Work at the Dock - June 2023

June 28, We are on B Dock now, at the Delaware City Marina

1. Clutch switch 

2. Varnishing the rails 

3. Davits first try with the dinghy

1. The main halyard clutch teeth are getting warn just a little. It's the biggest line that has the most tension. We switched the clutch pair used for the main with a mizzen line clutch. Taking it out wasn't too hard considering it was glued and sealed very well to avoid leaks. These cost a pretty penny. Replacing not necessary yet.

View from below. 

Took a white ceiling panel out and a layer of foam insulation.

2. We took off the 3 pieces of stem-iron, taped the deckside and below, sanded, taped a drape curtain, 

and applied three coats of varnish to each rail.

3. The davits tucked in.

Dave and I planned to carry it this way to the ramp slowly which is only a mile away.

The plug got pulled out later : ).   Will need to practice tomorrow getting onto the boat from the dinghy. (including with the OB motor and lifesling in the way)

It will need some cross reinforcement to keep from swinging in all directions. We'll add that later as we see where what is needed.

Next up are solar panels, Semco the deck, reinstall the lifelines (includes poss new cable which will require measuring and crimping) add 2 sail stackpacks, add 4 sails, bimini, dodger and winch covers, bring on the outboard, generator and eventually install a watermaker.

2024 Launch Day Sat. June 24

Got picked up as it started pouring rain.

Dave applied paint where the blocks were so they could dry but all is already  wet. Better than nothing we hope. We'll plan on diving to remove barnacles if necessary.

We protected the newly painted topsides with towels and clips.

We have to move the jib furler and staysail furler off and back to the

 side to fit the boat in the travel lift. 

It's always a challenge to find little soft items to pad the teak.

Friends Angela and Noel saw us off to our slip. 

                                                            credit: Angela Williamson

They had a long walk alllllll the way down to A dock

For now, we are on the outside of the same A dock we were on. Makes for a nice view without a giant piling in the way of looking out to the river.

Sewing new dinghy chaps - June 2023

 Our dinghy will need sun protection, chaps as they call them. Dave made patterns from plastic sheets and using perm marker to outline the seems and handles. Then cut them out on our tan Sunbrella. We moved the Sailrite machine to the garage to reduce trips for measuring and sewing.

First our dinghy with the old registration #s. 9 foot AB inflatable. We have # boards to hang over the chaps.

Inside seem kept down by velcro.

Purple rim line that goes all the way around cinched up.

This will be the cleanest it will be. It'll get rubbed on the sides and muddy water lines, but this Sunbrella will hold up nicely and we'll re-apply water protection next year if not before.

Our New Name Font!- May/June 2023

Ta Da!

BIGGER!

( home applied name and hailing port made by BoatUS Graphics )

Also pretty, our feathering Max-Prop was cleaned and painted by Dave. Zinc replaced.

The bottom got an extra coat of paint on the most wearing areas after this, 

covering up the little red patch.

 Our in-town transportation to Delaware City Marina.