Things was done since 10/29/24 Replaced Cabin sole with hard PVC panels Replaced cover around manual bilge pump 3d printed breakers blockers to avoid switching on or of by mistake Reinstalled cockpit compass at lower position. Connected foot water pump to the water system. Added pedestal guard in the cockpit. Engine hauled out. Engine tested, injectors tips replaced, injection time adjusted to spec, compression, oil pressure tested. Engine converted to fresh water cycle Made and installed engine monitor module to monitor engine parameters under way. Temperatures, oil pressure, coolant level e.t.c. Installed cabin table with pneumatic lift to height adjust. Rebuilt engine mount beams Replaced engine mounts. Made all cabin cushions. Made cockpit cushions. New navigation computer installation, IP68 box and base board providing additional USB ports, and other Open plotter features. Installed 12V outlets. Installed 6 GAL Water heater. Added shower c...
Mast On Friday, first thing in the morning, we arranged with the boatyard to assist us with the crane to step the mast. My son Andriy and I stepped the mast and secured it tightly enough to climb up and disconnect the crane hook within about 40 minutes. At the beginning, it wasn’t clear how much clearance there was between the mast and the overhead high-voltage line. It turned out the clearance was quite small — probably about 50–60 feet — but we were able to step the mast without any electrical shock 😉 After the mast was set up, we asked to be lifted on the travel lift so we could apply bottom paint to the centerboard and the bottom surface of the keel. The boatyard asked us to move the originally planned splash to the end of the day on Friday. Centerboard When boat get in air I found the centerboard requires some serious work. As first when it released it travels too much in front, second problem is the centerboard is not tight side to side, shaft an...