Been awhile since I posted. Going into 2020 have a long list of items: AC Upgrades : inverter, charger etc Replace Teak Deck Redo all railings. More to come
Category Archives: Upgrades
Latest Railing Progress
Here is an update on the railing mock ups. It was 17 degrees so didn’t spend too much time on the icy boat. I am down to fitting some spacers where I needed to use stock angled bases vs the custom welded that was on the boat. The railings are 1″ stainless with stock fittings.Continue reading “Latest Railing Progress”
Railing Progress
Been slowly sorting out the fly bridge and cabin trunk railings. I’m getting close to the rough fit. I think I ordered last couple pieces I needed. We don’t have a lot of fabricators locally, so used do it yourself hardware and cut my own tubing.
Ongoing Electronics Project
Our Trawler had major upgrades in 2005. At that time she received state of the art electronics. But today, those electronics are dated. With the removal of the fly bridge when she came up from Tennessee, the wiring was in quite a state. I have slowly been removing old electronics and making way for theContinue reading “Ongoing Electronics Project”
Engine Room Lighting
After struggling with flashlights in a very cold engine room for two months, I’ve upgraded some of the engine room lighting. When I got the boat, there was a fore and aft light in the engine room. The aft was broken, but the forward working briefly. These were original (I think) and I decided toContinue reading “Engine Room Lighting”
Custom Mattress from The Original Mattress Factory
Finally was able to get my custom mattress to the boat. Nice job by the original mattress factory.