tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765665708658551272024-03-21T21:36:17.126-04:00Challenges: Restoring/Re-Fitting Sailboats & EventsThe current refit of 1975 O'Day 22 comes to an end. The next Owner can put it overboard,
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876566570865855127.post-71100965278682531512021-05-30T11:12:00.000-04:002021-05-30T11:12:29.476-04:00<p>It is May 30, 2021. This part of my life ended when I had a stroke in late 2014, With that said we neither to handle a sail. BUT I plan to update at least every three years as long as I can. Picture of Island Gypsy with family, my princess and me and our current project, landscaping</p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876566570865855127.post-41952587279541279782018-09-21T05:31:00.000-04:002018-09-21T05:31:00.546-04:00Well, the O'Day is now in the hands of a fine gentleman from South Carolina. Charles plans to have Summer Wind overboard in the summer of 2020. Near his home, there is a lake he will sail the boat.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876566570865855127.post-6166097601294470922018-07-03T22:23:00.000-04:002018-07-03T22:24:29.504-04:00Lower the price of boat to $1200 on CL.<br />
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"<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "bitstream vera serif" , "times new roman" , serif;">The trailer has a title, the previous seller signed wrong place. Current owner has not corrected. Buyer responsible for obtaining. For the inconvenience boat priced so low given the hassle of retiling. Located in Danville, Va. Boat trailer heavy with extension hitch. Pictures show owner replaced bulkheads and berths. Mast, motor, tiller, sails, foam for cushions, sink, mainsheet tackle, rudder in garage stored. Have additional materials, supplies available for reasonable offer. Interior freeboard covering (white), stove, barrier paint, teak plywood, teak for trim, etc."</span><br />
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would like the O'day brought back to initial condition, with, of course, improvements.<br />
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IF, I was starting again on this project, would I have changed my agenda? Nope, not one bit.<br />
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As to me, as Dale Carnegie continues to be a renewing influence, I am more positive than ever. How fortunate can one be? I have a loving, beautiful, highly intelligent counterpart, who in her own sphere is a successful business person, a fantastic brilliant son that I love, a grandson who will conquer the world if encouraged, a loving sister that I adore, current and future family members that have entered my life, my unbelievable joy in helping kids of all ages and of course my dogs, past and present.<br />
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The Lord and the Universe have watched over this fool. Thanks<br />
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Though I came to the realization years ago, I cannot change the past, I do not know the future, I can live for today by doing no harm.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876566570865855127.post-23348934576914102582017-07-11T05:53:00.002-04:002017-07-11T05:53:52.368-04:00Had taken O'Day off the market in hopes that my bride would allow me to continue restoring...that is not happening. So I am leaving to another family to complete.<br />
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Tom - OLDNACLUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876566570865855127.post-31579340930794247152016-06-11T19:09:00.001-04:002018-06-20T06:01:40.502-04:00Selling<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So I need to prepare the next owner with my hope. I have never had the O'Day in the water, so I know what has been told. It is a shallow water draft, 3 foot or less. I began work on the inside and will add pictures. Items that sold SEPARTERLY is lengthy. Here is a start:<br />
When purchased a new Margarine VHF with aerial. A used Ritchie compass refit by B.T, Browley Norfolk, Va., and graded high. New depth sounder with thru hull by Ray-marine, I think. Gimballed stove, cannot remember the brand...plus other equipment. Planned to seal the bottom, though it is OK, I have always done to past sailboats owned. Purchased several gallons of Interlux barrier coat. Used hydro core plywood from boat supplier in Windsor, NC. This wood was used to make replacement bulkheads and all the berths. Have a several sheets left plus a number of 4x8 teak plywood. New covering for the freeboard inside. Started to remove portions of flooring to install a bilge pump. The teak was to be used for flooring. The plan was to take teak, pinstripe to mimic teak and holly flooring, A friend in Annapolis that refit taught me once stripped, six coats of strained marine clear poly. The trick is to make a cardboard template to form two sections. Had a deck plate for mast and reinforced deck below. <br />
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Inside this blog, there are a number of posts relating to O'Day and items purchased.<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876566570865855127.post-90772715942819725732011-08-04T10:46:00.000-04:002011-08-04T11:23:01.951-04:00Sailing - Smoking - HealthI have not been up during the last couple of years doing work on the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">O'Day</span>. The good news is I quit smoking, lost 65 pounds (not by choice), and help Pat on weekend when I am available in her business www.e-stitches.com<br /><br />The lure of getting back on this or another boat is strong. It is possible that when I retire, not anytime soon, of returning to the Chesapeake. Saltwater is in my blood, there is no doubt. Starting with the Westerly <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Cirus</span> 22 in 1982, the Morgan Classic 30, Morgan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">OutIsland</span> 416 and now the project boat, there is little doubt there is a drive to be, now this may sound silly, to be in a crisis situation on the water. Why is that? I experienced severe storms, mechanical problems while under sail, medical situations, and down right difficult people (not sailors or power boaters) . All has given me an appreciation of life and my family, a mindset that nothing is impossible, an understanding of adapting in a moment's notice without fear. Crisis is not a part of my make up. <br /><br />Though I did not proceed with obtaining my doctorate , I think it is about time reduce thoughts to paper. Whether it will benefit others, <span style="font-style: italic;">I really don't care</span> but would hope. What I do know is that, and I do not mean this as arrogant, but I have understanding of the human situation t better than many others in my field. Where did this come from? It came from those events during sailing that made me strong and a willingness to adapt, seeing a crisis as an opportunity to improve, and providing insight into issues as result of contacts. So much for a soap box.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876566570865855127.post-59694553969360077502011-04-05T07:00:00.000-04:002011-04-05T07:11:50.801-04:00Clock reset<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1_zSlD782pO_cb19ttHRqOwJSkDcaUZ2bb4082wOoizcGzVkl-g2Jy5OBYmOKUH3Z4OU9M4qQHA7vbwEVHJY5mYcFJwwLsh3nuiOajEalv_pybIbtqDWu4qfiLTkW7X4Fe7XeipsZtJJ9/s1600/Randy+and+the+birds.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1_zSlD782pO_cb19ttHRqOwJSkDcaUZ2bb4082wOoizcGzVkl-g2Jy5OBYmOKUH3Z4OU9M4qQHA7vbwEVHJY5mYcFJwwLsh3nuiOajEalv_pybIbtqDWu4qfiLTkW7X4Fe7XeipsZtJJ9/s200/Randy+and+the+birds.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592055086925370050" border="0" /></a><br />This is the second time I have reset the clock to complete work. Appears now the time I may have is in July for a few days. I still am looking for wiring that has a lower cost and is marine quality. Though I found auto wire, not going to use.<br /><br />I am posting some past pictures of from long ago when Randy, see picture on earlier post, and I were traveling the bay on the 416. How would I like to do again. (Pic is in Washington DC on a fourth of July, Randy is holding a number of parrots for a picture.)<br /><br />An issue that may prevent is my left arm. I picked up a large box at work perhaps two years ago and popped something. Since that time it has been painful.<br /><br />As my wife would say "Do you want some cheese with that whining (wine)."Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876566570865855127.post-74198588201502377682011-03-29T22:13:00.000-04:002011-03-29T22:21:27.692-04:00Computer ChallengedThough I started using a computer in 1978 with a Tandy 4K with a cassette drive; and over the years moved from the inital 8088 with floppy drive 5 & 1/4. I rely on my son who is has his degree in networking to fix problems. As with all on his field, they get upset when simple questions are asked. He shared that he was drafted at the college he works for to teach as basis starter course one evening. When he told all in the class to move their mouse to the bottom of the screen, on lady placed her mouse on the monitor at the bottom !Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876566570865855127.post-12111729292041029132011-03-27T06:56:00.000-04:002011-03-27T06:59:07.949-04:00Repairing TarpI heard from the company that made the tape used on the tarp. Though it states use in tough conditions, they shared it was not water proof. I will stick to duct tape from now on. <br /><br />Should you like to know the name. Leave me a note.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876566570865855127.post-30981258873479887792011-03-25T13:55:00.000-04:002011-03-25T13:58:23.535-04:00Change of Plans and talking to a friend<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirAdTPQvCSBuBcqF3fw4BEyYnIJTU_v09xhvbcswUORzjTgn-udgWZF58PdadAHK6i3_juT1sy8CmzSp3qmqNHBx71yJlBTpEN3he4REo33eC2opHySXLKyAeEPrPyNs31ilrr2FejWLb1/s1600/Ahoy+there.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; FLOAT: left; CLEAR: both" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirAdTPQvCSBuBcqF3fw4BEyYnIJTU_v09xhvbcswUORzjTgn-udgWZF58PdadAHK6i3_juT1sy8CmzSp3qmqNHBx71yJlBTpEN3he4REo33eC2opHySXLKyAeEPrPyNs31ilrr2FejWLb1/s160/Ahoy+there.JPG" /></a><div style="clear:both; text-align:LEFT"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />It has been sometime since any work has occurred. My job and my bride's business takes up much of the time. Decided not to go with a slip for now, basically due to not having the boat ready. Bummer...<br /><br />So when it is a little warmer going to start back. The boat has a tarp over but it is 2 two old. The seams came apart and I used a tape to put back together, but it failed during a storm recently. I e-mailed the manufacture this morning so I won't mention name, yet, that would not be fair to them at this point.<br /><br />The joy last week is speaking to a friend that we had not had contact for years. He was visiting my wife's business and she put on the phone. I forget at times how important it is to keep in touch.<br /><br />Anyway, I attached his picture when we were docked in Alexandria for the 4th of July in 1996.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876566570865855127.post-2108397370385199682010-09-27T06:22:00.000-04:002010-09-27T06:28:16.631-04:00Boat Slip and work leftWe may have a slip for the boat in four months, having been on the wait list for several years<br /><br />This incentive means if I can get issues addressed, we will be sailing in the Spring !.<br /><br />The list of items to complete is quite long, the first being to get the inside done. I estimate it could take 20 work days to meet that goal. Can it be done ? That remains to be seen.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876566570865855127.post-91914483061836693552010-09-27T06:20:00.000-04:002010-09-27T06:22:42.923-04:00Listing fo Older boats SpecsI found this site that may be helpful to all. The author shares these will need to be verified.<br /><br /><br />http://pages.sssnet.com/go2erie/wind02.htmUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876566570865855127.post-59538873066857779602010-09-01T22:57:00.000-04:002010-09-06T10:03:00.226-04:00Another year<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq9stze23JFM-Y3noK_mPuC6OaMOusdy0h6J4CNlcHvue8S-qbi8V4KCx7iwSj_AQHNKhk2SlPKlkXbvmdRt0LaQ2ufQaUN-VC83LvKT32OpZhdqvw2rzvuLEkWANuZ0C6gwIHE69B3GJ3/s1600/600+dpi.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 193px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq9stze23JFM-Y3noK_mPuC6OaMOusdy0h6J4CNlcHvue8S-qbi8V4KCx7iwSj_AQHNKhk2SlPKlkXbvmdRt0LaQ2ufQaUN-VC83LvKT32OpZhdqvw2rzvuLEkWANuZ0C6gwIHE69B3GJ3/s200/600+dpi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513799188861503954" border="0" /></a><br />In 1 hour and 3 minutes, my 61st birthday arrive.<br /><br />During this year I WILL get this boat done.<br /><br />Picture of my sister as a baby and me at around 6.<br /><div id="comments-bar-info"> </div> <a name="comments"></a> <dl id="comments-block"><dt id="c2010913401092679511"> <img src="https://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" class="comment-icon blogger-comment" alt="Blogger" /> <span dir="ltr"><a href="profile/01005537995315440769" rel="nofollow" onclick="">ruidh</a></span> said...</dt><dd><p>"Still following. When I got my '71 O23, I spent a month getting her seaworthy and then daysailed her. I didn't do any restoration other than safety that first year. She was ugly, but I got to sail. Things have progressed in the four years since. I can now sleep on board and will be doing cosmetics next year. "</p></dd><dt> Ruidh, I could not respond to your comments, so all I can say is I am so jealous....<br /></dt></dl>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876566570865855127.post-1422686612035676632010-08-14T12:27:00.000-04:002010-08-14T12:37:59.272-04:00For My inforA spec sheet on the 22<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://sbo.sailboatowners.com/images/kb/med/m_1093.jpg">http://sbo.sailboatowners.com/images/kb/med/m_1093.jpg</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://sbo.sailboatowners.com/index.php?option=com_mtree&task=viewimage&img_id=7311&Itemid=257">http://sbo.sailboatowners.com/index.php?option=com_mtree&task=viewimage&img_id=7311&Itemid=257</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876566570865855127.post-72540464701020483492010-08-14T11:48:00.000-04:002010-08-14T11:58:42.381-04:00Time is a wastingIt seems that I cannot find the time to work on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">O'Day</span>. Though my work hours have been cut back and I no longer work on Fridays. Each time I plan to return, something appears. <br /><br />That does not mean I have not thinking about the project. In the last few months, I have been considering several items:<br /><br />1. Would like to have rolling <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">furler</span>, perhaps a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">CDI</span> with or without ball bearing. And would <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">prefer</span> not spending over $250. That would not get a new system, so will need to search for a used, hopefully complete.<br /><br />2. All the sheets running to the cockpit. Though Pat says she will not let me take the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">O'Day</span> to the Chesapeake, I most likely will, especially on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mobjack</span>, where I started sailing in 1982.<br /><br />3. Outboards are simple, but would the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">O'Day</span> handle a small <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">diesel? I have looked on the web and not found any info on this subject.</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected"></span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">So much for thinking.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876566570865855127.post-13270987921600693192010-06-30T07:52:00.000-04:002010-06-30T07:54:50.887-04:00Well is that not a biteThe O'Day has a feature that I was not aware of. The glass is 1/2 thick.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876566570865855127.post-52332882923079162292010-06-25T07:46:00.000-04:002010-06-25T07:52:12.650-04:00When in the H@#& will this get accomplishedWith the downturn in the economy, my efforts have been focused on our business and my job. However, this weekend plan to get back on the project. My family in Virginia Beach just got their trawler on the hard and I hope to spend some time on the Chesapeake. <br /><br />Since the purpose is to get this one ready for my son and his son, I hope to have done before the clock on the site zeros out, we will see.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876566570865855127.post-34937439860775317092010-03-07T09:42:00.000-05:002010-03-07T09:43:15.404-05:00Finally - end of snowThis is the first weekend since 12/23 there has not been snow on the ground.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876566570865855127.post-37763412024572320112010-02-28T11:33:00.000-05:002010-02-28T11:36:43.743-05:00Re-ThinkingAfter considering, and hearing from others, I plan to continue with 22 O'Day and not buy any other vessels.<br /><br />The time needed to complete the O'Day has more to do with available time and resources, mostly time.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876566570865855127.post-41225950594440033382010-02-14T16:29:00.000-05:002010-02-14T16:37:39.349-05:00Should I Buy another Boat?<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwIrOUFgWNvGD56JQEBOPS7WLNWmtlL0AQvra6eHC_eDmvdsuw6HxwiTBYlb-gnschyphenhyphenKWW5Juq89su0KvtaKGUbKRgFraIcmrc4zoerq5ab0FzPdw_YQzDG4lBGdpH9atEQc80HGI0bzcI/s1600-h/IMG_0309.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwIrOUFgWNvGD56JQEBOPS7WLNWmtlL0AQvra6eHC_eDmvdsuw6HxwiTBYlb-gnschyphenhyphenKWW5Juq89su0KvtaKGUbKRgFraIcmrc4zoerq5ab0FzPdw_YQzDG4lBGdpH9atEQc80HGI0bzcI/s160/IMG_0309.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none; padding: 0px; background: none repeat scroll 0% 50% transparent;" align="middle" border="0" /> <span style="font-style: italic;"> I found two more boats that I could get rather cheap</span></a>,<br /> however what does that mean??? I have not finished the O' Day <br /> yet. It is tempting.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-sIOvc69Ip12X3xO7f24PK0dwiV9SfXZtByGVmKMuUx2U1L-nj3TrlfpxqnG9U-m7-JjFhybhLMiPlR0SDST6jyreObQYaoj5d_ZyTfKc29LIdjoLdQ_iYj7ajARv6hk2F1eoZC3hqpn/s1600-h/IMG_0311.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left; clear: both;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-sIOvc69Ip12X3xO7f24PK0dwiV9SfXZtByGVmKMuUx2U1L-nj3TrlfpxqnG9U-m7-JjFhybhLMiPlR0SDST6jyreObQYaoj5d_ZyTfKc29LIdjoLdQ_iYj7ajARv6hk2F1eoZC3hqpn/s160/IMG_0311.jpg" border="0" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876566570865855127.post-43283559651574362972010-02-13T09:12:00.000-05:002010-02-13T11:21:45.098-05:00And the Snow contnuesJust like the rest of the county the weather in Virginia continues. I had planned this weekend to clean up workshop, but, decided to look at boats for sale. Amazing how the cost of a Morgan Out Island 416 ketch price has held up. Though our was built in 1982, the resale is still for vessel in very good condition is in the high 80's.<br /><br />I have a another site that I have linked to this one, called Linkin. This is network for people that I have worked with, know personally, or I have requested an introduction.<br /><dl id="overview"><dd class="last"> <p><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaswmorris" title="View public profile" name="webProfileURL">http://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaswmorris</a><br /></p></dd></dl>I have not hooked up with face book, and suppose that I should.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876566570865855127.post-33207623752365696672010-02-05T20:06:00.000-05:002010-02-05T20:16:09.477-05:00Would I Take a 22 footer to the Bahamas??I could not get Ryan blog to repond to answer respond to his question:<br /><br />So he says "<span style="font-style: italic;">hello, i am looking at possibly buying an oday 22 and found your site. My goal is to sail out the hudson in NY, up to maine, and then down to florida and the bahamas. Long and grueling trip i know. Was wondering if you had an opinion on whether or not you felt an oday22 could stand up to just off shore sailing with such a small keel, as well as if you think it is big enough for one man to live aboard. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I wish the best for you, your health, and your family.</span>"<br /><br />Ryan, I hope to re-visit and I do apologize for not responding in a more timely manner.<br /><br />A 22 day, in my opinion would not do well offshore. Basically, the draft is not deep enough nor is the boat as sturdy as I would like. Granted 22 footer can do well. If you look at the first boat I had and read up on it. The Cirus Westerly 22 was build for the North Seas, and was quite capable. While O'Days, Hunters, Catalinas all may say they could go off shore....I would not try. <br /><br />Now the Chesapeake, find, even in a blow, the worst I have seen is 12 footers, and those are rare.<br /><br />Before trying get on someone 41 footer like my Morgan OI in a blow.<br /><br />Good luckUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876566570865855127.post-33390375700306410332010-02-05T10:22:00.000-05:002018-01-07T20:30:32.890-05:00A Day Off & Can't Get To Boat !<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp8cljQYGkoLm4TjZsIPoZVG0C8lFTtvOYroGEl5cA01vKFfg2h0im3LAk02MoCeCW-a4oK76j_Wrzhrgd5gBF_rsWuUPWutBrSlG7N1e5t5pQsjvKh4w1vBhdaWEX6HMqKVHd9SQYMUai/s1600-h/February+5+2010+Snow+on+Boat.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434785182717042354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp8cljQYGkoLm4TjZsIPoZVG0C8lFTtvOYroGEl5cA01vKFfg2h0im3LAk02MoCeCW-a4oK76j_Wrzhrgd5gBF_rsWuUPWutBrSlG7N1e5t5pQsjvKh4w1vBhdaWEX6HMqKVHd9SQYMUai/s200/February+5+2010+Snow+on+Boat.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;" /></a>I have a day off due to the weather and no way to get to the boat. Given that, I made a list of the items were recently purchased. Just to review.<br />
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In a small town in North Carolina, I happened upon a lumber yard, that had teak plywood, they wanted to get rid of. For $90.00 bought two sheets of 1/2 inch. No bad.<br />
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Off E-bay 8 switch Blue Sea breaker panel that was new. It retails for $230 at West Marine, but got it for $200.00. I was able to get a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ORIGO</span></span> single burner <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">alcohol</span> stove for $280.00 and it was new. West <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Marine's</span></span> goes for $390.00. Also a Ritchie <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">BN</span></span>202 <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Navigator</span> bulkhead compass for $377.00, though used it in go shape. A new VHF Raymarine 55 for $275 Forgot to say, when in Norfolk took compass, Ritchie , looked at by WT <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Brownley</span>, <a href="http://www.brownley-nautical.com/">http://www.brownley-nautical.com/</a> the gentleman , "Steve" looked at it and found nothing wrong. Suggested that no to leave on the boat over the winter. It will make the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">diagram weaken, given it was made in 1985, it was be easier to repair, but why spent the money.</span> Spent $325 on the outboard overhauled, which is cheaper that a new outboard.<br />
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Still snowing at 5 inches currently.<br />
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I found 200 foot of 12 gauge wire at the fairgrounds flea market in Raleigh where my has set up in the Atrium for the last 10 years doing Embroidery (Company is named E-Stitches, Inc) which cost $5.00. I will be able to use it to test circuits since it is not tinned.<br />
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Still looking for five rolls of Primary Wire, Marine Grade Tinned Wire Boat Cable 10 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">AWG</span></span> type 3 stranded tinned copper conductors with UL, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ABYC</span></span> and USCG approvals. At this point have a e-mail into a company to see who <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">manufacture</span> their stock,would prefer <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">ANCOR</span></span>, but if it meets the standards that is find.<br />
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Also found a web site <a href="http://www.electrician2.com/">http://www.electrician2.com/</a> that has <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">calculators</span> for marine electrical<br />
<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">usage</span>. I have e-mailed the author to ask for permission to link to this site.<br />
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Went to Naught Nell's shop in Deltaviille several months ago and in the consignment found two winches for $75.00 each to replace current. On the way back home, Pat and I discussed putting a head on the 22. I will need to see if anyone has done.<br />
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Finally purchase a 12 volt power supply, new it was $25.00.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876566570865855127.post-51577795660353959222010-02-01T20:53:00.000-05:002011-08-04T10:42:21.179-04:00To LongWell the basement is done, the equipment is in...Is it being use, YES.....by Pat<br /><br />Anyway, 12 inches on snow on the ground right night. Clock is still ticking.<br /><br />Thinking whether or not to buy pick up a 41 foot, will Pat mine???Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0