24 small things was done in 2 weekend days Radar installed Mast Check mast longitudinal angle. Portside lower shrouds - fix pin on spreaders root. during stepping mast up pin holding lowers on port side slide out of the intended position. I had to easy lowers and push it back to place. Install VHF antenna and test SWR - (Measured SWR 1.3). Just put antenna back to place. Install radar to the mast. Simple, but it the bracket appeared slightly deformed and rear holes ended up not aligned and i had to drill them out to provide some gaps and be able to put bolts in. Other challenge - lift Radar to the mast safely, but it is round and has no features to tie rope to it ;-) Install ring camera to radar mount. Drilled 3 holes and riveted mounting plate for Ring camera to be able to observe what is going on on the docks, especially when really bad weather hits. Put mainsail and sail pack back to the boat. Just put them back and connected the pack lazy jack back up to the m...
Refitting and restoration 47years old Irwin Citation 34 sailboat. Originally Blog is made to motivate myself to continue this hard work. DIY Step by step work. Working almost single-handed. Going to make the boat seaworthy and put it in salt water. Most records are just reminders what and when was done. If you are interesting in some details, please put request to comment. I will provide more information.