Refit
We’re Still Here!
It’s been a few days since our last update but we are still here working. We are plugging along, working almost every day, making progress. We are still working on thru hulls, moving some, eliminating others. Bob started working on the autopilot, the rudder reference unit and compass are installed. We removed the autopilot drive motor, rewired … Continue reading
Chain Plates
The rigging attaches to the chain plates, the rigging holds up the masts. So, we removed all of the chain plates for inspection. We were pretty sure the plates are original and looking at them I think we were right. Anyway, they look pretty rough, one looks a little like a rotini noodle: We’ll see what … Continue reading
Update
We’ve been pretty busy as usual. Tanya has been hard at work cleaning and sanding all the interior wood trim. The previous owners preferred to oil the teak and after decades of oiling it felt pretty sticky and messy. She is doing a great job, the wood looks better than we ever expected! We have … Continue reading
Before and After
Major break through today. Here are some before, during, and after photos. Port locker: Shoving the generator through the engine/fuel tank area into the port locker: Suspended the generator while we installed the pan that it mounts to: Generator is mounted in place, amazing!!! All done in just a few minutes…not. Actually it took a … Continue reading
Another Day
…or days have gone by. Well, our V Drive is back from The Walter Machine Company so that will help move things along. We sent the drive out for rebuild and they got it back to us fairly quick. The insulation and interior walls of the ice box are progressing, albeit slowly. The thru hulls are … Continue reading