We have replaced the knobs on the galley faucet. We got them from ACE hardware. The faucet is in great shape so it will get replaced at a much later date.
Magma Kettle grill and two 1 ½ lb propane bottles mounted - 2010
Our old round Magma grill we sold with the old boat. We did have a Magma Newport grill for a while but with the small rail space are on our Islander Freeport 36' boat and the adding of a bimini we sold it. We bought a Magma Kettle grill and like it.
Corelle dishes replacing our WM ones - 2010
Old West Marine plastic dishes
Our Corelle dinner ware is replacing our old West Marine plastic ones.
Force 10 stove installed and potroast made! - 2010
Lifesling
We added a Life Sling that we had on our Catalina 30. We had a vinyl cover that came with it. Over the course of a few years it started flaking and was leaking in water on the Life Sling.
We have not yet put on the “How to” decal yet or tied it off yet because we do not yet know if this is its final spot on the rail.
For a few years I was looking for one at the marine swap meet in Chula Vista but could never find the hard case.
So we went out and bought one one day.
Of course the next swap meet there was one for sale with the Life Sling in it and it went for $35.00!!. About a third of what I paid for the case alone!
That is the way....sometimes.
We have not yet put on the “How to” decal yet or tied it off yet because we do not yet know if this is its final spot on the rail.
For a few years I was looking for one at the marine swap meet in Chula Vista but could never find the hard case.
So we went out and bought one one day.
Of course the next swap meet there was one for sale with the Life Sling in it and it went for $35.00!!. About a third of what I paid for the case alone!
That is the way....sometimes.
Helm seat arms a previous owner design - 2010
The helm seat is a previous owner design. We have enjoyed it and it is simple. We made or Debbie made a new canvas back for it. We also got a folding foot stool for our feet. I usually stick a pillow behind me for support.
Foot pump
We have re-built the foot pump. and are replacing the spickit.
You need to clamp the foot pump together when taking it apart and re-assembling it because it has a spring in it.
The house to the foot pump from the old fresh water pump was smelling awful. Each time you pumped some water (the next day) it would smell.
You need to clamp the foot pump together when taking it apart and re-assembling it because it has a spring in it.
The house to the foot pump from the old fresh water pump was smelling awful. Each time you pumped some water (the next day) it would smell.
House going to sink
House going to sink
House going to sink
New spicket, it adjusts
Our re-built foot pump
Windlass fender washers
Put a couple fender washers on the aft anchor windlass bolts so it will not move We will do the front ones after vacation.
Got new lock nuts but they did not fit. The original must be metric. So we used the old ones.
Got new lock nuts but they did not fit. The original must be metric. So we used the old ones.
Wrong line & tighten
We have discovered we have the wrong size line on the furler. We have 3/8 at it calls for 5/16. We will change it out soon. Got to just eat the cost as the line is about a year or less old.
We also need to tighten the forestay. It could be our sound problem. It is the same drill as we just did but loosen the bottom nut and the socket looking hut on top of the furler (line spool) and then rotate the furler clock wise.
We also need to tighten the forestay. It could be our sound problem. It is the same drill as we just did but loosen the bottom nut and the socket looking hut on top of the furler (line spool) and then rotate the furler clock wise.
New Vanity LED light in head White\Red - 2010
We changed out the light over the vanity when we varnished the vanity. It is all Led with the choice of LED red or LED white. Debbie glued a small spot on the red side so you can identify it with your fingers while switching the light.
LED dome lights , galley, stateroom hanging locker etc - 2010
August 2010 - At Marina Cortez Harbor Island, San Diego, CA
Looks like they are finally coming down in price!
Nav Lights Chosen
We think we are going to go with the Hella Deck Mount LED Navigation Light Kit.
They are IMO COL REG, USCG, RINA (I) ABYC A-16 Certified.
They are 2" wide which is the slimiest ones we could find. That means they should fit on our cap rail better tha the others.
We also like the no hassle black finish. SS will corrode in time and not knowing what quality it is makes it even worse.
Deck-Mount-LED-Navigation-Lamps
They are IMO COL REG, USCG, RINA (I) ABYC A-16 Certified.
They are 2" wide which is the slimiest ones we could find. That means they should fit on our cap rail better tha the others.
We also like the no hassle black finish. SS will corrode in time and not knowing what quality it is makes it even worse.
Our sewing setup - gear
We have many attachments for the machine and table also.
Many are not shown here some of the bigger ones are.
Bring it in! - sewing machine
We are going to bring in our Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ-1 Walking Foot Sewing Machine to "Central Sewing Centre" in El Cajon.
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619 447 3244
Talked to Harken again
Talked to Harken again. We discussed tighting the head stay. This may be the problem as tightning the back satay seemed to help some.
About the same proceure as we just did only a few more steps.
Also we talked about unfurling and furling the sail.
The harkin support has been great.
About the same proceure as we just did only a few more steps.
Also we talked about unfurling and furling the sail.
The harkin support has been great.
Harken Furler - Furler work
2010 - Marina Cortez San Diego, CA
- We dropped the jib.
- We took apart our furler last night and we have some issues.
- We did see some metal filings which is not good but it is probably a rigging issue.
- We oiled it up and re-assembled it.
- Put the jib back on and tightened the back stay some more.
- We tried different angles on the lead block but were not having any success. I was getting too tired and was done with the project till we could get more info on things.
- When we took out the two top socket head screws the shaft with the notches in it cam slamming down. Scared the heck out of us! Was not a big deal just not expecting it. That did mean it was not resting on the socket head nut and grinding as we thought it might be.
- When we pulled on the furler up about head high and turned it it and it squeaked around where I was holding it. When we pushed on it and turned the furler it did not squeak. We are reluctant to tighten the back stay any more as this squeaking may suggest it is still too loose.
Anchor test 2 - 071710
Our anchor wash down test. Using 3.8 chain a lewmar H3 windlass and a 45lb CQR anchor. Also testing the placement of the claw anchor in the anchor locker to see if it is in the way.
It was not. It will of course need to be tied down but for now we will place it back on its bow roller.
Also test the chain markins using wire ties. Work good but may need to add a couple more markings at the lower 100 to 0 range.
A re-galvanized chain would help in not picking up the mud\muck.
It was not. It will of course need to be tied down but for now we will place it back on its bow roller.
Also test the chain markins using wire ties. Work good but may need to add a couple more markings at the lower 100 to 0 range.
A re-galvanized chain would help in not picking up the mud\muck.
Shower sump from Chula Vista Marine Swap Meet test - 2010
July 2010 - At Marina Cortez Harbor Island, San Diego, CA
This is the old shower sump out hose and wiring.
Sailing to Marina Cortez from La Playa, anchor test - 2010
On the way from the anchorage at La Playa we took some pictures from the cockpit. We were returning home after our second anchor test. There were a few boats of interest.
The windlass moved!
While doing our second anchor test the windlass moved. Yep, that’s right it moved. At the end of bringing up the anchor the anchor was snug on the bow roller and I saw the windlass (the back of it) lift up a little bit. The strain from trying to pull up the anchor that would not move, could not move any further, lifted the windlass. Not much but none the less it moved. That is definitely not a good thing!
It is my fault too. I did not use fender washers, instead I used the washers they (Lemar) sent with the windlass. I will be replacing the back tow washers with fender washers before we go on vacation (next week). That will be before we use it again. The after vacation I will replace the front tow. They are a little more involved but they are not in danger of lifting as the strain is on the back of the windlass.
It is my fault too. I did not use fender washers, instead I used the washers they (Lemar) sent with the windlass. I will be replacing the back tow washers with fender washers before we go on vacation (next week). That will be before we use it again. The after vacation I will replace the front tow. They are a little more involved but they are not in danger of lifting as the strain is on the back of the windlass.
Bow windlass UP foot switch installed - 2010
July 2010 - At Marina Cortez Harbor Island, San Diego, CA
We are getting ready to install one of the foot pedals for the Lewmar H3 Anchor Windlass. The up pedal.
Bow anchor test 2 - 071710
We did another test anchor. In the mean time, I brought back the SS snubber with the SS shelves and eye splices for them to fix it. They whipped the splices. I then put SS wire around the shackle pins to keep them in place.
http://www.animatedknots.com/
Instead of using it however I wanted to try the Prusik triple sliding hitch. I screwed it up but it still worked.
I tied it wrong.
I mean I thought that was how I tied it but it did not come out like that.
It did come off the chain OK though. One mistake I made was I just dropped the needs of the line over the side and pulled them up with the chain. It was not a good idea as they were chaffed by the chain on the anchor rollers. Not bad but I had to tug a bit to get the line free from the chain on the rollers.
After a while I went below and took a nap. While laying there I could hear the chafe going. Every time there was a puff of wind the line would groan on the cleats.
Next time!
http://www.animatedknots.com/
Instead of using it however I wanted to try the Prusik triple sliding hitch. I screwed it up but it still worked.
The chain had another wrap on it before I took the picture so there was three wraps where there only shows two in the picture..
I tied it wrong.
I mean I thought that was how I tied it but it did not come out like that.
It did come off the chain OK though. One mistake I made was I just dropped the needs of the line over the side and pulled them up with the chain. It was not a good idea as they were chaffed by the chain on the anchor rollers. Not bad but I had to tug a bit to get the line free from the chain on the rollers.
After a while I went below and took a nap. While laying there I could hear the chafe going. Every time there was a puff of wind the line would groan on the cleats.
I later took up the slack on the chain to keep it off the line but could not completely keep it off from chaffing. If the proper knot were tied maybe I could.
Next time!
New Found Metals Portholes - Installing Peek-A-Boo Blinds - 2010
We installed our two new Peek-a-Boo blinds for the head. One was fine but the other was made a little off. So much so that we will be returning it after we return from vacation.
How we install them.
New bow wash down coiled hose broke - 2010
Engine noise from the 4-108 Perkins - 2010
Islander Freeport engine noise from the 4-108 Perkins. There is not any insulation in the engine room now and this is to compare the noise after a repower. It also shows the outside from within the salon.
Our boat had a split exhaust hose when it was delivered. The water was up to the engine at times and the shaft flung it all over the engine room. All the insulation was wet and soggy and 30 years old, so out it came. When we repower we will replace it. That will happen on 2011.
Our boat had a split exhaust hose when it was delivered. The water was up to the engine at times and the shaft flung it all over the engine room. All the insulation was wet and soggy and 30 years old, so out it came. When we repower we will replace it. That will happen on 2011.
Harken furler - Screeching noise?
2010 - Marina Cortez San Diego, CA
We are trying to find what is making the screeching noise. It sounds like metal on metal. We have a Mark III and I think it is a Unit I.
1. We have removed the housing that holds the line and oiled any bearings we could find (two races of them) but it did not help. We used “One Drop”.
2. We tightened the back stay and loosened it, did not help.
3. We did the same with the jib halyard but it did not help.
We are trying to find what is making the screeching noise. It sounds like metal on metal. We have a Mark III and I think it is a Unit I.
1. We have removed the housing that holds the line and oiled any bearings we could find (two races of them) but it did not help. We used “One Drop”.
2. We tightened the back stay and loosened it, did not help.
3. We did the same with the jib halyard but it did not help.
New Found Metals Portholes - Peek A Boo Blinds for head - 2010
On an Island Packet.
We just got two new Peek A Boo Blinds for the head.They are the light white ones. We will install them this weekend for our upcoming much deserved staycation on the water!
This will complete the Peek A Boo Blinds for all six of the port holes.
July 2010 - Currently at Marina Cortez Harbor Island, San Diego, CA
600 AMP bussbar
Just purchased the first of two 600 AMP buss bars for the battery setup.
This one is going on the negative side with a 4/0 cable to the ground of the engine and a 4/0 cable to the main negative of the batteries.
Best price I could find was on the wed at http://shop.pkys.com/
Blue Sea Systems #2104 PowerBar 4 x 3/8-16 Stud Terminal
This one is going on the negative side with a 4/0 cable to the ground of the engine and a 4/0 cable to the main negative of the batteries.
Best price I could find was on the wed at http://shop.pkys.com/
Blue Sea Systems #2104 PowerBar 4 x 3/8-16 Stud Terminal
Aqua Signal LED nav lights
I just got off the phone with Aqua Signal after figuring their lights would fit the foot print. I was researching in the stores with a Perko light in hand for the right foot print. Even bought one to try on the boat but it is a side mount.
Aqua Signal Corporation
aquasignal.info
They (Aqua Signal) say they do not make a rail mount yet. This is for the series 33.
It is planned for the future. So I need them now. Oh well. Back to the LED nav light search.
Aqua Signal Corporation
aquasignal.info
They (Aqua Signal) say they do not make a rail mount yet. This is for the series 33.
It is planned for the future. So I need them now. Oh well. Back to the LED nav light search.
We are on solar!
Ya! We got our solar controller hooked up last night. It was a bit of stop and go for a while. We had it working and then dis-connected it from the batteries and placed it behind the nav station in its new home and it stopped working. Debbie and I were scratching our heads and we re-checked all the wires etc. It did read out the watts but did not charge. Tried a bunch of re-boots but it did not change. After Debbie read the trouble shooting tips in the manual we figured it out. The sun was going down and so the panel did not have enough juice to charge the batteries! Forgot it needed the dam sun to work.
So we are on solar now for the house batteries. We disconnected the original battery charger and left it in place till we have some sea testing done. The engine still charges the house batteries also.
So we are on solar now for the house batteries. We disconnected the original battery charger and left it in place till we have some sea testing done. The engine still charges the house batteries also.
Burs on plate need removing - sewing machine
Marina Cortez in San Diego Harbor Island 6\13\2010
We have been having problems with the sewing machine and it has cramped or sewing style. We think we have found the problem. There is a flat piece that the needle goes through that sits on the sewing area. The cloth runs across it. We have found a couple small burrs on it. We will bring home the drummell tool from the boat tonight and try buffing it down.
We have been having problems with the sewing machine and it has cramped or sewing style. We think we have found the problem. There is a flat piece that the needle goes through that sits on the sewing area. The cloth runs across it. We have found a couple small burrs on it. We will bring home the drummell tool from the boat tonight and try buffing it down.
Head drawers
Our next varnishing project for at home is two of the three head drawers. There is also a small door that looks like a drawer. We will do those two picas next after these. I needed a break after the chain locker louvered door.
Navagation LED ligths
Ok the best we can do so far to my nav lights that I can find and my wife and I like are:
Attwood
ATTWOOD Lite-nav at West Marine
Attwood LED lights
And
Hella Deck Mount LED Navigation Light Kit
Hella LED nav lights
Deck Mount LED Navigation Lamp - yachtlights.com
This one is IMO COL REG, USCG, RINA (I) ABYC A-16 Certified
Our cap rail where the old one is is only 2.5 inches wide (at the most) and part of that is rounded off. So maybe 2.3 inches and that is the Atwood and I do not know if the Attwood is USCG approved.
The Hella is 2 inches wide and I think that will work.
I will buy one Attwood and fit it to the boat (WM has it) as we like the looks the best but if it does not fit then the Hella will do.
The Attwood is also the least $$
Also we have been searching for a bulb for our existing Perko lights and have not found one at WM or Downwind marine. So when\if we decde to keep them we will need to purchase a half dozen or more bulbs to be safe
Attwood
ATTWOOD Lite-nav at West Marine
Attwood LED lights
And
Hella Deck Mount LED Navigation Light Kit
Hella LED nav lights
Deck Mount LED Navigation Lamp - yachtlights.com
This one is IMO COL REG, USCG, RINA (I) ABYC A-16 Certified
Our cap rail where the old one is is only 2.5 inches wide (at the most) and part of that is rounded off. So maybe 2.3 inches and that is the Atwood and I do not know if the Attwood is USCG approved.
The Hella is 2 inches wide and I think that will work.
I will buy one Attwood and fit it to the boat (WM has it) as we like the looks the best but if it does not fit then the Hella will do.
The Attwood is also the least $$
Also we have been searching for a bulb for our existing Perko lights and have not found one at WM or Downwind marine. So when\if we decde to keep them we will need to purchase a half dozen or more bulbs to be safe
Cam cleat holes
We removed the cam cleat as it was no longer needed with our new traveler. We filled the holes with gel coat and will finish cleaning it up.
We wanted to replace the other old one from the main sheet but the access ids not there underneath. Could use anchors instead of through bolting. I am still thinking about it.
We wanted to replace the other old one from the main sheet but the access ids not there underneath. Could use anchors instead of through bolting. I am still thinking about it.
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