Author Archives: Mike
Haulout at TYC (Day 10)
We got up early today to mask the boot topping off ready for punting. The boot top is the area between the bit below the water (the hull) and the bit above the water (the topsides), and we use a hard anti foul for boot topping paint to create a pleasing contrast between the two. … Continue reading
Haulout at TYC (Day 9)
I have added two things today, to my list of why I don’t like painting. paint spatters in my hair bugs landing in my fresh white enamel, the little bastards Just for fun, it topped 32 degrees (C) here and it’s just over 29 right now. I’m exhausted, again. At least I’m sleeping well at … Continue reading
Haulout at TYC (Day 8)
Yesterday being a public holiday around these parts, today was the first day I could go out and get things needed for the boat. First stop was Tamar Marine, to get a tin of International’s Prekote undercoat. It’s really good stuff, by the way. Fills nicely, dries quickly, and sands really well. Downsides are its … Continue reading
Haulout at TYC (Day 7)
After a week on the hard, today we finally started putting paint back on! We spent the entire day sanding the hull. Lis was on the power sander and me following along behind (like a good husband) with some sandpaper getting the bits she couldn’t reach. Then we put undercoat on! Yay!
Haulout at TYC (Day 6)
I got stuck into the engine room today: Fitted one exhaust hose Removed the other one Found out that the second one is slightly longer, so the one I have will become a spare (good thing) and I’ll have to walk back to ENZED and get another length (bad thing) Cleaned out the saltwater galley … Continue reading
Haulout at TYC (Day 5)
Got the plastic washers made today… that’s the new exhaust hose in background, made in the good ol’ USA And then plans went somewhat awry. Firstly, it’s forecast to rain tomorrow. That means we had to hurry and get all exterior wood primered at least, so Lis slaved away to finish preparing the toe rail … Continue reading
Haulout at TYC (Day 4)
I summoned up my courage and re-entered the engine room today. Okay, maybe it wasn’t that dramatic… I did have the sense to take in a few cushions to make my life in there a bit more comfortable, and yay, no cramps! If you have a boat, you have to get a Fein Tool, they … Continue reading
Haulout at TYC (Day 3)
Today we had a boat surveyor down to inspect the boat. We need a current survey to renew our insurance. Gary Smedley (no relation to my grandmother’s family) is a shipwright and used to be the yard foreman at Jock Muir’s yard at Battery Point, in his youth. He loves his cars (he’s got an … Continue reading
Haulout at TYC (Day 2)
So there I was, shuddering and sweating in pure agony, trying not to move and swearing like sailor, despite the proximity of my 7 year old son… How did I end up like this? I’m glad you asked… Our engine exhaust goes into a water trap, then up through an expansion chamber above the water … Continue reading
Haulout at TYC (Day 1)
We hauled out at the Tamar Yacht Club this morning, on the high tide. I had negotiated reciprocal rights with the Commodore, based on our membership with the CYCT. So we got really good rates for our time here, with a great low daily rate. They had a bit of trouble getting the cradle down … Continue reading