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The back bumper is finally on the ground. Those were four VERY tough bolts.

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Tow vehicle progress. The back of the bumper was rusty, so I wire brushed, treated with Ospho, applied some masking tape, and painted with primer. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/bodywork12_zpsd7445899.jpg The hood: Lots of Bondo, and sanding. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/...

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New tail lamps.

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Attention shifts to the tow vehicle. Bondo http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/bodywork8_zpsd7441283.jpg Fix head lamp. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/bodywork9_zps7cff6a36.jpg Straighten bumper and apply rust treatment to the back side. Sort through the grill, ai...

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Another good day sailing.

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So far, very good stuff. It stays sharp and clears easily.

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Today: Trying out new sandpaper.

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Flip board and repeat: Used fairing filler in the low spots. This foil is far from perfect, but significantly better than it was a couple weeks ago.

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The staff is on a break.

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Fairing the centerboard, and sealing with epoxy.

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Back-lit: I didn't mix enough straight epoxy, so I filled to half way, then added microfibers to what remained in the pot. Here is a ball of thickened epoxy floating in a pool of resin.

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The centerboard had a small section of PVC tube, glued into the middle. The purpose is to "pin up" the board at deck level, and there's a nice aluminum pin. It's an OK idea; but, it doesn't work, it makes the board weaker, and it creates turbulence. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m51...

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The bolt (pivot point,) for the rudder, had worn against the wood. The hole was chew up slightly, out of round, and not protected against water absorption. Epoxy was syringed into the extra space, then the bolt was held in position with it's specialized clamp. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m5...

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The garage is cleaned up.

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Now, I'm spending a little time in my "head scratching chair." Wondering what direction to head next.

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After sailing, I angled the bow up, and pulled the drain plug. Not a drop of water inside (always a good thing.)

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Saturday was a great day for sailing. Sarasota Bay, this is where the magic happens. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/Sarasotabay1.jpg Today (Sunday,) everything was rinsed with fresh water. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/trailer11.jpg http://i1129.photobucket....

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Note to self: You are going sailing tomorrow. So, do NOT start a new project.

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The last time I sailed, the mast partner was off the boat. That allowed the mast to flex more; and mast flex, flattens the main sail (de-powering it.) So, to increase power, I'm putting the partner back into the boat. The original is teak. I don't want to see it break, so today I built a replacemen...

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This is what bad races look like. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/bearings2.jpg New seals, races, and bearings are installed http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/wheel21.jpg The restored hub,wheel and fender. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/wheel2...

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Thanks earlylight. Here is a bit more of today's project. Both sets of bearings are complete toast. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/wheel13.jpg Advance Auto Parts loaned me this massive gear puller. It made the project possible, but not easy. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m...

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Good looking color.

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A wheel with one coat of the final color. (grey) http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/wheel10.jpg These Bearing Buddies were stuck. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/wheel12.jpg After 24 hours of PB Blaster, I added some heat and a steel hammer (rubber mallet was not ...

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The steel was covered with paint remover the previous day, so the wire wheel had little trouble.

Clean metal.

First coat of primer.

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Ten lug bolts, soaking in phosphoric acid.

This job requires safety glasses and ear plugs.

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I sent them an email about a week ago (got no reply.) They don't seem to have a web site, or images of their inventory. I wonder if it's a legit company.

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My parent's gave me a Lowes gift card for Christmas, so today I went shopping and bought a 13/16th inch socket (for the wheels bolts,) and a can of silver paint (also for the wheels.)

Thank you Mom and Dad!

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Winch was treated, primed, and painted. A new winch line and a new poly bow stop. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/winch2_zps5b66a6a1.jpg Trailer bunks get new padding. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/bunks5_zps77718ce8.jpg Barney post reinstalled. I painted the...

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Today, I rented this baby from Home Depot. Got to have a clean deck (and also the patio and driveway.)

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Every screw extends to the inside of the hull, therefor each screw is a potential leak. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/gasket4.jpg With an epoxy syringe, I coated the inside of the holes and the threads of the screws. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/gasket7.jp...

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This original centerboard gasket "batten" is still useful as a template. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/gasket2.jpg http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/gasket1.jpg Strip of 1/2" wide aluminum and a countersink. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m5...

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Barney post reassembly: The main sheet system is refastened with a new Harken ratchet block. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/barneypost11_zps4d2d307f.jpg The nut and washer side of the block was uneven (large peaks and valleys formed by the heavy weave of the fiberglass cloth.) P...

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Late last night, I finished sanding. Now, application of the epoxy "barrier coat" is ready to start. http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/fairhull4.jpg A typical paint chip that was filled and faired. The "key" is noticeable here; it's necessary for epoxy to form a...

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Not sure, but I think that would be a good spot for self tailing winches.

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I returned the hull, from the side yard to the garage, and troweled filler into the low spots.

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Buy stock in Rustoleum.

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It's a good idea. Something has be done on the underside of the fenders.

Once again, I've come to the point were boat and trailer parts are strewn around the house, the yard, and the garage. The plan for today is to get everything back together.

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The color is subtle: The fenders are painted almond (Rustoleum.) The brackets are gloss black, with new stainless bolts and washers.

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I rolled into Knighton Sails today, and bought a new #1 batten (the white one.)
http://www.knightonsailmakers.com

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Trailer was treated with Ospho brand rust inhibitor (see green bottle in lower right.) http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/trailer5.jpg Trailer parts are drying in the sun. Ospho treatment, primer and paint. Left to right: Fender, fender, winch, brackets, and the bow eye clasp. http:...

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Check it out. The glue is Titebond 2 (yes, I did clean it up.)

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It looks a lot like this boat. Another Pacific 30 maybe.

http://www.isealife.com/about/

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Thanks CapnK. I'll get those bunks finished, and put up an image later today (if all goes well.)

Yesterday, I installed a new tiller extension.

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I really don't want to, so that project will wait, but eventually yes. I have an L-shaped piece of teak that gives me ideas.
I'm wrapping up current projects and, preparing for some sailing over the holidays.

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It's a transom drain tube (took plenty of Google searching.) Transom is looking better. Before: http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m512/TampaBay2/transom3-1.jpg After: Removed hardware and the broken rub rail. Bought a new drain plug and new SS fasteners for the rudder gudgeons. http://i1129.photo...

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What are these brass drains called?

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Deck repair: Removing the fore deck, left a long open seam. I removed some core, filled the space with epoxy (and a wooden batten on starboard side,) and held it flat with a pile of landscaping stones.The port side required much less work. Under the deck is a 75 watt heat lamp. http://i1129.photobu...

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Where the hull worked against he stiff edged 2x4, I will fair in a later step.

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The rail compresses, as the hull's weight distributes over a wider area (this is port side looking aft.) I'll spread glue through the kerfs to hold the board in this position.

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Bought new lumber and cut along it four times with the circular saw; kept the cuts short of the ends. With a belt sander I took off the inside (in relation to boat) top corner (that edge is just below middle of image.)

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