basically looked like brown water in the winches. Proper marine lube on the gears, Rem oil on the pawls, new springs and they're good as new.
5. Replaced all bulbs (cabin and running/anchor lights) with LEDs from Marinebeam.
6. Refinished all exterior teak with 6 coats of Teakguard. The teak was in horrible shape, as shown by the pics. Also replaced the cup holders with new ones from this site. I like the Teakguard, let's see how it holds up.
7. Shortened my mast crutch.
8. Washed and waxed the entire boat with Meguiars Flagship Premium cleaner wax. Worked well, but had help with a DA polisher. Wouldn't want to do it by hand.
9. Misc: Greased wheel bearings, started kicker motor, tightened all loose hardware and adjusted shroud tension.
Overall I feel pretty good about all the work. But...I didn't get to sail.
1. Installed a new deep cycle AGM battery and charger. I opted for a Power-Sonic 35A. Has enough power for my needs (I did a power survey) and only weighs 25lbs. Put it in a new battery box and hooked it to a new on-board Genius Mini-1 4 amp charger. I had trouble deciding how I wanted to mount the charger, and I didn't want to screw it in, so I used 2 strips of outdoor dual lock 250. Great stuff and makes a very firm attachment that can still be removed if needed. Plus no holes to drill.
2. Over the winter I had new cabin cushions made in white. The old blue cushions were in bad shape, and many (including both berths) were missing. A guy around here who does upholstery for Monterey Boats made them out of white marine vinyl to give it an updated look. New foam for both berths. Very reasonable price and good workmanship - blue Sunbrella pillows next.
3. My wife made new curtains to replace the missing ones. $15.00 for the fabric (a 3 yard remnant of outdoor UV resistant fabric), plus thread, needles, and curtain holder tape from Sailrite, making the whole cost less than $50.00.
4. Cleaned and serviced both Lewmar 6 winches. I'm not sure this was ever done in the past. Basically looked like brown water in the winches. Proper marine lube on the gears, Rem oil on the pawls, new springs and they're good as new.
5. Replaced all bulbs (cabin and running/anchor lights) with LEDs from Marinebeam.
6. Refinished all exterior teak with 6 coats of Teakguard. The teak was in horrible shape, as shown by the pics. Also replaced the cup holders with new ones from this site. I like the Teakguard, let's see how it holds up.
7. Shortened my mast crutch.
8. Washed and waxed the entire boat with Meguiars Flagship Premium cleaner wax. Worked well, but had help with a DA polisher. Wouldn't want to do it by hand.
9. Misc: Greased wheel bearings, started kicker motor, tightened all loose hardware and adjusted shroud tension.
Overall I feel pretty good about all the work. But...I didn't get to sail.
