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If you look in the gear swap area, a member is selling gear from his old ketch. He might have a set still. Steve
Here are a few pics during the installation of my anchor windlass. At this point, the teak pad has been constructed and fit to the deck and the windlass set in place. Foot switches have not been installed yet. Overall, it was a wonderful project. More work that I had imagined. Surprisingly, the electrical was the hardest part. I thought making the teak pad would be the most difficult task of all.
http://picasaweb.google.com/steven.dettman/MyPictures02?authkey=IU0zwrgYXrQ#5288650537789758690
Well, for those of us in the south, June 19th is the Harbor Fest weekend and definitely presents a conflict.
Barry,
What will you finish the teak with inside and out? I’ve been hesitant to finish the cockpit grating as I figured it would get slippery when wet.
Barry,
Attached is a pic that shows how the antenna was mounted on ST. I was very lucky as I had the actual antenna from my Hans Christian so that was the only thing I changed. Amazingly good picture but does drop out when the wind is blowing.
What kind of work list do you have for the winter time? Mine is long, but it seems like most of it is spring time work instead of winter work. Winterized the fresh water system and changed the oil. Replaced all the port lite gaskets too. That was a job, cleaning all the old caulk out. Nice and dry so far.
I bought a really nice buffer and am planning on putting on a good shine this spring. It sure needs it, but I am sure it will buff out and glisten when I am done.
Ready for Spring,
If the temps cooperate I do plan on doing it this weekend. Dry of course too. Where did you put your TV? I attached mine on the port side chain plate. I love digital, Hi Def TV. I am looking at an AC unit this year too. Am considering a Carrier roof mounted on that I’ll permanently install on the hatch over the salon. Has heat too. I’ve seen a few of these types of units installed on sailboats and that way I don’t give up interior locker space and I don’t have to fiddle with a window unit like I have in the past.
I’ll give you a call.
Yes, they do have that plate cover. I have not opened it up to look at. Sikaflex seems to be the product of choice.
Thanks,
Snoodle Time does have stainless steel ports. A good thing too as I just finished up replacing the gaskets in all 10. Most of them had little drips when it rained hard.
I’m not sure where my boat was as far as being one of the last ones completed. It is my understanding the hull was sitting for some amount of time before the original owners approached Dickerson to complete it for them. Although it was not the last hull produced, I do understand it was actually the last vessel completed and sold.
They did get some nice options like S/S ports, coach roof mounted traveler, extra hatches and teak on the aft lazzerette, and opening doors under the settee’s. That option is neat.
By the way, it is hull # 36.
The best thing to do is really think about what kind of boating are you doing. Is it just to live on? How much do you want to sail? Long or short distance sailing? Ocean or coastal sailing? Really spend some time figuring out what you want to do and then match the boat with your dreams.
So many people have bought the wrong boat and then loose tons of money selling it, paying broker fees (twice) and buying something else that does not match the type of boating you want to do.
Of course there is buying a project boat (cheap) or something in good condition that you can enjoy rather than working on and putting lots more money into it just to make is sea worthy or usable.
There are many boaters that work forever on their boats, putting lots of money into her and then selling because it is really not the right boat for them.
Once you figure out what kind of boating you really want to do, match that to a boat. It is only a bargain if it matches your true needs.
Good luck,
Steve
I would be interested in seeing the pictures you took. Either here, or I could PM you my email address.
Steve