Going to just run a steaming light for now so I don't have to figure out how to get a extra wire to the plug. Finally found a inexpensive plug.
Deck Plug
Deck Plug Click Here
Going to just run a steaming light for now so I don't have to figure out how to get a extra wire to the plug. Finally found a inexpensive plug.
Going to just run a steaming light for now so I don't have to figure out how to get a extra wire to the plug. Finally found a inexpensive plug.
Interior Lighting
The old lights were missing the covers and the switches were bad. I was going to try to replace the switches but I found these 12 volt RV lights on eBay for $10.99 each free shipping. They are LED and use 1/10th the power. The quality is on par with the original, cheap but I was pleased after I put them up. Lots of light.
Update
I tried to make a not skid surface for the cabin floor. At first I didn't like it but I added a coat of varnish after rinsing off the salt and it seems to be better. We will see after a while.
Hard to tell with this picture.
New tiller installed and boom traverse installed.
Reading Material
There are many good articles on this site. Written by Marine Surveyors
Good practical reading material Click Here
Good practical reading material Click Here
Update
The new tiller that came with the boat. H & L Laminated Tiller, #51322, 13OF 45"L X 1-5/16W X2
Marine Woodwork Inc. 130, (323) 636-1718
Added 2 support for the table brackets
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The worse of the deck problems.
A great fiberglass cleaner, Marykate On & Off
Sail Inventory
I had a look at the sails today. Not really what I thought but not bad. They are mostly a racing set of sails. There appears to be one original set and one set that are lighter material. Three mails, two 170%, one 150%, a jib and a spinnaker. One main has a 2 foot rip. It would have been better to have just one good set of heavy sails with a storm jib but I will make do with what I have.
Progress
We made a lot of progress. All the varnished interior trim was put back in and it made a big difference. There is still many things to do inside but for now I am calling it done. Did the hull and deck cleaning and sanded the bottom and painted. It's starting to look like a sailboat. Next week I am going to try my luck with deck crack repair and gel coat.
Rain and Rain
I have been getting some work done I just get so busy I forget to take pictures. Here are the new shelves installed. The companionway doors are finished, The rain has continued for two days and the varnish takes forever to dry.
Hanging on the wall of the galley is one of those funny sailboat joke signs
HaHaHa
Making a little progress
Companionway doors and trim are back in. The shelves in the galley and v berth are in. Removed all the trim for finishing. I think this should finish the inside to a point where I can sail this year. Waiting for the materials to do the deck and hull. A good cleaning, try to get to some of the cracks on the deck and a bottom paint is all for now. After that the rigging and then the wiring.
We left everything open and went to the store for supplies. You guessed it, A torrential downpour. Oh well, sailboats are made to get wet but not my battery drill (still working).
Lesson for the day. When you take the traveler off all the little balls fall out of the bearings.
Pics tomorrow.
We left everything open and went to the store for supplies. You guessed it, A torrential downpour. Oh well, sailboats are made to get wet but not my battery drill (still working).
Lesson for the day. When you take the traveler off all the little balls fall out of the bearings.
Pics tomorrow.
Welcome Canada
Welcome Canada
From my Google stats I now have more hits from Canada then USA. As Voyager was made in Canada I guess that makes sense.
Starting Work
The Companionway boards and trim are almost ready to go back on and the new V berth and Cabin shelves are ready to be varnished.
Captain Calamity Rescued
Captain Calamity Rescued for 10th time. From the UK Daily Mail
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2439053/Britains-Captain-Calamity-arrested-rescued-TENTH-time-yacht-grounded.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2439053/Britains-Captain-Calamity-arrested-rescued-TENTH-time-yacht-grounded.html
Dreamers
All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on their dreams with open eyes, to make them possible.
T. E. Lawrence
Big day today. I am buying a sheet of marine plywood.
To see the Thread "Purchasing Voyager" click here
To see the thread "Working on Voyager" click here
T. E. Lawrence
Big day today. I am buying a sheet of marine plywood.
To see the Thread "Purchasing Voyager" click here
To see the thread "Working on Voyager" click here
Mystery Parts
I finally figured out what this was. It wasn't easy. Anyone want to take a shot?
The next one I don't know. I assume it was made by one of the owners but I don't know what it is for, yet.
Thru Hull
My question on sailnet.com
I just purchased a Grampian 26 and have a question on the thru hull fitting.
Is this right for the original thru hull or is the flange broken off? It is glassed over on the inside. If the picture doesn't show I started a blog of my progress with the post at the top (for now).
A good answer from Ron-1984 Fast/Nicholson 345 "FastForward"
I see no evidence of any kind of 'through hull fitting'.. looks like a glassed in stub (that may originally have been a f/g tube to the cockpit sole if it's a cockpit drain) Looks like someone somehow fit that gate valve into the f/g stub.
That's the wrong kind of valve, by the way.. a 90 degree ball valve is a better style for that job. Cutting out that stub and installing a real thruhull valve would be the 'proper' fix.
Have a look here:
Replacing Thru-Hulls and Seacocks Photo Gallery by Compass Marine How To at pbase.com
Cleaning so I can Clean
Spent the day cleaning out the garage to make some room to work. Tomorrow I will add some pictures of Voyagers present state and the pile of "junk" that came with her.
It is amazing what you find on the web when you start to think of the things that need to be done. It is easy to start over thinking things. There are a thousand different ideas on just how to do the interior wood from vinegar to lemon juice, varnish to tung oil. I plan to take the easy and least expensive route for now and avoid some of the over hyped super duper marine products except where necessary. I think Lowes tung oil will do just fine inside.
Now to make "The List".
It is amazing what you find on the web when you start to think of the things that need to be done. It is easy to start over thinking things. There are a thousand different ideas on just how to do the interior wood from vinegar to lemon juice, varnish to tung oil. I plan to take the easy and least expensive route for now and avoid some of the over hyped super duper marine products except where necessary. I think Lowes tung oil will do just fine inside.
Now to make "The List".
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