Refit
Fuel Tank and Lights
The fuel tank is in, strapped down, grounded and the lines are being run to the generator. Now that the fuel tank is in we are finishing installation of the engine room LED lights. Tank is strapped down. Overhead LED light shining down into the engine area: LED cluster/strip lights to illuminate the front of … Continue reading
Fuel Tank, Paint, New Engine
We are back! We went sailing aboard the Schooner Isaac Evans out of Rockland Maine. Thanks to the Captain and Crew for a great time! We are back to work now, cleaning, painting, and installing the fuel tank. Bob installed the last of the windlass wiring and then built a base plate to mount it on the boat! … Continue reading
Still Working
We’re still working toward the goal! We’ve been hard at it. My Mother is varnishing the interior teak pieces. My Sister has been steadily working on the fiberglass, filling holes and cutting others and installing thru hulls. Bob continues to work on the electrical system, a huge job. He has also started the installation of the windlass. We received the new … Continue reading
Update
We’re still making progress. I have been doing some interior painting. Bob installed the last hand rail and continues to work on the wiring. The cabin sides have been sanded and prepped for paint and the cockpit is going back together nicely. Trading 1978 butterscotch for white: All the hand rails have been replaced. Last … Continue reading
Wood cont.
We have been working hard to put the cockpit back together. One of our bigger tasks is to replace all the wood around the cockpit coaming. A few days ago we were able to get the wood sealed and screwed down, now we have to cover all the screw holes with bungs or wood plugs. … Continue reading