It’s Monday here in New Zealand, which means (I hope) our last week on the hard. We’ll see.
Today’s big event-Orcinius is back!! Yay! Nice to have John and Lisa back in town. Had dinner with them tonight. So nice to get back together.
My workbench.
Sanding the plywood backing before adding the primer coat.
The other events of the day include: Ann started polishing the cabin. She noted that it’s not fair that her one main project takes two weeks to finish. So noted. Well, she also has another job. Painting the bowsprit. Did I mention Ann hates painting? I think I’m going to owe her when this is over….
Bob progressed on the lazarette hatches by priming the new plywood backing and repairing several of the lines of caulk that we cracking on the teak side. He also replaced the dreaded raw water pump impeller. Another bummer job. This should be soooo easy, but the access is by taking apart the quarter berth and the trying to reach an unreachable area behind the alternator and in front of the starter motor. We have an impeller puller, but it won’t fit in the space. So and hour and a half of swearing, sweating and general misery later the damn thing finally came out (with the help of a screwdriver used as a pry bar). But, stuff is being checked off the list.
Tomorrow…more work.
Sounds a heck of a lot more than 8 days a week. Or a hard day’s night. Definitely I’m so tired. Maybe even yer blues. Or misery? Hopefully you soon will be glad all over.
Jeez Bob, I didn’t know you had so many different handy man talents. I’m not sure I’d have a clue of how to approach some of the projects you are describing. I could have helped Ann. Waxing is one of my fav project activities.
I love how you “seal” the stuffing box. And test it. So 18th century tech!
Like I said before, you guys are rebuilding this thing. At the end of the work do you get honorary, at least, sailboat building certificates?
What a fabulous sailing blog! I was given your name by your brother-in-law, Andrew Knight while we were on call at the hospital in Pleasanton and the topic of sailing entered our conversation. My husband and I are new to the world to sailing, and love to learn from all of the experiences of others. I hope that we’ll be able to meet at an OCSC event. (Our boat is currently on the hard in Sidney BC – so this season will be spent in the San Juan and Gulf Islands.)
Good to have you on board. Hope you continue to enjoy our adventures. I love the San Juans. Funny thing-Tonga is just like the San Juans only warmer. Amazing how similar the islands look.