Delivery of Grimalkin aka FisherCat

[zipper]

That didn’t take long. You sail it home, get right to changing things out and somewhere in between all of it I’m assuming you still get sleep??

5-6 hours this time of year. Other than that and it’s “daylight’s a waistin”.Winter months are for resting up. Lol

 

[zipper]

That didn’t take long. You sail it home, get right to changing things out and somewhere in between all of it I’m assuming you still get sleep??

It was difficult to get much done while the boat was down in Dighton, Mass. 4.5+hr drive each way. Could not spend more than one night down there due to other responsibilities up here. The only major refit done there was the plumbing in of the new black water holding tank. On the water coming here, I replaced the pressurized Jabsco water pump that would not shut off with an internal pressure switch. It works better now, but I still need to check out the accumulator tank. Finding rain water leaks thru hardware and portlights sealant was my main focus then. I keep a dry boat. I don't like unexplained water in compartments or interior. We have a new Raritan PH superflush Toilet arriving today, a new galley faucet, 6 sheaves to replace at the base of the mast and a Windex to mount on the masthead.

 

[zipper]

I also found this Canada Looney dollar coin on the base of the mast while cleaning after unstepping the mast. The boat was built in Whitby, Ontario.

Coin under the mast

Why do sailors put a coin under the mast of a sailboat?

www.worldanvil.com

 

[zipper]

That didn’t take long. You sail it home, get right to changing things out and somewhere in between all of it I’m assuming you still get sleep??

We made the decision to add a white horse to the team. I pulled the plugs on the bad motor and looked inside the cylinder with a bore scope. Cylinder walls looked good, crown of the piston has some damage. I could see one valve, but not the other, that was inconclusive. I will tear it down and rebuild it to use as a spare motor.
Summer up here near the 45 parallel is a waistin. We chomped on the bit and ordered a new motor so we can have the ability to maneuver in tight spaces. Yamaha 9.9hp High Thrust Outboard | T9.9XPB2 | White
There were none, we could find, ready to ship in Yamaha grey. So we decided to pay $300 more for a white motor. So yeah, we have a mismatched set now, but will not be noticed unless you look under the boat. Ships today via freight from California, be here in a week. Meanwhile, I will start opening up the bad motor to see what happened. Looking at parts online and maybe a couple hundred dollars to fix.
We have an appointment on Monday to restep the mast, gotta remember to put the coin back in its place. So we should be rigged for sailing again. We will wait in our slip for the motor to arrive.
Meanwhile there is plenty to do, as the new toilet arrived yesterday. The new sheaves for halyards in the mast base are here and the windex is ready to mount. I also need to mount cheek blocks 30’ up from the base for a lazy jack system and sailpack.
Plenty to do, focusing on getting the mast ready for stepping.

 

[Coult45]

We made the decision to add a white horse to the team. I pulled the plugs on the bad motor and looked inside the cylinder with a bore scope. Cylinder walls looked good, crown of the piston has some damage. I could see one valve, but not the other, that was inconclusive. I will tear it down and rebuild it to use as a spare motor.
Summer up here near the 45 parallel is a waistin. We chomped on the bit and ordered a new motor so we can have the ability to maneuver in tight spaces. Yamaha 9.9hp High Thrust Outboard | T9.9XPB2 | White
There were none, we could find, ready to ship in Yamaha grey. So we decided to pay $300 more for a white motor. So yeah, we have a mismatched set now, but will not be noticed unless you look under the boat. Ships today via freight from California, be here in a week. Meanwhile, I will start opening up the bad motor to see what happened. Looking at parts online and maybe a couple hundred dollars to fix.
We have an appointment on Monday to restep the mast, gotta remember to put the coin back in its place. So we should be rigged for sailing again. We will wait in our slip for the motor to arrive.
Meanwhile there is plenty to do, as the new toilet arrived yesterday. The new sheaves for halyards in the mast base are here and the windex is ready to mount. I also need to mount cheek blocks 30’ up from the base for a lazy jack system and sailpack.
Plenty to do, focusing on getting the mast ready for stepping.

The list of statements in that post that I don't understand is embarrassing. And I look forward to each mystery disappearing as pictures/posts from you continue to further my much needed sailboat education! Although I'm hesitant to view any pictures of you "mounting the cheek blocks for a lazy jack"...

 

[zipper]

Funny, but I understand. Sailors speak funny words around power boaters frequently.

Picture of a lazy jack, sail containment/flaking system. Cheek block circled and in link below.

Bullet Wire Cheek Block | West Marine

Check out our Bullet Wire Cheek Block and more from West Marine!

www.westmarine.com

Edit: I am on a mission here, to take out the trash and to perplex non sailors with sailing lingo, lol. Hope some sticks and everyone learns a little.

 

[zipper]

The list of statements in that post that I don't understand is embarrassing. And I look forward to each mystery disappearing as pictures/posts from you continue to further my much needed sailboat education! Although I'm hesitant to view any pictures of you "mounting the cheek blocks for a lazy jack"...

It’s not that big of a deal.



Shimmying out on the end of the mast to put the Windex on top of the mast took a little more attention.

 

[drewkaree]

The list of statements in that post that I don't understand is embarrassing. And I look forward to each mystery disappearing as pictures/posts from you continue to further my much needed sailboat education! Although I'm hesitant to view any pictures of you "mounting the cheek blocks for a lazy jack"...

You and I both - I'm waiting to hear about some timbers that need to be shivered or to see some avasting from a matey. Still won't know what it means, but I've heard aboot such things. Oh, and booty, I know what booty is. Do I win anything for that? Maybe an old slightly damaged pistonmabob thingerator drilled to make a keychain? Slap in the face? Sharp stick in the eye?

 

[zipper]

Here, this should explain it all, lol.

A Sailor's Dictionary

A little more humorous than reality…

Sailing Terms

A comprehensive list of sailing terms and sailing language

www.nauticed.org

 

[drewkaree]

Here, this should explain it all, lol.

A Sailor's Dictionary

A little more humorous than reality…

Sailing Terms

A comprehensive list of sailing terms and sailing language

www.nauticed.org

After my day today, the dictionary definition of "aboard - a piece of construction lumber" hit me as way funnier than it should have. Those are great.

Your trip, and a past friend moving his sailboat from Milwaukee to Maryland via the waterways, are great fun to follow along with. Thanks for sharing with us, as always

 

[Jim_in_Delaware]

Glad you got the new boat home safe and sound! Probably no better way to understand a new boat than sail/motor her home.

Don’t spend your whole Summer fixing her up. Enjoy sailing and relaxing on her and save some work for next year!

Jim

 

[zipper]

More refit. Out with the old Jabsco marine toilet with a leaking joker valve




…And in with a new Raritan PH Superflush marine toilet.

 

[zipper]

A couple more pictures during the trip North.

Running under the Hells Gate Bridge in NYC at nearly 9kts.


Landing path for LaGuardia.

A pennant…

A mule in Waterford.


A little traffic on the Hudson.

At Shelburne Shipyard, a Yamaha AR240 from NH as compared to a PDQ 36.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Such a great thread!

 

[zipper]

Such a great thread!

Thank you, Sir.

 

[zipper]

We put a Taylor temperature indicator with a remote sensor on the boat, next to the propane control. Temperature inside the boat and inside the refrigerator.

 

[zipper]

At it again…I replaced the galley faucet

Old.


New.

 

[zipper]

Unboxed a Yamaha 9.9 with a 25”shaft and a high thrust prop.


Filled with yamalube and locked it in place, non steerable. I took a part from the one I am fixing.

Installing tomorrow morning.

 

[Jim_in_Delaware]

Do the alternators on both outboards provide enough amps to fulfill your electric needs on the boat?

Jim

 

[zipper]

Do the alternators on both outboards provide enough amps to fulfill your electric needs on the boat?

Jim

No, no alternators to charge batteries. Little 9.9’s. I have 175w in solar that keeps the batteries voltages up. We have shore power and a Honda 2200 to plug into and charge the batteries as needed.