This week we remove the butterfly hatch to expose the framework and request that the boatyard do some finish fiberglass work on the edge. A week or so ago, we noticed a drip down below and it was coming from the lower side of the forward beam that supports the large hatch. I removed the hatch and believe that a preventative measure will be to have the fiberglass round up the larger lip that houses the hatch. We removed this hatch and refinished it a few years ago before we had removed the teak decks. If you want to see that refit video, please take a look here.
I also had to go out of town for business and spent the week in Boston. I wanted to go do some tall ship sailing but it wasn’t the right season. I also wanted to check out a civil war fort, but that also wasn’t open yet. I did, however, decide to go see the USS Constitution. This is the oldest commissioned Navy boat there is. She goes by the nickname of “Old IronSides,” a name taken on in her first battle when the opposition commented that the cannonballs bounced off her thick wooden hull like it was made of iron.
I also get a great story from the GrandSquid on the drive over to the boat. She has some imagination telling me all about a killer spider with a broken heart that ate half her body and that is how she turned into a mermaid. 🙂
We also use the little-known method for getting tools out of the bilge. It is the Dip your Granddaughter by her ankles method. It is pretty fun and she enjoyed it as well.
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Tools and supplies we use regularly can be found here:
- Screwdriver with nut ends
- Pry Bar Set
- Oscillating Multi-tool (about $35)
- The Best small wood cutting blades
- Great “plunge cutter”
- ABSOLUTE Best metal cutting blade (for cutting bolts, etc.)
- Safety Glasses
- xActo Blade Knife
- Ryobi Variable Speed Jigsaw
Video equipment used is: Canon Vixia G40
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