Despite all the work to create them back in November, I still hadn’t installed the cockpit locker lids onto the boat until after the companionway board revision was finished. This wasn’t a priority while the cockpit was always covered but I am getting close to being able to launch the boat and finish the refit … Continue reading Cockpit locker lids, anti-slip paint renewal & battery charging. 9th – 10th May 2021.
Category: electrical system
Bilge pumps big and small. – Getting a dry interior at last.
One of the common themes of this whole boat restoration has been the family reminding me of the pensioner who hit national newspaper headlines and the evening TV news a few years ago having spent years restoring an “old” boat only to sink within an hour or so of the launch. As you might expect… Continue reading Bilge pumps big and small. – Getting a dry interior at last.
Simple solar – Fitting the mounting plinth and electrical installation. 25th May – 28th July.
Monday 25th May Yet another bank holiday when nobody is supposed to be going anywhere significant. Progress with boat projects seems to have slowed almost to a halt due to suppliers not delivering. The holdup with the fiberglass delivery is that the catalyst was not actually in stock. Doesn’t really matter though as I need… Continue reading Simple solar – Fitting the mounting plinth and electrical installation. 25th May – 28th July.
Solar panel mounting – May 10th to 25th
The middle of the month seems to mark a bit of a slow-down phase for boat restoration because I am wanting to get plywood and some oak strips. The lockdown is beginning to ease a little but I am still having trouble getting marine plywood. TP are now open for more extensive business again and… Continue reading Solar panel mounting – May 10th to 25th
Boat electrical system.
I have already written about the engine related electrical system install and included the charging of the starting and domestic power batteries from the Dynastart. Apart from the starter and fuel cutoff solenoid valve there has been no mention of other electrical loads and the two battery isolation switches are the nearest any of those… Continue reading Boat electrical system.
14 days self isolation – With the boat on the drive ! Tough on Helen, Grace and Kathrine but couldn’t have been better for me.
Wednesday Started the day by telling Kathrine that we are having to stay home for at least 14 days because Helen seems to have the Covid virus. She already has emails about how to request, accept and return work from the school so she followed those instructions and has spent the day catching up… Continue reading 14 days self isolation – With the boat on the drive ! Tough on Helen, Grace and Kathrine but couldn’t have been better for me.