Monthly Archives: May 2013

Battery Negative Ground

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Captain

As usual, I discover the battery negative is the most overlooked wire path of the electrical system of a boat. Establishing a good “house” common negative point with a low loss connection to batteries, engine starting motor and alternator are … Continue reading →

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Rain knocks softly over my head.

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Sandy Bottom

I am grateful for the lovely weather on Memorial Day. It was perfect all day and late into the evening. Sunny but not too hot due to a nice refreshing breeze. Memorial Day has passed. The peace and serenity are … Continue reading →

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Peace Comes with a Price

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Sandy Bottom

Even the birds seem restrained from their rambunctious character today. Monday, the last last day of May, known as Memorial Day, is the day we remember those whom gave their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. In … Continue reading →

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A very nice day

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Captain

Today the weather was more normal. A bit cool but not freezing cold like the day before. The sun was out and with a light breeze, it was very comfortable. I managed to complete the installation of the new galley … Continue reading →

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Spacious Galley

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Sandy Bottom

The Galley aboard Second Star comprises the entire port side of the Salon. Left to right starting from aft is the deep double sink with an opening port to the cockpit above, top loading freezer, refrigerator with top and side … Continue reading →

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Life is…

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Sandy Bottom

As I gently awake this morning, birds chirp in the dark. I imagine the unintelligible conversation of chirping something like this: “Pretty Bird, I found some nice bugs to eat!” screeched in a high pitch. “Bugs? What colour? What do … Continue reading →

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Forward Cabin

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Sandy Bottom

The forward cabin in Second Star is looking cozy and beautiful again. The foam must be inserted into one of the covers, but the Captain wants to wrap the foam with polyester fibrefill first. There are nice wood shelves, a … Continue reading →

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Chainplate Inspection

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Captain

While cleaning and checking chain plates (the part that connects the mast rigging to the hull), I noticed some cracks! You can see the tops of the chain plates poking out of the hull in the picture. One crack transgressed … Continue reading →

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General Cleaning

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Captain

Curt and I have been working on the boat for two solid weeks attempting to reverse the effects of four years of storage and many years of deferred maintenance. At the end of each day the boat looks and smells … Continue reading →

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Not so lazy day off

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Captain

Today’s adventure…. Curt has been a great help. He keeps going and going and going. Today we did less because we were both very sore. Breaking routine, I used the stove to make hash brown potatoes and cooked sausage and … Continue reading →

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