Projects & Renovations
Projects and Renovations category (edit text later)
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E32-3 Offshore with the 2014 Sailomat Wind Vane--12 Minute Video
YouTube link: Demonstration of the 2014 "Sailomat 800"self-steering vane during a 6,000-mile transit LA-Hawaii-LA.- Christian Williams
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- Controls - Steering, Binnacle, Wind Vanes & Ground Tackle
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E32-3 Going Overboard with the Engine Instrument Panel
Before... ...After It's amazing what a little fresh paint and new gauges will do for an engine instrument panel. And, a box of new marine grade wire, some fancy LED-backlit buttons, a grip of heat-shrink ring terminals, a heat gun burn on my upper arm, 1/8" weatherproof rubber matting...- vanilladuck
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- Electrical - 120v and 12v
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E25CB Balsa Core Repair: Cabin Top and Companionway - Part 2
Sometimes I wish I could retire now and spend all my time working on restoring my boat, and then take it on trips to Michigan, Florida, and the NC coast. It can be disheartening when weeks go by without any progress, I do love working on her. But I have a great job, and it funds our project...- olsenjohn
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- Renovations - Full or Partial
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E31C Brightwork Refinish
The appearance of the forward hatch on my boat was looking a bit tired. Even though the varnish gets refresher coats, I am always bummed at how quickly the gloss fades and if left alone too long, you're looking at stripping back to bare and starting over. I wanted to take the hatch off and...- Martin King
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- Wood Work & Finishing
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E27 First Haul Out
In early December of 2021 we hauled out our ‘72 E27 at Eddie’s Marine in Wilmington, California. Work performed by me: Replacement of gate valves with Forespar 93 Series seacocks. Installation of seawater strainer. Re-packing of stuffing box. Re-greasing/shimming of rudder post. Work performed...- sctrapani
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- Renovations - Full or Partial