Pearson Wanderer #102
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2014 12:55 pm
I have started work on upgrades and repairs for Loon this season, beginning with new spreaders. The old ones were spruce and not in very good shape, so I am laminating new ones out of 3/4 inch ash which will be shaped, coated in epoxy and varnished and painted on the tops. I've been told that ash is not an ideal wood for this project, but it's the best I could find in the area and I'd rather have to replace them in a couple of years than spend a month not sailing this season because I haven't finished the project.
I'm also upgrading the running rigging, replacing the main sheet and traveler control lines and replacing some worn out blocks on the traveler. Finally, I'm starting to replace the standing rigging, beginning with the back stay and two upper shrouds. Stay tuned, pictures to come...
I'm also upgrading the running rigging, replacing the main sheet and traveler control lines and replacing some worn out blocks on the traveler. Finally, I'm starting to replace the standing rigging, beginning with the back stay and two upper shrouds. Stay tuned, pictures to come...