New Sailor
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 9:05 pm
I was fortunate to acquire a boat through a friend of a friend whose relative had abandoned a boat in their backyard. It had been under oak trees for a decade, uncovered, and the hatch boards not attached. It was filled with mud dauber nests, LOTS of water, bird nests, furballs of various animals which had nested in the boat, lots of great potting soil which had developed from the leaves, dirt, and debris, and moss and lichens growing on the deck.
Much elbow grease has been applied. I have watched many youtube vids and got the mast up and figured out where the tangle of cables and ropes all go (mostly).
The super cool thing was that the sails were stored in the front bow hatch and aside from a small bit of corrosion on the metal parts, and mud dauber nests attached to the sails where the wasps could get to them, the sails are in good condition! YAY!
The interior still needs a few more hatch covers (they were not present), and cushions. I am learning as much as I can about sailing, and me and kids are practicing in "dry dock" with sail hoisting and rigging.
EDITED TO CHANGE LINK TO PHOTOS: (and again, trying): https://plus.google.com/photos/10931484 ... ps_E2taKcw
At any rate, I wanted to stop and say "hi" while I continue the process of getting the boat water worthy and hope to have it in nearby Lake Whitney when the water comes back up.
Nice to be here
Rachel
My user name is because it's my biz name, I'm a Massage Therapist, so think back/neck pain Relief!
Much elbow grease has been applied. I have watched many youtube vids and got the mast up and figured out where the tangle of cables and ropes all go (mostly).
The super cool thing was that the sails were stored in the front bow hatch and aside from a small bit of corrosion on the metal parts, and mud dauber nests attached to the sails where the wasps could get to them, the sails are in good condition! YAY!
The interior still needs a few more hatch covers (they were not present), and cushions. I am learning as much as I can about sailing, and me and kids are practicing in "dry dock" with sail hoisting and rigging.
EDITED TO CHANGE LINK TO PHOTOS: (and again, trying): https://plus.google.com/photos/10931484 ... ps_E2taKcw
At any rate, I wanted to stop and say "hi" while I continue the process of getting the boat water worthy and hope to have it in nearby Lake Whitney when the water comes back up.
Nice to be here
Rachel
My user name is because it's my biz name, I'm a Massage Therapist, so think back/neck pain Relief!