4th March I managed to get some boat work done today but first I had to buy another can of antifouling. There were a few barnacles left on the hull from the initial scrape but those came off easily. After a brief sand to key the surface, I started to apply the old can of antifoul… Continue reading March 2026 Re-launch for the new season.
Category: Layup and winter maintenance
February 2026 Working on the Balcony, mast crane barge and even some work on my own boat.
Sunday 1st February Today I have managed to do two coats of wood oil on the second side of the second door. I will need more oil before I can do the third door but I should have enough to do the first side tomorrow while I wait for the second tin. 2nd … Continue reading February 2026 Working on the Balcony, mast crane barge and even some work on my own boat.
January 2026 Starting pre-launch preparations. Or more realistically – “Progress with the mast crane barge and clubhouse balcony.”
There is quite a long list of jobs to do before lifting Rathenice back into the lagoon including the following – Varnishing the new woodwork around the cabin entrance. Varnish cockpit locker lids & Washboards Finish insulating the ice box. Upgrade cabin seat cushions Over run timings for bilge drier pumps. Replace thimbles in halyards… Continue reading January 2026 Starting pre-launch preparations. Or more realistically – “Progress with the mast crane barge and clubhouse balcony.”
November Working on the new balcony at the sailing club and also doing some work on my own boat.
Thursday 6th 9:30 start on cleaning up the metal components that will become the balcony at the sailing club. There is a reasonably big team this morning which is a good thing as there are a lot of individual pieces to wire brush all over. These have already been shot blasted but need a… Continue reading November Working on the new balcony at the sailing club and also doing some work on my own boat.