Rebedding anchor locker drain hole
So I started cleaning this compartment at the front of the V Berth As I was doing so, I noticed the pipe in there was FILTHY, so I removed it Here shows where it was, just below that white… Continue reading
Maintenance
Away for a week….
So more updates when I get back, Meanwhile, here are some cleaning pics
Stopping leaks from freshwater
With the seawater leaks taken care of, now I started to look at stopping rain coming in. First up – I had noticed water coming in near the hatch area, and it a couple of (terrifying) cases, actually dripping in… Continue reading
The List
The following is the list of things I need to do still, divided into ‘short term’ (meaning things I need to do before I can move in) and longer term projects Short Term Make boat watertight – Stop all… Continue reading
Adjusting the stuffing box (part 1)
So after my boat arrived back in Victoria (the person who moved it commented it felt smoother, so I guess that prop fix did help), he mentioned there was a lot of water in the bilge! Oh no! My first… Continue reading
MY ARMS HURT SO MUCH
So today I went to check on the gelcoat, and sanded it down. To be honest it looks pretty bad, like someone splattered paint all over the side but I don’t care since it was mainly for protection anyway. Next,… Continue reading
Of transducers, gelcoat and cleaning
So I took a half day at work today and went to work on my boat. First of all, I stuck my head into the office of the boatyard to see if they had done anything on my boat yet… Continue reading
Out of the water again…
Back in Friday, everything willing. Though i’ve learnt with boats never to make your plans too firm…