Got the broken stanchion welded at Metalworx Engineering (04-384 5113). After replacing the stanchion I cleaned all the stainless steel pushpit, pulpit and stanchions with Grunt Emergel so they looked like new. Then contracted Hurricane Rigging to replace all the life lines with new 4mm steel cables and the plastic covers on the top one.... Continue Reading →

To resolve the problem of the big shackle getting stuck in the bow roller when dropping (and weighing) the anchor I removed the big shackle and spliced the rope directly onto the chain.   My first time splicing rope after watching a few YouTube videos. All looks good but need to monitor how well it... Continue Reading →

Located and patched up three, no,  four holes in dinghy with new repair kit. New pump v. good! Replaced 3/8"  tiller bolt with new one. Replaced broken cabin air vent with new one. Installed new galley fresh water pump Upgrade to "Head" with soap dispenser, paper dispenser and splash panel.

On Brent's recommendation I contacted John Rosemergy 021 571 281 to repair the mainsail cover (zip coming unstitched) and to make a bag for the dinghy.  Te get the sail cover off we had to remove the mainsail from the boom as well as the reefing lines, etc.To reassemble the mainsail Grant came down to give me... Continue Reading →

Polished up the old Barometer with Brasso and added a new Royal Mariner Chronometer which also shows tides.A nice pair!

On the recommendation of Travis I contacted Steve at Resene 0274474821 who advised the following paint to be used on the interior exposed parts of the fibreglass hull: Resene Waterborne Smooth Surface Sealer - 1 coatResene Enamel Undercoat - 1 coatResene Lusta-Glo semi-gloss enamel white paint - 2 coatsAll completed (big job!) and looking very nice IMHO!Also... Continue Reading →

On the recommendation of Louis (neighbour at Chaffers) I contacted Dean Fraser (021-437 732) to do an underwater clean and check of the hull rather than hauling the boat out of the water. The diver, Murray, spent almost an hour in the water and completed:1. Installed a new 1" zinc sacrificial anode on the propeller shaft. The... Continue Reading →

Geoff, Peter and Nigel met up Saturday morning to repair the broken spinnaker shackle which involved hoisting one of us up to the top of the mast in the bosun's chair.  First tried hoisting up Geoff. Used the Main halyard on the bosun's chair and the Genoa halyard as a safety line on the harness.... Continue Reading →

Gave the decks a good scrub with water and Sugar Soap with Sam's help!  We also inflated the dinghy. Quite quick to inflate but after floating it off the stern of the boat for an hour noticed the air pressure had diminished somewhat. Will need to check where the leak is and patch.