Sunday, January 31, 2010

Elise Update

Elise couldn't do the 3-bridge. A block was missing for the backstay...Bummer as there were 27 E27s on the line!!!!!!!!! AND wind!!! AND sun. Triple bummer...

At least, we did get a good day's work today (and this week with professional help)

Pro help
  • Elise mast is up and lines are run through the mast, also got new chainplates
  • New halyards/topping lift delivered
  • Fiber glass dent is patched up
  • New mast already has autopilot windvane + masthead fly + VHF antenna rigged up + ocean tri-color
  • New mast also has a steaming light to be perfectly legal...
Beethovens' help [thank you Heather, Pete, Nicolas, Andy and Nathan]
  • Boom is up and new pin was purchased
  • Lifeline swapped so now it's Bay height
  • Teak oiled settees
  • Changed 2 base corners for the cooler
  • Ran halyards/vang/lines, etc....back + added shackles
  • Changed bungees at the bow
  • Removed clutch and poured epoxy (ready for a drill/change to new clutch)
  • Cleaned bilge
  • Swapped battery (to a charged one)
  • Took picture of old cruising main => coat room for repair
  • Picked up and loaded new cruising main
  • Checked and flaked racing #3
  • Changed lines for boat cover
  • Fixed cup holder
  • Added storage solutions (2 mesh bags) + 1 gear hammock + a cool gear bag
  • Removed a lot of crap from the boat that needs to dry out
  • Serviced port winch (keeps freezing up with salt, might have to replace it soon)
  • New emergency VHF is on
  • Found fitting power cord for the stereo
What needs to be done this week
  • Backstay
  • Static tune rig
  • Connect electrical wires from mast
  • Permanently fix fiber glass
  • Extend forward jib car track by a couple of inches
Then next personal project is to add the stereo...

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