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Let the sanding begin…

On February 9, 2018February 9, 2018 By ellecapitainIn Refinishing the Hull5 Comments

A detailed account of sanding, barrier coating and antifouling Tallulah's bottom.

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And here we go with this weeks solo sail episode! 👍🏻👩‍✈️⛵️! Head to my profile to find the link to my website to access the video 😊

And here’s another one! Head to my profile and follow the link to my website to watch!🎥👩‍✈️⛵️

Looks like I missed sharing a couple weeks of videos on Instagram, ah well better late then never! Check them out! Head to my profile and follow the link to my website to watch! 😊⛵️⚓️👍🏻

Forgot to post last weeks episode on instagram, but it’s finally time to see Tallulah out on the water! Check it out by going to my profile and following the link to my website! 🎥⛵️🛠⚓️👩‍✈️

Check out this weeks video! Lots of completed projects! Head to my profile to find the link to my website for easy access to the video🎥🛠⚓️👩‍✈️⛵️

This week I finish the VHF install, raise the mast with my homemade gin pole and add Lazy Jacks to my main sail!⛵️👩‍✈️🛠 Head over to my profile and click my website link to see the video!🎥

Blog Topic Quicklinks!

Anchorage Sneak Peek
Back of Bone
Bottom Paint and Outboard Repairs
First Time Raising the Sails
Fleeing to Frying Pan Bay
Introduction
Launch and Lowering the Mast
New Curtains and Refinished Teak
Polish/Wax and Gin Pole
Refinishing the Hull
Removing Old Halyards and Bimini Repairs
Removing the Cover
Replacing the Holding Tank
Repower and Dodger/Bimini
Rollers, Panels and Porcelain
Secondhand Scores
Shakedown to Chimney Bay
Solo Sail to Awenda
Solo Sail to Wana Keta
Solo to Beckwith
Spring Snap Back to Winter
Spring Tuning Evinrude 4hp
The 1976 Evinrude
Top ON, and Galley Extension
VHF, Raising the Mast and Lazy Jacks
Winter Check Up and Trip to Scrapyard

Job List for Spring 2018

List of jobs to be tackled spring 2018:

Add 2 new 40W solar panels
Replace manual toilet with new one
Build gin pole and lower mast by hand
Secure wiring inside mast to stop it from banging
Install vhf and masthead antenna
Install new anchor (Vulcan 12) and find a suitable roller
Replace wire to rope jib halyard and sheave
Add another coat of VC17 to the bottom before launch

I am sure this list will continue to grow! Leave comments on my blogs or messages through the contact tab with any tips you have for these jobs.

Countdown to Hopeful Launch

Shirley Anne Gets Splashed!April 27th, 2019

Launch Day is Here!

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