Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Outboard Put Together
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Interior Painting
Today marked the last of the use of the vacuum pump so it is coming off the boat. I had two small little decay spots I found on the vertical of the transom starboard. Pretty minor. The decay and moisture really doesn't show evidence of travelling and the spot repairs have been minor, nothing compared to re-coring the cockpit or patching the foredeck. I hope I have found it all, knock on wood. If not I will repair as required in the future.
The goal today is to paint the ceiling. Over the past couple of weeks I have contacted a technical representative from Altrex and also consulted with the local Pettit paint rep. In the end I have decided against doing an epoxy primer then applying the 2-part polyurethane. I'm sure the results would be great but I'll stick with what is familiar, I'm not an expert. The topsides were already painted with a coating. In most areas I can tell the inter layer adhesion is good. The tricky part comes to the bare floor, which shows signs of old paint which has worn away. It is bare fiberglass and I will do this in a couple of weeks out with a textured gel-coat. For now I'll focus on the overhead. Then I can install the toe rails and the primary winches and deck hardware. The toe rails need to go on. The last thing I need to have happen is the deck to hull joint to open up when being lifted at the yard, un-likely but possible.
After the ceiling is painted then the interior top-sides will get either cabin coat or a satin white Easypoxy. And then the longitudinal bulkheads with an epoxy coating followed by a polyurethane to match the textured bulkhead. For colors the ceiling and topsides will be white. For the floor and inner surfaces of the longitudinal bulkheads I'm planning on a gray of some sort to add a little contrast. For the topsides or areas in which I have compatibility questions I will apply a soaked rag with mineral spirits on the already painted surface and leave it for ten minutes and look for any wrinkling. If wrinkling occurs then sanding will need to follow. For surface preparation I have used a light sand to remove some loose paint, this has been isolated to a few small areas of the topsides. Then an ammonia solution wipe down to remove any Amine blush in the epoxy areas as well as a general surface de-grease.
The reason for the move away from the epoxy primer and 2-part poly is because I don't think I need it because the bare glass has been coated with something already and the adhesion is good. Also to let anyone else know that when working in a confined space your safety is #1 and I've been careful along the way. The chemicals in the epoxy primer and 2-part are strong despite the use of a respirator and protective clothing. I'll save the epoxy primer for the bottom as a barrier coat.
Some other tips. I have a shop vac in the cockpit and learned early on, I bought a couple of extra hoses. I run one hose from the exhaust of the vac out the outboard motor well to the outside that way the fine dust that makes it through the filter of the vac does not pool in the cockpit but leaves the boat.
After a solid breakfast and multiple cups of coffee a productive day lays ahead.
The goal today is to paint the ceiling. Over the past couple of weeks I have contacted a technical representative from Altrex and also consulted with the local Pettit paint rep. In the end I have decided against doing an epoxy primer then applying the 2-part polyurethane. I'm sure the results would be great but I'll stick with what is familiar, I'm not an expert. The topsides were already painted with a coating. In most areas I can tell the inter layer adhesion is good. The tricky part comes to the bare floor, which shows signs of old paint which has worn away. It is bare fiberglass and I will do this in a couple of weeks out with a textured gel-coat. For now I'll focus on the overhead. Then I can install the toe rails and the primary winches and deck hardware. The toe rails need to go on. The last thing I need to have happen is the deck to hull joint to open up when being lifted at the yard, un-likely but possible.
After the ceiling is painted then the interior top-sides will get either cabin coat or a satin white Easypoxy. And then the longitudinal bulkheads with an epoxy coating followed by a polyurethane to match the textured bulkhead. For colors the ceiling and topsides will be white. For the floor and inner surfaces of the longitudinal bulkheads I'm planning on a gray of some sort to add a little contrast. For the topsides or areas in which I have compatibility questions I will apply a soaked rag with mineral spirits on the already painted surface and leave it for ten minutes and look for any wrinkling. If wrinkling occurs then sanding will need to follow. For surface preparation I have used a light sand to remove some loose paint, this has been isolated to a few small areas of the topsides. Then an ammonia solution wipe down to remove any Amine blush in the epoxy areas as well as a general surface de-grease.
The reason for the move away from the epoxy primer and 2-part poly is because I don't think I need it because the bare glass has been coated with something already and the adhesion is good. Also to let anyone else know that when working in a confined space your safety is #1 and I've been careful along the way. The chemicals in the epoxy primer and 2-part are strong despite the use of a respirator and protective clothing. I'll save the epoxy primer for the bottom as a barrier coat.
Some other tips. I have a shop vac in the cockpit and learned early on, I bought a couple of extra hoses. I run one hose from the exhaust of the vac out the outboard motor well to the outside that way the fine dust that makes it through the filter of the vac does not pool in the cockpit but leaves the boat.
After a solid breakfast and multiple cups of coffee a productive day lays ahead.
Time in the Yard Scheduled
Today I went to Fisheries to buy the interior paint as well as return the defective outboard fuel line. I picked up the supplies and then headed off to Canal Boat yards on the Ballard cut. I think of my great grandfather that was a wood worker on ships here in Ballard as well as in Alaska. One hundred years later I'm working on my own boat in the same part of town.
I found the boat yard and walked through the chained off gate. A J-29 was getting its bottom pressure washed and I could smell the distinct smell of the sound. I located the office, walked in and scheduled a week to complete the bottom. I will be in the yard from May 13th through the 17th. After this I will be very close to splashing Blizzard.
In the office I ran into another old friend Denny Johnson. I remember Denny from my past, he was the father of my sister's best friend Shannon. Denny an icon from Seattle yacht club runs the Portage Bay, the local committee boat. While in community college I worked three jobs, Fisheries Supply (sailboat hardware specialist), I taught sailing at CYC of Leschi which later became Sail Sand Point, and I set bouys for the races off Elliott bay for the Seattle Yacht club and Denny was my boss. Early dating I used to take my wife out to set bouys on Friday nights. It is like this is all meant to be...Now for the preparation for the yard time, here comes May quick.
I found the boat yard and walked through the chained off gate. A J-29 was getting its bottom pressure washed and I could smell the distinct smell of the sound. I located the office, walked in and scheduled a week to complete the bottom. I will be in the yard from May 13th through the 17th. After this I will be very close to splashing Blizzard.
In the office I ran into another old friend Denny Johnson. I remember Denny from my past, he was the father of my sister's best friend Shannon. Denny an icon from Seattle yacht club runs the Portage Bay, the local committee boat. While in community college I worked three jobs, Fisheries Supply (sailboat hardware specialist), I taught sailing at CYC of Leschi which later became Sail Sand Point, and I set bouys for the races off Elliott bay for the Seattle Yacht club and Denny was my boss. Early dating I used to take my wife out to set bouys on Friday nights. It is like this is all meant to be...Now for the preparation for the yard time, here comes May quick.
Friday, April 11, 2014
Fisheries Annual Warehouse Sale
While still in highschool (about 20 years ago) and through community college I worked toward the north end of Lake Union. Eric Munday the Shilshole store manager hired me at the Crow's Nest marine hardware retail store in Ballard. The Crow's Nest was part of Fisheries Supply owned by Carl Sutter a local Etchells sailor. After about three years the Crow's Nest closed down and I relocated to the North Lake store and main warehouse. This goes back to 1992-1998, I was the sailboat hardware specialist. From this I went off to college, got married, graduated, then off to Freeman Marine in Gold Beach Oregon, to Epic Aircraft then PVPowered in Bend Oregon and finally here in Redmond Washington where I work as a senior Mechanical Engineer at Terex.
At the beginning of this project I contacted an old co-worker and friend Paul Patterson, he hooked me up with an account so I was able to take advantage of a little savings. It was great seeing visiting old friends and co-workers as well as my distant but familiar place of work. I must have ran up and down from the warehouse to the main store at least a thousand times. Now I was back as a boat owner and engineer putting together my dream boat as a customer.
At the Fisheries Supply garage sale I was able to find a few key components. I have always been impressed with the Blue Seas products and found this circuit breaker panel that will be absolutely perfect. The nice thing about this panel is that it has a battery isolation switch included in the panel. This is great because it places everything in one location, is modular and fully wired.
Another find is the galley sink, polished with a strainer. I went for a large sink because this will be great when cruising or racing. The sink is always a nice stash spot for sunscreen or coffee mugs or maybe cleaning some crabs or stashing extra dirty dishes. In planning out the interior I have a general idea but I don't have a detailed plan which will depend on the deals we find.
My goal is that the interior will be thoughtful and not look cobbled together. This summer the interior will be functional but likely not complete. The primary goal is to get out on the water.
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At the beginning of this project I contacted an old co-worker and friend Paul Patterson, he hooked me up with an account so I was able to take advantage of a little savings. It was great seeing visiting old friends and co-workers as well as my distant but familiar place of work. I must have ran up and down from the warehouse to the main store at least a thousand times. Now I was back as a boat owner and engineer putting together my dream boat as a customer.
At the Fisheries Supply garage sale I was able to find a few key components. I have always been impressed with the Blue Seas products and found this circuit breaker panel that will be absolutely perfect. The nice thing about this panel is that it has a battery isolation switch included in the panel. This is great because it places everything in one location, is modular and fully wired.
Another find is the galley sink, polished with a strainer. I went for a large sink because this will be great when cruising or racing. The sink is always a nice stash spot for sunscreen or coffee mugs or maybe cleaning some crabs or stashing extra dirty dishes. In planning out the interior I have a general idea but I don't have a detailed plan which will depend on the deals we find.
My goal is that the interior will be thoughtful and not look cobbled together. This summer the interior will be functional but likely not complete. The primary goal is to get out on the water.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Outboard, Water Pump
This last weekend I bought a fuel tank and hose for the outboard. After mixing some oil and identifying a minor electrical issue with the kill switch the outboard started easily. It's amazingly quiet. I let it idle for a little bit and realized no water was coming out of the port, uh-oh. So I cracked her open and noticed an impeller with a set and an oil seal to the lower unit which was damaged and coming out.
A bit of white rust, not surprising considering the environment. The upper bearing housing had a bit much corrosion so I ordered a new water pump kit and bearing housing. This should show up in a couple days and then back on the test stand to check idle and high and low rpms as well as the charging circuit.
I'm getting all of the key mechanical systems working, putting the final preparations on the interior getting it ready for interior paint.
Until next time....
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Trailer Love
Installed new trailer tire. The old one was flat and Discount Tires wouldn't touch a tire older than ten years. I don't blame them. I topped off all of the other tires and the trailer is in good shape getting ready for a trip to the yard. I still need spare though. I'm presently pulling vacuum on one of the last core repairs. One more offer this on the transom that I know of. Not a big deal, I'm getting good at this. Thanks to my friends down under I've received some good tips on paint for the interior. It is all about compromise. I think I have a strategy for the paint and I've been working with the Pettit rep. The plan is for this to commence next weekend. Well off to check the curing of resin.
New Addition
Yesterday was an exciting day, the annual Fisheries Supply warehouse sale and swap meet. This was the first year I have attended the event as a boat owner. I once worked at Fisheries Supply for almost five years twenty years ago. It has been a long time coming. I went down there with a shopping list in hand and brought home an awesome tender for Blizzard. Thanks to the Dinkins family!
I was not certain of the condition of the Zodiac. Once home we inflated it and it is absolutely perfect. Emily enjoyed trying out the seats. This piece of equipment will make the summer a lot of fun and safe. The Zodiac is 12' and the floor is inflatable so it will be comfortable with no pinch points or heavy boards. Built in 2004 there is a lot of life left in it. The seams are heavy duty, the transom bond and tie in is perfect, and no leaks. We just need a pump with a pressure gage. When deflated I can lift the whole boat and it can fit tight under the cockpit. I filled it with a shop vac and added some more pressure to the floor.
The warehouse sale was great as well.
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