Long, strange trip ahead

[DaveB]

Did you install a long bow anchor roller that you keep there while Sailing? Probably wasn't thinking of the Gally slave, the hauling anchor line, the loved one who makes your bed up. ETC.
Got To make the Admiral happy.
Dave

OK....Repairs and modifications currently on my list or underway on my :

DONE:
Resurface Rudders
New trailer lights and tires
Replace UP trim relay on Suzuki DF50
Purchase, register dinghy
Purchase Honda 7.5 outboard for dinghy

In progress or on the to do list (all parts purchased and waiting in garage):
Replace standing rigging
Replace swim ladder with BWY's version on port stern and install grab-bar
Install steering quick disconnect for outboard
Install Kicker-mount for 7.5 outboard on starboard stern
Remove and repair centerboard; ex-wife somehow cracked/split it head. I am very surprised it wasn't lost
Build and install TEAK swim platform over steering linkage and rudder sensor
Replace all 6 windows; stopping to repair bubbles and thin spots on black gel-coat (as came from factory and became evident over the years)-- resurface completely
Repair spider cracks in gelcoat along sides of upper deck, the most egregious being along the sides just aft of the windows and beside the cockpit
Remove pedestal from cockpit, remove autopilot head unit from behind 21" steering wheel and Fluxgate compass from front base (remount on removable board that will seat in the Mast support fitting and will also house small compass and Garmin 182C GPS and move Fluxgate compass underneath stairs inside bilge)
Disassemble used TEAK furniture for use as board-stock for projects on boat
Replace pedestal, install new plexiglass sides with speakers installed
Install hour and RPM gauges where autopilot head unit was on pedestal (patch fiberglass hole, first)
Remove VHF and AM/FM/CD from current location
Move GPS antenna so BIMINI top doesn't land on it and crack the casing anymore
Build and install new galley cabinet and counter top with TEAK, install new sink and propane stove
Remove crappy electric water system improperly installed by ex-wife and replace with proper, pressure activated system (maybe use old system as washdown pump)
Install permanent fuel tank under forward v-birth
Install permanent water tank(s)
Install deck fills for each of the above
Move house and starting batteries forward and add second house and spare starting battery (probably starboard just forward of the dinette seat) and move battery switch to easily reachable location
Install VHF and AM/FM/CD in new cabinets along with power panels
Replace grommets on mainsail with SS grommets
Replace anchor, steaming and deck lights on mast (rewire to deck and steaming light to new power panel)
Install fuel locker covers (hopefully for storage instead of fuel tanks, now)
Get boat off of trailer and into marina slip then replace leaf springs and mounting hardware on old crappy steel trailer (cleaning and repainting trailer)
Remove old, peeling and ugly bottom paint
Polish boat then install new custom, full color boat name and logo vinyls.
Wax boat


WOW. This list seems like a lot more now that I finally logged it all someplace.....Now, how to get all this done and STILL GET TO USE THE BOAT THIS SUMMER !!?!?!?!?!?!??!


~K

[Keel_Hauled]

Did you install a long bow anchor roller that you keep there while Sailing? Probably wasn't thinking of the Gally slave, the hauling anchor line, the loved one who makes your bed up. ETC.
Got To make the Admiral happy.

No Admiral to make happy and I will allow no one claiming higher rank than I on my ship. If I'm happy, everybody's happy This pedestal guard is driving me nuts, though. Looks like the bolt that goes through the pedestal enters behind the trailering mast support tube so I'm not sure how I'm supposed to make THAT fit! Bolt is too long and even IF it were shorter there's no room between the inside face of the pedestal an that tube for a nut !!! Always something

~K

[vizwhiz]

Sounds like you need a hasp.

[Keel_Hauled]

Sounds like you need a hasp.

que ? please elaborate

[Keel_Hauled]

OK, here are some pics of my issue with the BW Yachts pedestal guard and table.

The first two images show how I have it oriented. I would imagine it should be standing level, not tilted, and that it should be centered on the pedestal instead of off to one side or the other. The third image shows the mounting hole for the 2" bolt with washer and nut and how they come in directly behind the sleeve the mast support slides into.

Can anyone tell me if I really am this stupid or if something just isn't right here ?








>>EDIT<< - Got it figured out. I need to remove the mast support holder, use a shorter through bolt for the pedestal guard and then fight the mast support holder back into place...
~K

[Keel_Hauled]

While waiting to figure this one out, I found out something useful. BLEECHWHITE Tire Cleaner removes POLIGLOW better than anything I've ever seen !!!

Anyone else with PoliGlow issues give this a try !!


~K

[tewharaunz]

Hi,

I've just dropped my centerboard to replace the line and found that the head is cracked like yours was. I'm new to fiberglass repairs. What did you use to repair it? Any details appreciated.

[vizwhiz]

Sounds like you need a hasp.

que ? please elaborate

Sorry, hadn't checked on these in a while...it was sort of a long-running joke on here due to another series of posts.
Maybe just a henway would do what you need instead.

[Ormonddude]

Think about using POR 15 for the trailer expensive paint but its sworn by and considered bionic against rust