Dennis: My wife refers to Wallys Bolg as my “porn”, because I watch and read it every day. I am actually trying to reach him if anyone can help.
Thanks > On Jul 31, 2017, at 7:34 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > Have you visited Wally's site? > http://www.wbryant.com/StellaBoat/projlist.htm > <http://www.wbryant.com/StellaBoat/projlist.htm> > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 5:35 PM, john wright via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: > Hello everyone > > I am about to begin a complete refit on what is the best boat for my purpose > ( sailing around Cape Code as we get ready to do the Caribbean 1500 in 2019), > after looking or sailing at least 100 boat over the past 4 years. The boat is > in better than average condition, I will post pictures later. > > I have the work broken down into three categories, and would appreciate any > recommendations and reorganizing of the list. > > Thanks > > Level 1: Repairs and Installations > Replace old set of AGM batteries with new set > Remove old engine, clean and repaint engine room, rebuild engine bed as > needed to fit the new Yanmar 3JH5e > Replace all hoses for new engine > Move raw water sea strainer and Racor fuel filter to easier location to > monitor visually > Gelcoat – fill all chips and nicks with gelcoat > Clean stains with FSR > Repair teak grating at pedestal (epoxy the connections to frame) > Clean teak with teak cleaner > Replace teak combing with thicker mahogany boards > Clean and Polish all gelcoat surfaces > Hull bottom – sand and repaint with anti-fouling ablative paint > Re-install mast and tune rigging > Make line hanger in cockpit below deck winches functional once again > Add gasket to aft access panel under helm seat > Repair/ refinish wood framework to companionway > Re-varnish companionway door > Make better drainage in port cockpit locker and revarnish partition wood > Install the new Whale Gusher manual pump in cockpit > Update propane solenoid > Remake companionway door cover to fit better > Deck and House – clean and re-varnish woodwork (handrails, dorade boxes) > Clean and polish all stainless hardware > Replace gasket material on all opening ports > Repaint all dorade vents > Replace traveler cam cleat > Clean, sand and varnish bow platform > Stanchion support on starboard bent – take to shop and straighten > Add maintenance coat of varnish on floors and re-secure > Install and varnish framework for windows > Repair and revarnish bulkheads where needed > Re-install all cabinets and tables > Finish installation of canvas cover for ceiling in forward berth > Ice box cover – install hardware and gasket > Head – re-cut new mirror and install > Forward cabin has trim work that needs to be installed > Brow in forward cabin to be replaced with new trim work > > > Level 2: Updates and Improvements > Hull repainting – large project to be described as we get closer to that > project > Paint steering pedestal white > Replace instruments > Replace opening port in cockpit with new > Add winch handle holders in cockpit > Paint new non-skid in cockpit seats and floor > Make set of cockpit cushions > Install a cockpit shower > Re-bed all deck gear, hardware and chainplates (last another 20 years) > Replace all blocks with updated equipment > Replace all running rigging > Replace genoa sheet cars with moveable sheet lead under load > Replace missing wood bungs on teak toe rail (may need to reset screws deeper > as wood has shrunk over time) > Sand toe rail and varnish > Winches to be stripped cleaned and greased > Paint interior of chain locker > Make a grating for chain locker to help rode to dry > Stanchion bases and cleats to be removed and powder coated to original color > All deck non-skid to be renewed with white or Hatteras soft yellow (Tartan > Yachts uses this style) > Add stanchion rollers for headsail furling line to lead to cockpit > Replace steering cables with new > Replace all interior lighting with LED > Install Isotherm hot water tank > Replace interior cushions with new foam and fabrics > Replace AC/DC switch panel with BluSea panel > Add swim ladder > > > Level 3: Enhancements > Replace manual windlass with an electric version > Upgrade chain and rope to fit new windlass > Add pad-eye on bow platform for code zero sail > Add Fischer Panda Perfect Power iSeries Generator > Install reverse cycle heat and air conditioning system > Add custom fitted mattress for sleeping berths > New mainsail with deep double reef and Harken bat car track for ease of hoist > Stack-pack for mainsail storage (see MacSails of Florida) > Gooseneck double reefing hook from South Shore Yachts > Replace standing rod rigging for peace of mind > Add Code Zero sail on Facnor continuous line furling unit > Add Wisker pole > Upgrade roller furling unit > Add Mantus anchor > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. 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