Spring / Summer 2018

The disappointment his year was coming to the boat and finding out all our hard work in sanding and refinishing with Bristol Finish was a disaster. It was coming off the wood all over the boat like a mange.

So I contacted my wood working buddy, Fred and after talking to him decided to simply oil the wood with Boiled Linseed Oil. Forget all the fancy varnishes. I have come to the conclusion after sanding the wood 3 or 4 times that you cannot seal wood, it is alive, organic and it is always expanding a contracting. So no epoxy finish or varnish will ever hold. Will keep you posted...


Brogan, Davis, Sawyer & Mckenzie
(Future crew for adventures in Alaska)

As we progress through the spring/summer I will put green check marks next to the completed items.
I am working on so many things at once, depending on the weather that I am adding a Work in progressnext to each work in progress item.

1: Aft deck.

  1. Redesign/Rebuild the guard rail.Work in progress
  2. Refinish the boom-kin.
  3. Pressure wash deck.
  4. Companion way sliding cover

Gnettie Pressure Washing the Poop Deck
2: Steering gear.
  1. Install Helm Hydraulic Cylinder at the rudder.
  2. Plumb in the Hydraulic lines.
  3. Install aft steering station
  4. Pack the rudder stuffing box with PTFE Flax.
  5. Binnacle Cover.
  6. Power / Accessory Cable to electrical panel.
  7. Fill with AW-32 hydraulic fluid and test.
3: Outside work
  1. Install the mid ship hawse pipes.
  2. Sand and oil everywhere where the Bristol Finish delaminated.Work in progress
  3. Install Dorade boxes for the air vents. Arrived.Work in progress
  4. Repair leaking window port aft section to keep Gnetties bed dry.
  5. Recoat the stanchions with Brion Toss Sauce.
4. Complete Aft Cabin
  1. Build removable mattress supports for both bunks, and cover with white plastic.
  2. Finish Pirate window look.
  3. Build & install 6 storage drawers.
  4. Cabinet Doors.
  5. Rail for sides of bunks.
  6. Overhead lighting.
  7. Reading lights.
  8. Install tie down loops under bunks.
  9. Seal window frames with butyl rubber.
  10. Install lexan windows on the inside for insulation.
  11. Curtains on all 4 windows.
  12. Unbox, air out and trim the mattresses.
  13. Storage area for laundry liquids next to washer dryer.
  14. Cabinets on foot end of bed, above navigation table, and above washer/dryer.
  15. Laundry hamper.
  16. Repair ceiling above freezer where there is a minor leak.
  17. Reseal both port lights with butyl rubber.
  18. Make fitted sheets for mattresses.
5. Engine.
  1. Prep with new filters, oil change, coolant etc.
  2. Clean out the tanks & polish the fuel.
  3. Run-up test. See video.
  4. Change Thermostat to 180

  5. Snag List:
    1. Starter cable and solenoid activation wire too small. (Rewire)
    2. Fuel tank pick-up tube leaking air.
    3. Throttle control in backwards.
6. Plumbing / water system.
  1. Install a SMA 20 water maker.
  2. Install repaired wash-down pump and test.
  3. Buy collapsible water jugs for potable water.
7. DC Electric system
  1. 4 way cigarette lighter sockets for radios, GPS etc.
  2. Purchase and install 4 more house batteries.
  3. Install battery trays.
  4. Replace switch on panel for water pump.
  5. Change bilge pump switches to momentary.
  6. Install labels for back of panel.
  7. Secure doors with latches and add a pull.
  8. Re-wire engine with heavier cable.
8. Mast Step
  1. Change mast step from Keel stepped mast to deck stepped mast. Mast StepWork in progress
9. Work Shop Area
  1. Install a vice on the bench.
11. Dingy
  1. Get the dingy ready to go.
  2. Buy outboard motor
12. Markings
  1. Install the hidden metal plate for hull number identification in the boat.
  2. Decals for registration number.
13. Head
  1. Shower curtain rod.
  2. Install a door. No peeking while you're poopin'.
  3. Ventilation Fan
  4. Strengthen the wall seam.
14. Galley
  1. Ventilation fan
  2. Hand rail coming down the stairway.
  3. Cutting board holder.
  4. Mount pewter dish
15. Pilot House
  1. Install inside lexan to all windows.Work in progress
  2. Furry weather stripping on all windows for lexan.
  3. Putty the windows.
  4. Sound proofing.
  5. Remount companion way ladder and add a hand hold.
  6. Pretty up the walls.
  7. Raise the table and align with settee.
  8. Finish electronic barometer.
  9. Black out pull down shades on all windows.
  10. Once fuel system is cleaned and tested, get deisel heater ready.
  11. Grab bars everywhere.
After Launch Work

In order to get the ship into the water I am moving some of the tasks to "after launch" mode.
  1. Bow Pulpit: Build a walkway out to the end of the bow sprit.
  2. Boom kin: Figure out the latch system for the boom kin hatch.
  3. V Berth: Cut hatch in overhead for storing sails.
  4. Fish netting above the bulwarks.