One of the more urgent projects on my list was replacing a through hull and seacock. My initial boat purchase survey recommended that should I replace an old gate valve with a more modern ball valve which is not only safer but to the ABYC spec. It … [Read more]
Replacing a Through Hull and Seacock
Upgrading the plumbing on the boat
The Problem: The fresh water on the boat is stored in a 48gallon tank under the v-berth. This runs through reinforced hose along the starboard side of the boat under the cabin couches, behind the counter in the head, through a bulkhead to the … [Read more]
Replacing the port lights (windows)
I had just bought my sailboat and officially given possession of the keys. With a couple of good friends on board, and a 2 day motor sail ahead of us, we prepared to deliver the boat to her new home. That evening we packed the boat with our gear, … [Read more]
Replacing leaking windows and replacing the deck fill cap
I just added 2 new projects this weekend. The leaking windows project was actually finished over a year ago and I never got around to writing about it. The deck fill is a recent project and covers the basics in adding new hardware to the deck without … [Read more]
Boating around Toronto Island
This past weekend I brought a couple of my friends out to the boat and we took her out to explore the island. It was a bit of a windy day but once we arrived on the island we found that it was nicely sheltered and the sun came out long enough for us … [Read more]
Replacing the primary fuel filter and bleeding the air.
Sunday was to be the day to move the boat to Ontario Place. When we arrived at the boat with our friends Shauna & Steve, I decided I would take the time to replace the primary fuel filter quickly before heading on our way. I had never done this … [Read more]
Dirty work replacing head hoses
I mentioned earlier that I had to finish the head plumbing. What a job that was. The boat was really starting to stink and I decided it was time to replace the ageing hoses. The problem is the head tank is still half full. In my haste last season I … [Read more]
More start of season preparations
I've been so busy working on the boat the last few weeks that I haven't had time to add the articles I wanted to. Since I last wrote, I have washed, compounded, polished and waxed the hull over the long 3 day weekend spending over 30 hours on … [Read more]
Brand new Campbell Sailor 3 blade propellor
I'm so excited. I finally received the new propeller from Campbell Sailor. I used to have a 2 blade prop and from what I read online, this 3 blade should give me better power when getting in and out of the dock. I have read that some people have … [Read more]