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Mast Base Blocks Installed!
Out with the old…and in with the new. Delighted to have had Nautor Swan to replicate the original mast base blocks. Thankful for the great folks at GC Rigging and Composites for their patience with me and helping to make the replacement work. More on the rigging successes in a future post. https://www.gcmarine.net
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’…
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