Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
2009 Season
2009 Boat Improvement Notes and Pictures
Rub Rails
The old rails needed to be replaced, the rubber had broken down over the years and was leaving white streaks down the hull of the boat each year.
The rail came in one section 60 feet long , in black. The white was almost double the cost. Im going to wrap it around the front on the outside and then tie it off in the rear right corner so there is just one piece all around. In order to do this I had to reset the bow and stern plates and reseal it all.
Stern Rail Entry
I needed a better entry into the boat, so i split the stern rails. Cut out the upper and lower rails ,and later used them as two extra stations. The other parts came off an old boat and all got tied into the rear platform . Now its easer to get into the boat again. It turned out quite nice for as you go design work. There needs to be some rope work done on the rails to make them look nice. I started it with about 30 feet of 1/8 line but that did not even get me half way . It takes a lot of line and time to do the job.
Hull Repairs
Some minor scrapes in the fiberglass from last summer needed to be repaired . Since the hull is blue , a color die added to the jell coat to match the color as best i could. Problem solved ,and the hull looks ok for a boat that is 30 years old . It got a coat of penitrol and some some wax and we will be all set for another year. The bottom got a follow up coat of bottom paint .
Mast Spreader Brackets
We took the mast off the boat with a forklift, because the spreader bracket had broken last fall. I was given some new brackets form my best fiend Jim's Catalina 25 and modified them to work on my mast. The mast fittings were removed from the spreader plates. To match the hole patterns. Then the outer plate was removed by cutting off the welds to accommodate my original plates which are much heavier. The tubing was cut in half after drilling the holes larger to put the old spreader insert into the new bracket, one is round ,the other flat. The mast spreader bars are also repaired and rewired because the wire routing is different and had to be moved also. It was a lot of work and fitting especially for the wiring which needed to be re routed . It looks good ,the new halyard is on its way and the new extra lines i picked up for 9 bucks looks cleaner. The one item that was a bit of a concern was that the spreader bars did not have enough flex. In some older ships they were actually hinged. I believe because the upper stanchion cable is not tightly secured into the spreaders and does move this should not be an issue, but still a close eye should be kept on it this year.
The New Hatch Doors
The New Hatch Doors got their final of 6 coats of varnish . The hardware was costly but i can remove the doors without a problem now. The plastic glass was cut and screens still need to be manufactured w with this pattern. The door opening did not fit well and needed a small adjustment for everything to line up. A slow process and some refinishing had to be done ,but they turned out great.
The Hatch Cover
I decided to replace the top laminate with cedar. This is working out well, it just takes forever to glue up the laminates one section at a time. The wood is also soft so my finish will have to be a bit different, epoxy under 6 coats of varnish It looks good but time will tell.
Engine Service
I needed to repair the intake hose again this year. This time i installed a water strainer . This will help to save the water impeller from getting damaged. The impeller is hard to install and very expensive.
A New Water Strainer
The sink then got a new water strainer system for filtering the drinking water. All new pipes and fittings were installed. This will keep the drinking water clean and the sink water can now be run through the original lines without violation the new pollution laws in effect this year.
The Bimany Top
The old Bimany top got destroyed during a wind storm this spring ,so I took the old pattern and re cut one on Joy's new dinning room table. It looks ok ,but definitely not professional. While at it i also made a new canopy cover. I liked the way the old one worked before the wind took care of that one also. The project was made out of painters tarp so time will tell how well it does.
Carpet
A new carpet purchased for the floor. It was cut from the original pattern and fits perfect. Seems they only last about 2 years.
Rub Rails
The old rails needed to be replaced, the rubber had broken down over the years and was leaving white streaks down the hull of the boat each year.
The rail came in one section 60 feet long , in black. The white was almost double the cost. Im going to wrap it around the front on the outside and then tie it off in the rear right corner so there is just one piece all around. In order to do this I had to reset the bow and stern plates and reseal it all.
Stern Rail Entry
I needed a better entry into the boat, so i split the stern rails. Cut out the upper and lower rails ,and later used them as two extra stations. The other parts came off an old boat and all got tied into the rear platform . Now its easer to get into the boat again. It turned out quite nice for as you go design work. There needs to be some rope work done on the rails to make them look nice. I started it with about 30 feet of 1/8 line but that did not even get me half way . It takes a lot of line and time to do the job.
Hull Repairs
Some minor scrapes in the fiberglass from last summer needed to be repaired . Since the hull is blue , a color die added to the jell coat to match the color as best i could. Problem solved ,and the hull looks ok for a boat that is 30 years old . It got a coat of penitrol and some some wax and we will be all set for another year. The bottom got a follow up coat of bottom paint .
Safety Lines and Rail Posts
The rail posts were always in the way because of the way the rails were set. I tried to bend one post about 10 degree and it did not work ,all i did was dimple it in an arbor press, after putting on about 2000k of force on it. I also lost the bids on ebay for the replacement one in case i damaged this one now i am out a stanchion, it can still be used but i am not happy about it. I took the stern rail cutouts and manufactured 2 new posts. We set an extra one on the center of the deck because i wanted more walking room. All were removed and reseated in 3M 4200 to stop the deck leaks, it worked .No more problems. The live lines are out to the max at this point because of the extra post, and should be replaced. They are showing some wear, this is for next year.
The rail posts were always in the way because of the way the rails were set. I tried to bend one post about 10 degree and it did not work ,all i did was dimple it in an arbor press, after putting on about 2000k of force on it. I also lost the bids on ebay for the replacement one in case i damaged this one now i am out a stanchion, it can still be used but i am not happy about it. I took the stern rail cutouts and manufactured 2 new posts. We set an extra one on the center of the deck because i wanted more walking room. All were removed and reseated in 3M 4200 to stop the deck leaks, it worked .No more problems. The live lines are out to the max at this point because of the extra post, and should be replaced. They are showing some wear, this is for next year.
Chain Plates
Serviced all the Chain plates attach points. inspected and cleaned out the fitting holes ,filled with foam and prepped the plate covers for installation The covers were sealed with 3M 4200 and re beaded with longer ss deck screws this stopped any more water intrusion.
Serviced all the Chain plates attach points. inspected and cleaned out the fitting holes ,filled with foam and prepped the plate covers for installation The covers were sealed with 3M 4200 and re beaded with longer ss deck screws this stopped any more water intrusion.
Mast Spreader Brackets
We took the mast off the boat with a forklift, because the spreader bracket had broken last fall. I was given some new brackets form my best fiend Jim's Catalina 25 and modified them to work on my mast. The mast fittings were removed from the spreader plates. To match the hole patterns. Then the outer plate was removed by cutting off the welds to accommodate my original plates which are much heavier. The tubing was cut in half after drilling the holes larger to put the old spreader insert into the new bracket, one is round ,the other flat. The mast spreader bars are also repaired and rewired because the wire routing is different and had to be moved also. It was a lot of work and fitting especially for the wiring which needed to be re routed . It looks good ,the new halyard is on its way and the new extra lines i picked up for 9 bucks looks cleaner. The one item that was a bit of a concern was that the spreader bars did not have enough flex. In some older ships they were actually hinged. I believe because the upper stanchion cable is not tightly secured into the spreaders and does move this should not be an issue, but still a close eye should be kept on it this year.
Lawrence Electronics
A new depth sounder is installed in billage. We are going to try and see if the radio waves will go through the hull when installed to bottom of billage electric pump. The speed ,temp sensor was installed through one of the old overboard hull drains. The brass fitting had to be modified just like the one I did last year for one of the new intakes on the other side. A collar had to be cut off and a larger hole made, same as the last time. I forgot how much of a mess it makes. I fits well and looks good.
A new depth sounder is installed in billage. We are going to try and see if the radio waves will go through the hull when installed to bottom of billage electric pump. The speed ,temp sensor was installed through one of the old overboard hull drains. The brass fitting had to be modified just like the one I did last year for one of the new intakes on the other side. A collar had to be cut off and a larger hole made, same as the last time. I forgot how much of a mess it makes. I fits well and looks good.
The New Hatch Doors
The New Hatch Doors got their final of 6 coats of varnish . The hardware was costly but i can remove the doors without a problem now. The plastic glass was cut and screens still need to be manufactured w with this pattern. The door opening did not fit well and needed a small adjustment for everything to line up. A slow process and some refinishing had to be done ,but they turned out great.
The Hatch Cover
I decided to replace the top laminate with cedar. This is working out well, it just takes forever to glue up the laminates one section at a time. The wood is also soft so my finish will have to be a bit different, epoxy under 6 coats of varnish It looks good but time will tell.
Engine Service
I needed to repair the intake hose again this year. This time i installed a water strainer . This will help to save the water impeller from getting damaged. The impeller is hard to install and very expensive.
A new Overboard Drain System
The ob drain system for the manual billage pump needed to be retired . The old one leaked and was oil soaked. The new one is in with black pipe and has a large check valve to stop back flow. It works great but it was a dirty job to replace. The electric system is also rerouted to a new OB drain above the waterline to stop back flow . It no longer runs out of the sink drain which is below the water line.
The ob drain system for the manual billage pump needed to be retired . The old one leaked and was oil soaked. The new one is in with black pipe and has a large check valve to stop back flow. It works great but it was a dirty job to replace. The electric system is also rerouted to a new OB drain above the waterline to stop back flow . It no longer runs out of the sink drain which is below the water line.
A New Water Strainer
The sink then got a new water strainer system for filtering the drinking water. All new pipes and fittings were installed. This will keep the drinking water clean and the sink water can now be run through the original lines without violation the new pollution laws in effect this year.
The Bimany Top
The old Bimany top got destroyed during a wind storm this spring ,so I took the old pattern and re cut one on Joy's new dinning room table. It looks ok ,but definitely not professional. While at it i also made a new canopy cover. I liked the way the old one worked before the wind took care of that one also. The project was made out of painters tarp so time will tell how well it does.
Teak Cockpit Flooring
The teak cockpit flooring looks good . I took 10 square feet of it just to do the front cockpit , I need another box for rear section. BJ picked one up when he went to Burlington. This project is costing a lot. The 10 sq ft of teak flooring is almost $40 .00 and i needed 2 boxes to finish the project. It fits fine and looks good. I had to make a half inch adjustment on the one side to make it fit better . Now to do the back half.
The teak cockpit flooring looks good . I took 10 square feet of it just to do the front cockpit , I need another box for rear section. BJ picked one up when he went to Burlington. This project is costing a lot. The 10 sq ft of teak flooring is almost $40 .00 and i needed 2 boxes to finish the project. It fits fine and looks good. I had to make a half inch adjustment on the one side to make it fit better . Now to do the back half.
Carpet
A new carpet purchased for the floor. It was cut from the original pattern and fits perfect. Seems they only last about 2 years.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
a short update
Its been a while since I last updated this site so here are some of the upgrades done for this year.
The boat has been in the water now almost a month and its been great.
First we have a new septic tank and when that was in progress I also decided to pull the fresh water tank and service it also ,along with all new hoses the entire plumbing system is now done.
We have a fresh bottom paint job with the old paint completely stripped It took a bit longer but it really looks nice.
The overboard drains no longer run out of the outflow valves but now drain directly out after the whaler pump.
We have a better billage pump installed and replaced the two old batteries with 2 new deep cycle batteries .
A serious radio system is installed and Im waiting for the special antenna that is required to run it on the boat, the car ones will not work.
I also acquired an old Bimany and frame off another boat and made it work for this one. If it lasts one season and needs to be replaced I have paid for it in full .A new dodger would also be great but thats for later.
The wooden ladder has to be installed somehow ,swimming and getting back ion board is difficult right now.
Sails are fine the mast is ok . The front Port cleat had to be reworked . Constant strain while tied to the dock started to pull out the bolts and it was a real pain to put the new backing plate in. Four hours work for a small job. I decided to install a large cleat in the center of the bow to better accommodate all the dock lines and relieve some of the strain on the old cleats . It seems to be working Im ready for a long trip I would like a new life vest for it though.
Enjoy Uwe
The boat has been in the water now almost a month and its been great.
First we have a new septic tank and when that was in progress I also decided to pull the fresh water tank and service it also ,along with all new hoses the entire plumbing system is now done.
We have a fresh bottom paint job with the old paint completely stripped It took a bit longer but it really looks nice.
The overboard drains no longer run out of the outflow valves but now drain directly out after the whaler pump.
We have a better billage pump installed and replaced the two old batteries with 2 new deep cycle batteries .
A serious radio system is installed and Im waiting for the special antenna that is required to run it on the boat, the car ones will not work.
I also acquired an old Bimany and frame off another boat and made it work for this one. If it lasts one season and needs to be replaced I have paid for it in full .A new dodger would also be great but thats for later.
The wooden ladder has to be installed somehow ,swimming and getting back ion board is difficult right now.
Sails are fine the mast is ok . The front Port cleat had to be reworked . Constant strain while tied to the dock started to pull out the bolts and it was a real pain to put the new backing plate in. Four hours work for a small job. I decided to install a large cleat in the center of the bow to better accommodate all the dock lines and relieve some of the strain on the old cleats . It seems to be working Im ready for a long trip I would like a new life vest for it though.
Enjoy Uwe
Friday, February 8, 2008
Ive gone twice to the boat this winter to replace the tarp on the boat
Its held up with electrical conduit and it slides up and down so the tie wraps that i used to hold everything in place slide off and the hole thing comes off.
This along with a better overboard drain system needs to be addressed this spring. I think using the same format as on the Catalina 22 will work
Its held up with electrical conduit and it slides up and down so the tie wraps that i used to hold everything in place slide off and the hole thing comes off.
This along with a better overboard drain system needs to be addressed this spring. I think using the same format as on the Catalina 22 will work
Friday, December 21, 2007
clean up the mess.
Coming up on the old shipyard, this spring we address the cracked holding tank. The removal and replacement of a 20 gal tank already purchased on eBay for 40 dabloons.
I also have to address the overboard drains. It seems the snow got in and they froze over backing up the water in the boat and then freezing. I now have 2 inches of ice in the boat, Of course in an effort to get the boat in the water last year, I took a shortcut in the auto billage pump and made it too small with out a check valve, and a long drain run, this system failed to bail the water out, and the whaller pump is also frozen, needless to say I have a mess on my hands in the spring, I'm sure I also have some water in the trans case , I'm glad I chose not to do the oil change this fall, this forces me to address the engine first thing this spring, I though about putting a heater into the boat to melt down the ice, but I think thawing and freezing of the boat will cause more damage than already done. I'm just going to leave things alone until all is thawed out and I can clean up the mess.
I have also come up with a design to step the mast while on the boat. The idea came out of some old square rigging books that I had. Its stepped almost the same way it was done in the 18th century,
More dabloons , I have to go pirating some more to build up the treasure chest , I am lacking crew,officers,and the treasure chest does not support the cost of running the ship. Time to go plunder some more.
Cptn Uwe
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Spray replica and Ericson 27-E
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Ericson 1977 27-E
Spray replica 30 foot
Ericson 1977 27-E
Spray replica 30 foot
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