Starting fresh . . . . . . . .
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 10:27 am
Well guys,
Since I sold my 1975 C22 I am now starting fresh with a 1976 C22.
My 75 was a loaded boat with just about all the silly little goodies you could want in a day sailor or even an over nighter.
My 76 is a bare hull with lifelines and standing rigging! Yes, she has a tiller and keel also. However that is about it. She is neckid inside! Even the wood covering the setti's is rotted to the point of throwing it away. No cushions, sails, or even running rigging. Even the tiller was rotted through and is junk! YIKES!
So, the journey begins.
I have started the process of collecting items for the restoration and upgrading the 76. To date I have bought all new running rigging and have spliced the double braid myself exactly where I want things. Last weekend I stumbled into a 2009 electric start 9.9 4 stroke Tohatso with an extra long shaft. Looks new!
Today I stumbled into a decent looking 8 position DC panel with 5 switches. Price looks great but for 50 more bucks I can have LED's! LOL! Nah, I can add my own! I did order 3 extra circuit breakers though so the panel will be full and ready for wiring!
If interested, here is what I picked up.
http://www.seatechmarineproducts.com/in ... 7&prod=586
. . . just remember, mine has no LED's! ( I'll add those myself)
As I move forward I will wait for holiday sales to find a depth finder, DCS VHF radio, and watch for any deals on LED lighting. A decent stereo is in order as well as new sails but again, hopefully I can find sales. I'm even thinking of using Billy's ideas for the spreader replacements! NO reason there other than it looks very nice on his boat pictures!
One thing I'll not likely do is interior cushions! Since I'll not likely over night on her, I figure keep it super simple in that area. Just some basic butt cushions. Keeps moisture, smells, and mildew down in the wet weather.
So, here is a question . . . . . . . . . IF you had a bare hull . . ..EG, nothing inside. Empty. What would you do to make your ride more fun? I know what I want ( and need ) but what goodies would you add or change?
. . . . . .and so the games of hunt and search for just the right items begins! LOL!
Scott
PS:
For those curious, here is the boat the day Alan and I saved her and a link to the story!
![Image](http://captainscottsailing.com/pictures/ForPlay/images/IMG_0004.jpg)
Click here for the story!
Since I sold my 1975 C22 I am now starting fresh with a 1976 C22.
My 75 was a loaded boat with just about all the silly little goodies you could want in a day sailor or even an over nighter.
My 76 is a bare hull with lifelines and standing rigging! Yes, she has a tiller and keel also. However that is about it. She is neckid inside! Even the wood covering the setti's is rotted to the point of throwing it away. No cushions, sails, or even running rigging. Even the tiller was rotted through and is junk! YIKES!
So, the journey begins.
I have started the process of collecting items for the restoration and upgrading the 76. To date I have bought all new running rigging and have spliced the double braid myself exactly where I want things. Last weekend I stumbled into a 2009 electric start 9.9 4 stroke Tohatso with an extra long shaft. Looks new!
Today I stumbled into a decent looking 8 position DC panel with 5 switches. Price looks great but for 50 more bucks I can have LED's! LOL! Nah, I can add my own! I did order 3 extra circuit breakers though so the panel will be full and ready for wiring!
If interested, here is what I picked up.
http://www.seatechmarineproducts.com/in ... 7&prod=586
. . . just remember, mine has no LED's! ( I'll add those myself)
As I move forward I will wait for holiday sales to find a depth finder, DCS VHF radio, and watch for any deals on LED lighting. A decent stereo is in order as well as new sails but again, hopefully I can find sales. I'm even thinking of using Billy's ideas for the spreader replacements! NO reason there other than it looks very nice on his boat pictures!
One thing I'll not likely do is interior cushions! Since I'll not likely over night on her, I figure keep it super simple in that area. Just some basic butt cushions. Keeps moisture, smells, and mildew down in the wet weather.
So, here is a question . . . . . . . . . IF you had a bare hull . . ..EG, nothing inside. Empty. What would you do to make your ride more fun? I know what I want ( and need ) but what goodies would you add or change?
. . . . . .and so the games of hunt and search for just the right items begins! LOL!
Scott
PS:
For those curious, here is the boat the day Alan and I saved her and a link to the story!
![Image](http://captainscottsailing.com/pictures/ForPlay/images/IMG_0004.jpg)
Click here for the story!