1928 Classic Yacht
I use the wheelhouse as an office and sometimes the sun is so bright I can not work with the computer screens. So I needed blinds to block that direct light in such cases. Picked up some painters canvas for $25. Cut it length-wise so I had two 22″ strips. Then cut again for panel…
I do not want a reel of rope always mounted to the stern for the odd time that I anchor with a stern tie. I have been keeping the reel of rope in the trunk (below the cockpit floor) and bringing it out when needed. However; I was having a hard time getting the rope…
Joined Faranda and Nonchalant in Royal Cove on a perfect weekend. Charlie was on his RIB and volunteered to run the rope for the stern-tie. That made the stern-tie easy. I try to avoid stern-tie situations as I am usually solo and because it implies having to manage the boat in a crowded space –…
Paint Completed the hull painting. Just one coat when it really needs two but I can get that second coat on in August – before the Victoria boat show. Stove Took a look at the stove fan and was almost able to reinstall it but it kinda fell apart and that was the end of…
Short day so switched priority from painting the rest of the hull to installing an hour meter.
Opened the boathouse curtain so I could move the boat around – mostly to get at the bow. Focused on the port side. Wiped it down (to get water and loose dirt off of it), did a light sanding, wiped it down again (to get rid of the dust) and then painted. I was going…
Stove I was routing wire and found the stove fan had fallen off!? I will sort that in the coming days. Painting Roof Paint now drying on the last roof. Will remove the masking tape tomorrow. Accent Lighting The paint was drying so moved inside and installed some accent lighting.
Painted the wheel house roof and the cockpit roof. Will do the saloon roof tomorrow. Looks like my two cans of the discontinued Hatteras Off White will do. It will have to be a different product next time.
Varnish/Paint Completed varnish of the exterior superstructure and removed masking. Wiped down the three roof tops and then masked them up ready for them to be painted. I had to leave before getting them painted so that will get done tomorrow. They look a lot better just cleaned but I will put one coat on…
Varnish It has been <10c over the last couple of days – so not optimal for varnish/paint. I kept going anyway. The varnish was thick so I warmed it up with a space heater (and the sun when it was out). I eventually put more thinner in it. Not a great result when looked at…