Category Archives: Boat Gear
Bowsprit Updates
In 1973, Westsail installed a 3-piece, laminated fir bowsprit onto hull #101. In 2004 at Lake Mead, the bowsprit was showing signs of delimitation or coming unglued. We knew it was only a matter of time before it would have to be replace, but we saturated it with epoxy resin and it got us through […]
Navigation Pieces Parts
As previously posted, I’ve been collecting pieces and parts for my upgraded navigation set up. Most of the old gauges and dials on board are old and outdated; some don’t even work. But, many of the transducers in the hull are still fine, so it’s simply a matter of adding a few minor interfaces and […]
Update 2
Here’s Update Part 2 of the move and preparations for refit: Just received a text from my hauler. He will be down next week to collect the boat and take it to California. Also, the Frenchmen came through and pushed my new mast headwind vane through customs. It was on my doorstep last night. This […]
Update
Update on the transport: looks like the hauler will pick up/deliver around the middle of September. That may leave me with some logistical issues with the launch and getting the boat 2 miles down the channel and into it’s slip, but I always seem to manage, so I’m not to worried. In the meantime, I’m […]
Getting Motivated
Heading out to see ol’ Nereus in Alabama. Kind of nervous, as things were pretty bad last time I was there – three years ago! Was planning to wait until fall to beat the heat, but now, during the hottest part of the season, a window of opportunity has opened, so I’m going. Getting motivated. […]
On Our Way!!!
Airfare is booked! We are on our way! We are signing on to be shanghaied into service aboard Shaboom for the 2013 DelMarVa Rally! We’re quite excited. This is our first “official” sail aboard Shaboom with Captain Pat, where we will be sailing rally-style with other boats. I’m not sure what the Rally was thinking […]
My Next Project Boat
Speaking of projects, perhaps this could be my next boat!
The Next Project
I’m getting ready to begin the next project – constructing a new bowsprit for Nereus. On deck, currently, is the original one, laminated at the Westsail factory in 1973. It’s lived a good long life, but dry rot is beginning to take its toll. We’ve already “saved” it once and sailed a long way with it, […]
Paper Charts – Stepping Away from Tradition
What is it about paper charts and navigation? As “modern” Americans, we are attached to our electronic leashes like never before. I am NEVER without my trusty iPhone, as it is my clock, my map, my phone, my computer, and so much more. If you don’t think Steve Jobs hasn’t changed the world, take a […]