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.
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
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
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.
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.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Richie compass overhaul
I posted a YouTube video on my Richie compass overhaul
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWNwAJCZzfg
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
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
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