We had intended on performing keel maintenance, so have decided to defer that to the fall. Instead, we have decided to concentrate on three main activities:
- Thoroughly clean and fix problems on the hull and rudder
- Run all the lines back to the cockpit [Note: didn't happen]
- Perform upgrades on the things attached to the mast
After pressure washing, there were still stains, particularly just above the water line. We got some Davis Fiberglass Stain Remover. This stuff is just great. You just rub it on, with very little elbow grease, let it sit for a few minutes and wash it off. Use gloves, as it is an skin irritant.
Before and after of using Davis Fiberglass Stain Remover. Also shows the holes in the gel coat. |
To run the lines back to the cockpit, we purchased a Spinlock triple rope clutch. This will be mounted on the port side of the pop top. To make room, we are shortening the handrail on that side.
On the mast, we are:
- Replacing the VHF antenna
- Running new coax for the VHF antenna
- Adding a windex to the antenna
- Adding an anchor light
- Running a new wiring harness for the anchor light, steaming light, and deck light
- Adding a new deck light and steaming light
- Adding a new spinnaker crane
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