Before you wonder if I really know what I’m talking about when it comes to sailboats, all I can say is the last three years has been dedicated to my first sailboat and the terminology is still a little sketchy in areas. I know they are actually called portholes, but I find most people refer to them still as windows in their sailboat … so I’ll use both terms in this post.
Getting Back to the Sailboat Restoration Project
The difference a sail cover can make
It almost looks like a different sailboat just by finally replacing the old, worn out sail cover and adding a hatch cover. The color is vibrant against the white and she has a more ‘cared for’ look, but more importantly the hatch cover has been worth is weight in gold. My biggest leak on this sailboat was around the hatch.
Categories: Old Sailboat Restoration
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Taking on a Sailboat Project
Whether you already have a sailboat to reburbish or are looking to buy one, taking on a sailboat project is one of the most fulfilling tasks I’ve ever experienced. February 18, 2010 marks one year for me on my own sailboat project as I have chosen to take break up the overall project in to smaller tasks. AND I live 950 miles away from my sailboat, making frequent trips to work on the boat about every 6 weeks!
Reseating Sailboat Windows
This may have been my funnest project yet on this sailboat because of all the leaking problems I’ve been having. When the windows were removed it became obvious why they were leaking, unfortunately I failed to take any pictures of this project.
Reefing the Sails on Book Knowledge
Our first sailing trip out alone, my dad and I, there was a notice of incoming weather … but did we listen? Not really. Honestly, we lucked out overall but seeing the potential weather coming in around us was enough to make me change my tune about the marine weather forecast.
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when does a sailboat need a gelcoat?
This subject has haunted me since I bought this sailboat, what is gelcoat and when does my sailboat need it? Here’s the answers …
But before I begin I HAVE to say that the most important part of repainting your sailboat is the preparation! Be ready to sand and tape your tail-end off. I started out trying to cut a few corners here and am now paying the price in repainting areas and additional sanding.
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sailboat renovation is a great family project
Had someone told me 8 months ago that buying a sailboat to renovate would bring me closer to many of my family members I would have laughed … and maybe even said “you don’t know my family”. But I would have been wrong, and I’m glad I made the jump without the expectation, I could not have asked for a funner and more gratifying experience than what I have had renovating this sailboat.