Refit ~ Phase III

Starboard engine access

 

It turns out that 2020 was a good year to dedicate to boat projects. Back in Georgia for hurricane season, we’re here to tackle the final phases of our refit. July and August delivered the summer heat, so many of these indoor projects got knocked off while the the air conditioners are running.

As usual, boat projects almost sound easy once you make them into a list of bullet points, but we all know that these lists constitute a ton of work… and the occasional swearing. That said, Mark does make quick work of most projects thanks to his experience and careful planning.

 
 

Refit ~

  • Remove old mattress (inner-spring.. how did they get it in there‽)

  • Cut-out engine access starboard bunk

  • Dig out styrofoam along edges and frame hatch & cutout and fill with solid wood

  • Reinforce open structure with two wooden beams running athwartship

  • Install pneumatic struts and handle

  • Adjust diamond rig to put ~2” pre-bend in preparation for new sails (on their way!!)

  • Received counter-rotating Flexofold propellors (to be installed next haulout)

 
 

Maintenance ~

  • Install new rivets in all stanchions

  • Replace all fuel lines from diesel tanks (forward, next to mast) to engines (aft) ~ remove old, brittle lines!

 

  • Empty fuel tank for inspection (surprisingly clean!) ~ integral fiberglass tank with 4 baffled sections

  • Refill & calibrate fuel tank (site tube) by jugging diesel ~ trapezoidal shape = non-linear calibration

Dolphin fuel tank calibration table

  • Replace fuel pump on generator

  • Reseal molding around starboard shower

  • Replace old (barely acceptable) septic lines with new Trident Premium sanitation hose ~ feeding & chasing through tight and circuitous routes

  • Install alternator temperature sensors on both engines

  • Replace vented loop starboard engine (thanks to new-found engine access!)

 
 

Beautification ~

  • Add fan & strip lights (on a switch) around owner’s head mirror

  • Install full length [acrylic] mirror on door & in guest head

Mirror & strip lights added with switch

 

AC vent

  • Replace old AC vents with ones that fit

  • Compound and polish cockpit floor to get out workspace grime (Thx @To Sea with New Eyes for use of the polisher!)

 

  • Replace old chrome lights with flush LED lights

 

  • Replace cracked Volvo engine panel covers

New panels for gauges

 
 

Now, everything is all lined up for the last couple of big projects to get completed in the next 6 weeks or so… stay tuned!

Time to gear up for some cruising. We are hopeful to be able to access the Bahamas this winter, with due respect to any testing requirements and quarantine.

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