Just a note in summery of our present boat projects. Our most pressing project is the repair and restoration of Belle, our 28 SeaPearl. She will be our home away from home on the water. In addition to solving the leak, we plan to drill all the rivets out of the mast track and redo. Why? Because 3 have already pulled out at the base of the main. Corrosion is evident on the rest. There are hair-line cracks in the mast step on the main at the old welds. We will need to have these re-welded. Then, of course, the steps will have to be repainted. I plan to re-paint the masts as well. I rather imagine the hull and deck will end up getting a repaint as well. Of course we are in the process of refinishing the bottom right now. The electrical system needs some upgrading as well. So much for Belle at this point.
I plan to re-finish Tridarka as well. I have no intention of bringing the finish up to production grade but will make it easier on myself by painting the natural finish white to match the main hull. We plan to make a Windfisher like platform to replace the current seating arrangement. Thus we will be able to set up a tent on the platform as well as enjoy a spacious ride.
Lastly, The Boston Whaler Nauset will be getting a complete redo. This will involve complete hull resurfacing and painting. I will build the original mahogany center console and seating and re-power her with a 60 or 70 hp motor. She should be a real looker and a great performer as well!
That should keep us out of trouble well into retirement.
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