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Repower Complete
The iron wind is in place and fully functional. It took a full four months to complete the work. The old Perkins was shot. The bilge was filled with an inch and a half of solidified grease. That took a while to clean. They had to work out angles and clearances with the new engine…
Out of Water Service
Repaired a few osmotic blisters expected on a hull of this age. Faired a few keel joints. New engine cooling water intake seacock placed. Barrier coats applied. Antifoul paint in place. Polished hull. New naming decals placed. The engine replacement is nearing completion. Engine replacement by Helmut’s Marine in San Rafael. Hull work by Carlos’…
Refinishing Floorboards
I didn’t think the floorboards in the sailboat looked all that bad. Not for a vintage vessel from 1977. They were acceptable. Or so I thought. I made the mistake of using acetone to remove the glue from the back of one of the floorboards that covers the area above the propeller shaft. My goal…
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