Author Archives: Emily

machine a shaft, replace cutless bearing and polish the propeller

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Emily

Upon inspection of the existing shaft (which connects to the coupling) the key sizes does not match and my cutless bearing is shot.

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and I christen thee, Lady Iris

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Emily

July 28, 2009 the sailing vessel formerly with no name was christened according to legend with a short speech and the striking of a bottle of champagne across the the bow. I knew nothing about christening a boat when I got up this morning so I went to the Internet of course! After reading a couple … Continue reading »

A little sailboat maintenance and rigging inspection

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Emily

Today I cleaned the bilge area dry, removed the old bilge pump that I had to replace last month and mounted the new one securely. Dad’s shop-vac was aweome, and I borrowed the oil change pump from Gatewood again to remove the oily water from behind the bilge compartment. The bolts at the bottom of … Continue reading »

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coming out of the water

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Emily

Just after 7:30am the lady Iris has been pulled out of the water and sitting securely on her stands in the shipyard at Mile 533 Marine Ways … wow, that is a mess of barnacles covering the hull. It was fascinating to watch that huge crain pull my boat up effortlessly, and a little startling to see … Continue reading »

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random visit to my sailboat … problems in paradise

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Emily

I’m sure she has been washed before, but not by me … I flew down from Houston this morning after my daughters wedding last night and wanted to take care of some simple stuff during the day or so I’m in town. I decided to wash her and see how much better it will look without … Continue reading »

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end of first visit

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Emily

It’s time to head back home and leave the boat behind, tomorrow is my actual birthday and I am really looking forward to spending it with Darin … but part of me is sad to leave my first boat.

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taking possession of my sailboat

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Emily

It’s an early flight out of Albuquerque via Houston down to Corpus Christi, the 35 minute flight from Houston to Corpus feels like hours. I think I have told almost everyone on the plane that it’s my birthday and I’m going to take possession of my first sailboat! and it tastes like the flight attendant … Continue reading »

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