Thursday, April 21, 2011

A few more things got done

First I started the spiniker sock , lots of sewing , i did take some videos but it was more of a figure it out as you go project. The top is done now i have to measure its length, about 28 feet i figure.
second the compass is off and out for overhaul, its probably going to be the only accurate instrument on the boat
I have the new throttle and shift handles but the mounting shafts will have to be modified to mount them both
The curtains are in , and look great I do need a third set to make them look good parts are on order
I got a brass intake cover for the water intake ,Last year too much crap was sucked in and it kept clogging the filter . It was an eBay buy and I wasn't paying proper attention and i overpaid, bummer
The hull is polished out this year again and there is still some varnishing to do
The big item is the mast but i can do that once the boat is in the water
I also got the Bimini modified to accept the back stay, the old shift cover works well for that.
 The Hobbs meter is mounted into the engine cover a good place
I also fixed the water pump that came out of the old sea-cats derelict, the pump had to be disassembled and all the rust cleaned out but it works.

Friday, April 15, 2011

The curtains

The curtains didnt fit they were too tight  Now I have to move the faster strip about one inch

Bummer

Rope clutch

I have 2 double rope clutches , old stile  that use plastic lock down handles, one broke last fall
You cannot buy them anymore so I went and made 4 of them out of hardwood today  cut on a band saw and belt sanded  It works just fine  and dont look bad either, I almost lost a small stailess steel retainer clip, tha would have been bad and NOT REPLACEABLE  I found it jammed under the lockdown plate
Thanks
I also cleaned and waxed the waterline   It was cold and windy. The lake water is very high, almost to the clubhouse.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Richie compass overhaul

I posted a YouTube video on my Richie compass overhaul
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWNwAJCZzfg

2011 Season

The boat is uncovered, it got an oil change , the engine is running. We have fresh bottom paint
I also put on the new curtain rods that i bought 2 years ago they came out of a Catalina.
The clips and attachments came from sailright

Monday, January 10, 2011

2011 Season

The continuing saga of the mast step
That all so far unless I sell the other boat and get more working capital
Short on funds but not wind so things will float and move.