tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47947674187896708722024-03-19T03:53:46.047-04:00Bristol-Blue Lake Michigan Sailing AdventuresWe live, sail, and play along the shorelines of Lake Michigan. Sailing our Mirage 24. DIY sailboat projects
.Chris http://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.comBlogger225125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-84015930938392048442024-02-02T17:00:00.004-05:002024-02-02T17:01:13.816-05:00Ready to Go!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3cXsMTpsyQsTu6nyAeHisU1cFbTrY3ZwlbjgQXdfV-ZmDBqwLhhsVfIvL3Ehh4khGgNlwHNEZhjdZpWyOKeMVQgyELVOumzvuyLThXkJiRitA0c9WuH9tVvSD-Y99yxaJ6Xtc9UQZlv_5xirm6aF5YQCWLlQ9ew6F__FPTv3rKmrfuwUcV8D7EB6fuuM/s960/FB_IMG_1706911119209.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="592" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3cXsMTpsyQsTu6nyAeHisU1cFbTrY3ZwlbjgQXdfV-ZmDBqwLhhsVfIvL3Ehh4khGgNlwHNEZhjdZpWyOKeMVQgyELVOumzvuyLThXkJiRitA0c9WuH9tVvSD-Y99yxaJ6Xtc9UQZlv_5xirm6aF5YQCWLlQ9ew6F__FPTv3rKmrfuwUcV8D7EB6fuuM/s320/FB_IMG_1706911119209.jpg" width="197" /></a> </div><br /> <p></p>Chris http://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-46285942248682043592024-01-14T19:05:00.000-05:002024-01-14T19:05:05.002-05:00Woodstock's Bimini Gets a Sunroof/Skylight<p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This winter I decided it was time to add that sunroof/skylight I've wanted since first installing the bimini on Woodstock. The bimini is the shade canvas over the cockpit. Its function is to keep the sun off the sailors on long trips, and it has been well worth it over the past few years. The only real problem with it is seeing the wind vane at the top of the mast. When we remade the canvas last year we discussed adding a window then but decided to hold off and make sure everything was fitted correctly. This decision allowed me to determine exactly how large a window as well as the proper location to install the window. The window needs to be positioned to allow the pilot to drive the boat and see the wind vane without having to yoga around the support poles and lifelines.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaQ7n04zXYSPXnv5zUNWjtX8X7eg4WmWRB3Hy7JDvHjbwclC1fssxEy4_Zm8JDVzv4nk9TRU8SzKMcPmfWdtaokBWadQKUCIEh9ShOka0Ve8q1D-y4Df1aX0TzaCq1PpIZurxzufmC9VOdNyoj03tfbuc0KfxESdPa5sCgBi-pdNz3JvMywPr7wSjq5cM/s2400/Screenshot_20240105-091625.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaQ7n04zXYSPXnv5zUNWjtX8X7eg4WmWRB3Hy7JDvHjbwclC1fssxEy4_Zm8JDVzv4nk9TRU8SzKMcPmfWdtaokBWadQKUCIEh9ShOka0Ve8q1D-y4Df1aX0TzaCq1PpIZurxzufmC9VOdNyoj03tfbuc0KfxESdPa5sCgBi-pdNz3JvMywPr7wSjq5cM/w180-h400/Screenshot_20240105-091625.png" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before removing the bimini from the boat this fall I placed a few light marks with a sharpie to indicate where the window needs to fall. Using a T square I am tracing out the lines and transferring it so both sides are the same. Essentially I will be making a rectangular hole in this canvas for the window.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvlquBbG0Fc1MASJSqXN22BZAQb-fldLs3d6LtK2B33sLrlzkKj0aG6gS9ttI72UDq7qt0bckkJTX8xmDInlBdaGnfILqRfjdLKKtVovUZHZdvFiU5TzzwPQxC7AH7ftr6y9RGbU5uTtxiXjtr0DArGbh1PdUGsJRqP9BemZNoObyH7x3YLLsKtv1tSAY/s2400/Screenshot_20240105-091701.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvlquBbG0Fc1MASJSqXN22BZAQb-fldLs3d6LtK2B33sLrlzkKj0aG6gS9ttI72UDq7qt0bckkJTX8xmDInlBdaGnfILqRfjdLKKtVovUZHZdvFiU5TzzwPQxC7AH7ftr6y9RGbU5uTtxiXjtr0DArGbh1PdUGsJRqP9BemZNoObyH7x3YLLsKtv1tSAY/w180-h400/Screenshot_20240105-091701.png" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next, I rolled out and cut the clear vinyl for the window.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSKq8zy6Jx93RMoS0pKOGwho4lBzVDWEE8boHiLH3nD6i5O4OONdlgS9IuYcxaPEu9eKN5gOrpH2S6iCWJMOqKcRQSWSp95DiZoe3IN-Km6ka1S85KSJdcXqWvxjB78hdYGwwTjPluY185NxHt86vRTm6MX2VWoL-00AoU39fhj6iSGge2x-76oLxHyhI/s2400/Screenshot_20240105-091737.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSKq8zy6Jx93RMoS0pKOGwho4lBzVDWEE8boHiLH3nD6i5O4OONdlgS9IuYcxaPEu9eKN5gOrpH2S6iCWJMOqKcRQSWSp95DiZoe3IN-Km6ka1S85KSJdcXqWvxjB78hdYGwwTjPluY185NxHt86vRTm6MX2VWoL-00AoU39fhj6iSGge2x-76oLxHyhI/w180-h400/Screenshot_20240105-091737.png" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used the leftover edging trim and framed the window. This worked well but next time I might make the frame with the gray fabric to help hide the stitching better. I used white stitches so the top of the bimini would not show black stitching as a result you can see the white stitching on the frame.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaY_ykCbspTlsvmN3ZowRQrG1EJRHP0rpqz4K30BLXW1VJHsMGimBeHSgyqIyYn6P2Terf_U9s5BmKFS6H91gPEOpWyN7ZYFIC3VMZ0OMARUfkYJ7unOOPIj0GIF_70ytU-alhQKy3oAwuaqhG-rMxSeou0lYhyphenhyphenZ_EwTfRG5jP_xMlBROlYfHt38X9a8w/s2400/Screenshot_20240105-091747.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaY_ykCbspTlsvmN3ZowRQrG1EJRHP0rpqz4K30BLXW1VJHsMGimBeHSgyqIyYn6P2Terf_U9s5BmKFS6H91gPEOpWyN7ZYFIC3VMZ0OMARUfkYJ7unOOPIj0GIF_70ytU-alhQKy3oAwuaqhG-rMxSeou0lYhyphenhyphenZ_EwTfRG5jP_xMlBROlYfHt38X9a8w/w180-h400/Screenshot_20240105-091747.png" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With the Frame ready I cut a slit in the middle of the canvas so I can easily cut out the rest after the window is sewn in place. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmShID6-AUQ9divhZEDm1YiYcE3A5QLBxYq5FQspeLIi9ZFkBPGr-g4NM7ATwBHJJuLninUDIiKoHg375sjb85-aoqyNPHhVSUzI-5QyCrdpJQBMQyCngsIA5j3fL-sZ5wPgD1XsJz39n69k74gdrFEfVSl5_brPWVmK2jW9JfG_P-uiCQ2pjC6B9uJPQ/s2400/Screenshot_20240105-091826.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmShID6-AUQ9divhZEDm1YiYcE3A5QLBxYq5FQspeLIi9ZFkBPGr-g4NM7ATwBHJJuLninUDIiKoHg375sjb85-aoqyNPHhVSUzI-5QyCrdpJQBMQyCngsIA5j3fL-sZ5wPgD1XsJz39n69k74gdrFEfVSl5_brPWVmK2jW9JfG_P-uiCQ2pjC6B9uJPQ/w180-h400/Screenshot_20240105-091826.png" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two-sided basting tape is used to position the window exactly into place. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi36bVVtuYK7VmUTkQSK5zokaXvIwWJIAkU58nD-1mY8qBl0lnjo1VxySKI9jdozB9X-7HJdEZwaPFwx5fpSF3kJSoezQ8ZFJHvhEdcAwS24n5GW6ZpKzBGrtIrnbmOwbL1OXnR3xxZvwTyCzah4vj7nW6bOaTsa56aaiFIddCMsz5nBQTap3JVfQwfOPM/s2400/Screenshot_20240105-091850.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi36bVVtuYK7VmUTkQSK5zokaXvIwWJIAkU58nD-1mY8qBl0lnjo1VxySKI9jdozB9X-7HJdEZwaPFwx5fpSF3kJSoezQ8ZFJHvhEdcAwS24n5GW6ZpKzBGrtIrnbmOwbL1OXnR3xxZvwTyCzah4vj7nW6bOaTsa56aaiFIddCMsz5nBQTap3JVfQwfOPM/w180-h400/Screenshot_20240105-091850.png" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then it is off to the sewing machine. The first run is on the outer edge of the window trim.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip5xx_KIzecb88Iu9BQ7hHhNob732H6x0E4-1W8iatHsbqkCwaQAHRwY8Iz7HvBMSinqy3Ptta2nJnRVkE1Pc-6sBnW4B5C_BHYo8D3UdG47Wo-RkN6u3s5I29LfY0vrAzErZaPPRWKDB5OFLHYt3i8dVaD71w4OGVl9dBfmaKRvswbMwAlvgXMjatBTo/s2400/Screenshot_20240105-091931.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip5xx_KIzecb88Iu9BQ7hHhNob732H6x0E4-1W8iatHsbqkCwaQAHRwY8Iz7HvBMSinqy3Ptta2nJnRVkE1Pc-6sBnW4B5C_BHYo8D3UdG47Wo-RkN6u3s5I29LfY0vrAzErZaPPRWKDB5OFLHYt3i8dVaD71w4OGVl9dBfmaKRvswbMwAlvgXMjatBTo/w180-h400/Screenshot_20240105-091931.png" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With all for edges sewn down, It is time to flip it over and cut out the window.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwXfBtAi-bV4liutVTy-J8dTWBzCruCmwi8yGK8movuAM0XgshhgTt2-kTweUzSV-eUwYjqFzzZa3ku27htMtUtTAPkzIB3-atNmjG5j2m_iZcxeSFQ8ktIos3wHGkNlJjtzQO7fHetWlKv053GVh7zzZG2UNgwHJOV-yZCJDfdqjBCQLTquj8I5AvQ4g/s4000/IMG_20240104_145041495.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwXfBtAi-bV4liutVTy-J8dTWBzCruCmwi8yGK8movuAM0XgshhgTt2-kTweUzSV-eUwYjqFzzZa3ku27htMtUtTAPkzIB3-atNmjG5j2m_iZcxeSFQ8ktIos3wHGkNlJjtzQO7fHetWlKv053GVh7zzZG2UNgwHJOV-yZCJDfdqjBCQLTquj8I5AvQ4g/w300-h400/IMG_20240104_145041495.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When doing this I leave about a one-inch edge all the way around mitering each corner. My miters were a bit larger than necessary but it will all be covered up by the shade cover in the end.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit6h_1zAzxYvT4W9792HDmtiBOX4Upo-dA4wS9BEVR0PhU1rovpxctdztSFcMLM9Zg2iFoWTj8OCdcbSrfJCQo1yWt2KfvJrYfIuqMlOxrzBv1jid9OXUXy8NdQ76MbAUBINlUjO2r-ISVloPidewZMDOqmDjt8WreAkUiNqUErut8Ap6i9wv8XdMisCQ/s2400/Screenshot_20240105-092017.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit6h_1zAzxYvT4W9792HDmtiBOX4Upo-dA4wS9BEVR0PhU1rovpxctdztSFcMLM9Zg2iFoWTj8OCdcbSrfJCQo1yWt2KfvJrYfIuqMlOxrzBv1jid9OXUXy8NdQ76MbAUBINlUjO2r-ISVloPidewZMDOqmDjt8WreAkUiNqUErut8Ap6i9wv8XdMisCQ/w180-h400/Screenshot_20240105-092017.png" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The edge left around gets folded back under to leave a finished edge next to the window. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiul8bP6Bz8YHrWMxE07oK1NiokeKtsDW1B9AaOXm2QcX-JJWjq6sA99VIMqJ3C5mUGxwj7mv0xOvHroeHKqUHNgEqGHrzW0h4qEThMCAyj3jE7J4UIyLcnVFDFZXiGQnpboOLZ2Yv5PfIgZYUCzfcrm7QSfZCC2qosCEAiA_iX0HtE6BEBUoeiqRGBqb8/s2400/Screenshot_20240105-092050.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiul8bP6Bz8YHrWMxE07oK1NiokeKtsDW1B9AaOXm2QcX-JJWjq6sA99VIMqJ3C5mUGxwj7mv0xOvHroeHKqUHNgEqGHrzW0h4qEThMCAyj3jE7J4UIyLcnVFDFZXiGQnpboOLZ2Yv5PfIgZYUCzfcrm7QSfZCC2qosCEAiA_iX0HtE6BEBUoeiqRGBqb8/w180-h400/Screenshot_20240105-092050.png" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then This edge is sewn down.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYec7qyNo8XbJPRPEePMQUYe77toKq62-7oms3lnw4aX75Wswj1lv2vzaLMgECtiWgJfc4Plt_d85igMyEecH2MAphtqK8Cq0Mu6QMBxOR97ThEansQISgj2pBS-IOUSgfZeZ-ovQRB26jvDRD3YT9K_fHg7mC9lHe8mxWfWtRTD1rnYIzTV2kYMCYFIc/s2400/Screenshot_20240105-092206.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYec7qyNo8XbJPRPEePMQUYe77toKq62-7oms3lnw4aX75Wswj1lv2vzaLMgECtiWgJfc4Plt_d85igMyEecH2MAphtqK8Cq0Mu6QMBxOR97ThEansQISgj2pBS-IOUSgfZeZ-ovQRB26jvDRD3YT9K_fHg7mC9lHe8mxWfWtRTD1rnYIzTV2kYMCYFIc/w180-h400/Screenshot_20240105-092206.png" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next, I improved a rolling shade. This is a rectangle of fabric that will go over the window to block the sunlight when we are not using the window.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1h23zF-jyRw5dC-gRK-de3s5G2UjGkvjfeC2QA6gS1vU6COv3ja7eu8EhU7U88SzebJA7aF-SsP825L75VArY77V99IoHqvFXAHYAfZfLlTzo5C_uuOJxeMwytFsq65zGzvbuA-il4K0pbw-Q7QFiw9BI5b6y84ci84vaqFhEAEgoYKtF8Tqp_89zoBw/s2400/Screenshot_20240105-092246.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1h23zF-jyRw5dC-gRK-de3s5G2UjGkvjfeC2QA6gS1vU6COv3ja7eu8EhU7U88SzebJA7aF-SsP825L75VArY77V99IoHqvFXAHYAfZfLlTzo5C_uuOJxeMwytFsq65zGzvbuA-il4K0pbw-Q7QFiw9BI5b6y84ci84vaqFhEAEgoYKtF8Tqp_89zoBw/s320/Screenshot_20240105-092246.png" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With the shade cut to size I hemmed all the edges.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxTm1Mo3xmWgSwjl8XAU_9WZuvE10IdoIYvaQIiTB92rJtzeGE0nu_jOSKqtwui0WcgCioyiAnFVzV2k8V_YMXc-PbWoAlw9-IodakwsWQbbxIp-_50Zvy4gzzlhQvwdM-F8v8VZvuNCYkUxdjTEYxHSkta5LULMHY3O0lIlhRClxSEZQdCkNhIGzEsHg/s2400/Screenshot_20240105-092325.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxTm1Mo3xmWgSwjl8XAU_9WZuvE10IdoIYvaQIiTB92rJtzeGE0nu_jOSKqtwui0WcgCioyiAnFVzV2k8V_YMXc-PbWoAlw9-IodakwsWQbbxIp-_50Zvy4gzzlhQvwdM-F8v8VZvuNCYkUxdjTEYxHSkta5LULMHY3O0lIlhRClxSEZQdCkNhIGzEsHg/s320/Screenshot_20240105-092325.png" width="144" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrlgGAoPTv-WRC5xfvTpnr1lLdQigrjMQbFQF9KhOtXbVoHr6dlgXHin35ZbldKTFZRPcYouAg3TX5e_B6p3stHWEezjf84m-9ySCRS6JiqIwU6DiiqFuzOp1glt6kv7r2lmOtX4Fj5DKBE8gAeBjbW89Yza469GIgoxwgIf85Ssx4cPHKvdA2VpLjjCw/s2400/Screenshot_20240105-092332.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrlgGAoPTv-WRC5xfvTpnr1lLdQigrjMQbFQF9KhOtXbVoHr6dlgXHin35ZbldKTFZRPcYouAg3TX5e_B6p3stHWEezjf84m-9ySCRS6JiqIwU6DiiqFuzOp1glt6kv7r2lmOtX4Fj5DKBE8gAeBjbW89Yza469GIgoxwgIf85Ssx4cPHKvdA2VpLjjCw/s320/Screenshot_20240105-092332.png" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then it was time to take it to the garage for some hardware. I put a grommet in the back edge of the shade so it can be tied open.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyuJvxFb16uCR7pYjvM055wlVG5Rg6nbl_kB78PvMcacsXVJz1Q3wMw3sYZEE6GpYuuyu4qdj2OhPw1dF7_KJxSeQv_YQrcwnXHwulUE4nWVKcGH-yY2nluzl9qTu-dJJHNcxfHp_8ZTFn6ZuXtwlY-JHFRazm-55UeZ5qpRK3wg9smb0yiJZrFG3uKQI/s2400/Screenshot_20240105-092421.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyuJvxFb16uCR7pYjvM055wlVG5Rg6nbl_kB78PvMcacsXVJz1Q3wMw3sYZEE6GpYuuyu4qdj2OhPw1dF7_KJxSeQv_YQrcwnXHwulUE4nWVKcGH-yY2nluzl9qTu-dJJHNcxfHp_8ZTFn6ZuXtwlY-JHFRazm-55UeZ5qpRK3wg9smb0yiJZrFG3uKQI/s320/Screenshot_20240105-092421.png" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The shade is then sewn to the back edge of the window.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKKOyIKLQBzhUzvUmsgFRzfxgz8jd9lYMmdOwgBV2kIGLw0D5heqQGhyphenhypheneh2fVYsZEP3lOVFR8J4mtdHVkVmUlYyHknoVkFR3MdPA4EEozmmnTkhj3pDnAaKNPSqsgbVVB-A0sINFq0yREwRMWab31NRhKSa4-QrFjutF8QBSp2l7b8U4WclXwyBhtFHKc/s2400/Screenshot_20240105-092433.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKKOyIKLQBzhUzvUmsgFRzfxgz8jd9lYMmdOwgBV2kIGLw0D5heqQGhyphenhypheneh2fVYsZEP3lOVFR8J4mtdHVkVmUlYyHknoVkFR3MdPA4EEozmmnTkhj3pDnAaKNPSqsgbVVB-A0sINFq0yREwRMWab31NRhKSa4-QrFjutF8QBSp2l7b8U4WclXwyBhtFHKc/s320/Screenshot_20240105-092433.png" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I chose to use velcro to hold the shade in place when it is closed.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy584szM7sK_9e7RhefJeTu60j-Du9Zu72KgJV5BWVxGMRTw0aELT-UMs2_uGzEQEpvaLSdA0OxDuXNoE4zDVmeSR_MOF0-okothMJglRbS8WozmdZoajTypWtRG83xVtvDzSf07uB-N0Po2VqXp8E4fTsb6HyJwnF4RUjHY-PdUctKMn7iCv2QTibuvk/s2400/Screenshot_20240105-092631.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy584szM7sK_9e7RhefJeTu60j-Du9Zu72KgJV5BWVxGMRTw0aELT-UMs2_uGzEQEpvaLSdA0OxDuXNoE4zDVmeSR_MOF0-okothMJglRbS8WozmdZoajTypWtRG83xVtvDzSf07uB-N0Po2VqXp8E4fTsb6HyJwnF4RUjHY-PdUctKMn7iCv2QTibuvk/s320/Screenshot_20240105-092631.png" width="144" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho9sMoWklyxLeRxWoVGuwKYWjERmkgOBwWtfSKeEkpPjvJ3Fy0zzc1QxOryzYsRDQDrie_GWHAbQCz8_qMf7sD8tRTFX8hNPl3ai-ZrzyELu00ui0gxkHrsjf95Yg64O9NvLm3WUB-M7lPzxPshuq06gey2LTFb7qxpTmlfix6XS2k0eDKGAzTd9DgM1c/s2400/Screenshot_20240105-092732.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho9sMoWklyxLeRxWoVGuwKYWjERmkgOBwWtfSKeEkpPjvJ3Fy0zzc1QxOryzYsRDQDrie_GWHAbQCz8_qMf7sD8tRTFX8hNPl3ai-ZrzyELu00ui0gxkHrsjf95Yg64O9NvLm3WUB-M7lPzxPshuq06gey2LTFb7qxpTmlfix6XS2k0eDKGAzTd9DgM1c/s320/Screenshot_20240105-092732.png" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The velcro I used has a sticky back but I decided to sew each one on. To do this I had to use my sewing palm and a pair of pliers because the thickness of the fabric was just too much for my machine.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxXe1S0-eW_rj2UebE2HQGHDnDcQZOP447X7LlHWRfN1thVYtlVzRzaNLJmNu5gtfE014_TJ6af5x7l1Bqc3g' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is a quick video of the final product in action. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Chris http://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-1220700532010145632024-01-12T21:11:00.001-05:002024-01-12T21:11:00.131-05:00Genoa Cover Repair<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Genoa Sleeve Cover Repair</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This season sail cleaning and canvas repairs are the order of business. A few years back I sewed this Sailrite Sleeve for my foresails and I really like it a lot. It might not be as convenient as a roller furler with a UV guard on the leach of the sail but I can get a better sail shape when underway and think that it is totally worth the extra work of putting the sleeve up and down.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2rHN0-dSgW-AgN0A3Du3UctaGCWdUHHxwgKcCOVgPhettQMBEWInuwryIF4sWFJE4EP3_DtxYBhNSJwFuOPQNGencDL85c25Y6ldhIE5og49dcnGtxWg4EtqXQ73DVUjdln6B2xYUvaClmAc0BOW8DRHvzmskfgcL7k7S0toTkx73xqi0ZTUy-obbu0E/s4000/IMG_20231001_150148092_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2rHN0-dSgW-AgN0A3Du3UctaGCWdUHHxwgKcCOVgPhettQMBEWInuwryIF4sWFJE4EP3_DtxYBhNSJwFuOPQNGencDL85c25Y6ldhIE5og49dcnGtxWg4EtqXQ73DVUjdln6B2xYUvaClmAc0BOW8DRHvzmskfgcL7k7S0toTkx73xqi0ZTUy-obbu0E/s320/IMG_20231001_150148092_HDR.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mid-season one of my webbings broke free of its stitching at the time it was not a bit deal but I decided now that the cover is off for the year and home for the winter it would be a good time to do a little repair job.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAqxdHtHsn6UKZ6jqFZVF7_gvsydTw4Bz2Suw324YudLxbzSRt3wEYEKTbSXyFm-lSOxwFhXBKtvouePYVsOUODDgtHXGMJ7jLmhTQ9yGLVTWz6n0sH5BnEDntOxgw6RUa0VxV56r_lvBQAB8wxNfCqlwTObgJzu39qZ5pudQuDCKa02infA9EW8ZS0ZI/s4000/IMG_20231001_150233009_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAqxdHtHsn6UKZ6jqFZVF7_gvsydTw4Bz2Suw324YudLxbzSRt3wEYEKTbSXyFm-lSOxwFhXBKtvouePYVsOUODDgtHXGMJ7jLmhTQ9yGLVTWz6n0sH5BnEDntOxgw6RUa0VxV56r_lvBQAB8wxNfCqlwTObgJzu39qZ5pudQuDCKa02infA9EW8ZS0ZI/s320/IMG_20231001_150233009_HDR.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I grabbed out a few tools and got down to it. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTKWIG1iWLWZeJJt2TYMjYdM5lSLubqnnn106pf1ZLK3MkGB_Jov92AzEykf5HOBTUkrhdjMUWnuCP4B1mqVn8ihc1-mDSdfJWjegiLNgktJUZ4XySOJ0EqT_DlZLeKmsxUqJRa25cFRYpc4GD1DGGv7PS6yY3lwCnocd4xFSTyihiz6gT4o08XkX3lg/s4000/IMG_20231001_150606964_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTKWIG1iWLWZeJJt2TYMjYdM5lSLubqnnn106pf1ZLK3MkGB_Jov92AzEykf5HOBTUkrhdjMUWnuCP4B1mqVn8ihc1-mDSdfJWjegiLNgktJUZ4XySOJ0EqT_DlZLeKmsxUqJRa25cFRYpc4GD1DGGv7PS6yY3lwCnocd4xFSTyihiz6gT4o08XkX3lg/s320/IMG_20231001_150606964_HDR.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The hardest part of this job was finding the end of my thread. Stuffed in a box for the last year it was a bit tangled up. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3ZK6xT-iAip5I-yesVJHJjzBXkJ5lw4Kgl3x4ohhNAGgnE5mUK0N7ktqqEJAIKyGAgm9ovPzvimvq7RomDX1IQBnx6srSvz89KLvAInCE_FkNDcaGX_VwIkg6EfUVYoU4_IbRQCbxbJivsi0GdMJPI7ujPGMWXfkW6a_5pIVYR7vPCOIpKzZ1Zi-hqU/s4000/IMG_20231001_150706180.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3ZK6xT-iAip5I-yesVJHJjzBXkJ5lw4Kgl3x4ohhNAGgnE5mUK0N7ktqqEJAIKyGAgm9ovPzvimvq7RomDX1IQBnx6srSvz89KLvAInCE_FkNDcaGX_VwIkg6EfUVYoU4_IbRQCbxbJivsi0GdMJPI7ujPGMWXfkW6a_5pIVYR7vPCOIpKzZ1Zi-hqU/s320/IMG_20231001_150706180.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once that was done I used my speed stitcher to sew the webbing back on. Note I'm really not great with this tool but at this point, I really want to get better so instead of going back into the house and grabbing a regular needle I just pushed on. YouTube creators out there, we need some better tutorials on the speedstitcher.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDag4uVyFr8-A3MN0BBVm4nHvXpGRveW6m0fu0qUQNYx0dqbcaHtVPg_m5l4siK4fSOOCeYmKCTNuYgM59qmVkk5hejvllDgANtggpihLuDEaqW01-BT9iwxYaufDexXwiCKQoZ-smwbhGf5uQ_v2pbRkKjUr7vPOarVxEcaGsOIQ0fIbX5uSTaO3FPQg/s1600/IMG_20231001_153155294_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDag4uVyFr8-A3MN0BBVm4nHvXpGRveW6m0fu0qUQNYx0dqbcaHtVPg_m5l4siK4fSOOCeYmKCTNuYgM59qmVkk5hejvllDgANtggpihLuDEaqW01-BT9iwxYaufDexXwiCKQoZ-smwbhGf5uQ_v2pbRkKjUr7vPOarVxEcaGsOIQ0fIbX5uSTaO3FPQg/s320/IMG_20231001_153155294_HDR.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then it was done. Could it have been straighter sure, but it goes at the top of the mast, and besides the spiders who is going to see it all the way up there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX79eXS5ylIpkuLZOMd1tD4tLDTapUoP-LCAvJmStW-a4v_6nm9xR-U4d2Yx5ehyTPlM9zEMzI11bxVjmgWV5R1u1QL9v_KCFRaypZfDlnZdk3d87WpxPSaoZ0zqQpQCwVA-YIHDW5sCJqEeWCqBb2beKfSgb481Got_xvmCQ3d7jPZRqZ5SEiYX_cJv0/s4000/IMG_20231001_154830032_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX79eXS5ylIpkuLZOMd1tD4tLDTapUoP-LCAvJmStW-a4v_6nm9xR-U4d2Yx5ehyTPlM9zEMzI11bxVjmgWV5R1u1QL9v_KCFRaypZfDlnZdk3d87WpxPSaoZ0zqQpQCwVA-YIHDW5sCJqEeWCqBb2beKfSgb481Got_xvmCQ3d7jPZRqZ5SEiYX_cJv0/s320/IMG_20231001_154830032_HDR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Chris http://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.com0Michigan, USA44.3148443 -85.60236429999999116.004610463821152 -120.75861429999999 72.625078136178843 -50.446114299999991tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-57731557159350451902024-01-05T00:00:00.003-05:002024-01-05T00:00:00.164-05:00Off Season Finds: Market Place Score!<p style="text-align: center;"> <b>Market Place Score! </b></p><p>I picked this up a few weeks ago. An Asymmetric Spinnaker nice and yellow to match Woodstock's hull. I'm excited to fit this to the rig this Spring. While I already have one Asym this one is shaped a little differently and I'm hoping it will allow me to point a bit higher on those light-wind days. I might even need to run a second halyard up to that masthead and see if I can fly both of them at the same time LOL or do on-the-fly swaps. Regardless this is the season for bargain hunting. I've been lucky enough to pick this up as well as a bag of hardware so far this year. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNQqcPu2IUU9C45Rlco2CZFTkm080054vwlawdskEB3vBWC_A3Y9uROOOBpB5hptJJAXvSa4YXHiMWIZ1PO6UjtKQbqhkajc2TmZGXf27bJMYM8HRAHtKDQSzpSbEliD073CbyHuVe92MiNJDegPGzZC8BpsJsDw_2CC19N8kVorywv_oOi0jAAn6v6P8/s4000/IMG_20231111_155435660_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNQqcPu2IUU9C45Rlco2CZFTkm080054vwlawdskEB3vBWC_A3Y9uROOOBpB5hptJJAXvSa4YXHiMWIZ1PO6UjtKQbqhkajc2TmZGXf27bJMYM8HRAHtKDQSzpSbEliD073CbyHuVe92MiNJDegPGzZC8BpsJsDw_2CC19N8kVorywv_oOi0jAAn6v6P8/s320/IMG_20231111_155435660_HDR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7nFbdf634lzJ1tIYjPV1HLXLJY4VV9I0__Uf3yCUDMckkpatVKsty4oondz6yOgs4jNcFHoBDXBNMR_IEZvenQwUgmuZSSo3u7zyEEwK3Gk_SdKLgXDUtKdUfC8dPTNgzmJ1CqzbZT-6tdN-kN8s-0_rR2w8rKxVzbYuKrSB1etHT33XIHacwixXuGp8/s4000/IMG_20231111_155429236_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7nFbdf634lzJ1tIYjPV1HLXLJY4VV9I0__Uf3yCUDMckkpatVKsty4oondz6yOgs4jNcFHoBDXBNMR_IEZvenQwUgmuZSSo3u7zyEEwK3Gk_SdKLgXDUtKdUfC8dPTNgzmJ1CqzbZT-6tdN-kN8s-0_rR2w8rKxVzbYuKrSB1etHT33XIHacwixXuGp8/s320/IMG_20231111_155429236_HDR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Chris http://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.com0Michigan, USA44.3148443 -85.602364299999991-35.02291696948506 133.77263570000002 90 55.022635700000009tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-33584679234146017472023-12-29T16:49:00.001-05:002023-12-29T16:49:35.398-05:00Off Season Sailor Projects<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTfPoljXlotZKhnGMulauD3n0m1t4zVmwzfTPslSS2mII3pk_uPjlBQQ8MyfN29blTZOOujXJ2PEkZ4nuqsebJWyFxK70j5tJgCr85ayRCIORSyXy7PHDU18VAtl6YagYPK8f5_aEACM3m-b3bxBZm4ywZSEOWSJmx7TjqsH6Bvi1DR-NwvRnBN-fKQos/s2304/IMG_20231217_143937306_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="1728" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTfPoljXlotZKhnGMulauD3n0m1t4zVmwzfTPslSS2mII3pk_uPjlBQQ8MyfN29blTZOOujXJ2PEkZ4nuqsebJWyFxK70j5tJgCr85ayRCIORSyXy7PHDU18VAtl6YagYPK8f5_aEACM3m-b3bxBZm4ywZSEOWSJmx7TjqsH6Bvi1DR-NwvRnBN-fKQos/s320/IMG_20231217_143937306_HDR.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is the end of December here in Michigan and we are experiencing 40 and 50-degree days. I'm starting to wonder if we even needed to pull out for the winter at this point. I'm sure the winter will get here soon enough. Hopefully, its late arrival doesn't me a late departure as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Usually, this time of year I am working on a sewing project of some sort but with the warm weather, I decided to push back canvas work and go down to work on the winches. The black tarp I use to cover Woodstock really helps to keep it warm inside on days like this. Here is a recap video no step-by-step but if you are working on your boat it is pretty easy to pop them apart clean them up and snap them back together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy5iwWQZT5jPfcJ31MuyjgaQLvWO0WMY36vxUdr29QYoh5x7ecsNGK-UsdI0hIOlIm5uC_ocFSY6XrHovs1Og' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This Fall when winterizing my good old Evinrude I drained a lot of frothy oil out of the lower unit. I've known this has been coming for some time. Each year that lower unit lube looks a little worse at the end of the season. So I also replaced all the seals and the water pump. I figure for a 42-year-old motor new seals are in order. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy65DuP_MmYPXthITeI_nyesMEtPbjCQZq_4Wet7pJ-fx_iG806CNBbLLNy7-9aIcQJfaxcKYMOX_cDdd8gdw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /> <p></p>Chris http://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.com0Michigan, USA44.3148443 -85.60236429999999116.004610463821152 -120.75861429999999 72.625078136178843 -50.446114299999991tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-53779876703747472372023-10-15T21:17:00.000-04:002023-10-15T21:17:12.499-04:00End of Season Sail Care and Repairs.<p></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This week I took advantage of a few nice weather days to do a little end-of-season sail care. The Mylar Genoa had a few frays at the seams so I trimmed them back. Flacked it down nicely and it is ready to go for the Spring.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBDWoaoaOsYsw0rZgLi3VKYaCtew_lQxPPfS2Au2mk2LwDy9nx_OGW9mlif2nyoBitci3waUxniNWjAB08-flzqlU_UT1Ekm4MS-KpvrnlgYXq5ynH3OENVbx2pjUUNzNmLnlsEfzaSw8EMHgycf_d8yQH0wNmur6LuFO0SGh4yxDSNgaO8Zw_tbXLt2k/s4000/IMG_20231001_125543864.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBDWoaoaOsYsw0rZgLi3VKYaCtew_lQxPPfS2Au2mk2LwDy9nx_OGW9mlif2nyoBitci3waUxniNWjAB08-flzqlU_UT1Ekm4MS-KpvrnlgYXq5ynH3OENVbx2pjUUNzNmLnlsEfzaSw8EMHgycf_d8yQH0wNmur6LuFO0SGh4yxDSNgaO8Zw_tbXLt2k/s320/IMG_20231001_125543864.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My main sail was attacked by spiders this season. So I decided to give it a good cleaning.</div><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibr0vyIQf_zigNWnGeljWn6ZeFluWC047EfnSqJ1bH82oKYd_g8fzM1SkAdeTGD4XkOWmXq4YmpQVQX7zto_zdQSnRgYbmZZow4AV2kAmJ14N2jM9ZBv0dpc_aiheX6BbnKIpAPg08e5gsdLxj7wBKTo_ikjRRfqrxrdTrBtO6ym0P_4QjFfFnlL4m2P8/s320/IMG_20231001_125555921.jpg" width="240" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For this, I used a Davis Sail maintenance kit. However, I modified my technique. The kit calls for soaking your sail and I felt that this would lead to a wrinkly sail and mine is still good and stiff. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgExaUbsJ1QplNzXHDCrtpyyOGuc5H1Xbef1PcIA58v2eYqEecE1Wj1Eujy6KQUWOHMbXLfzEqJ_9pJ7YeKYF8LK4TiC7lFHYRGOsYh2UtShQSuzfWW9srKT7TArdgalRXdiL5OStzuISIuURpyYUjrx0sMRqdtAqqkZ7e6_eOEyYi5_vQluPf3hZN-Rgo/s4000/IMG_20231001_141622397_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgExaUbsJ1QplNzXHDCrtpyyOGuc5H1Xbef1PcIA58v2eYqEecE1Wj1Eujy6KQUWOHMbXLfzEqJ_9pJ7YeKYF8LK4TiC7lFHYRGOsYh2UtShQSuzfWW9srKT7TArdgalRXdiL5OStzuISIuURpyYUjrx0sMRqdtAqqkZ7e6_eOEyYi5_vQluPf3hZN-Rgo/s320/IMG_20231001_141622397_HDR.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I laid my sail out on the lawn and used the Sail bath product from the kit mixed with the soaking directions. I brushed the product onto the sail and waited. It did a pretty decent job but I'm not sure there was much to clean off to begin with. However, the Foaming cleaner was really nice. I used it to spot-treat a few areas where spider nests had formed and it did an excellent job pulling up the stains. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh62IUNACm496H1U2Q1YcUJfJ85a0W5TfgNM_JYsIefQ9JxcB6ijbuIrjQUrBWHMgTYB7NWBA1S8DnoA5vVRFHuuf0f4jnXckRf_FASOCgLY_EG8ef7x6iOG3GsmheQDnZnwtDzEnAbODiojrqsOPRjnCoER12Qkia4Iuw2wLIUGcxqQcELL_NIEjKdl4w/s4000/IMG_20231001_140835402_HDR.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh62IUNACm496H1U2Q1YcUJfJ85a0W5TfgNM_JYsIefQ9JxcB6ijbuIrjQUrBWHMgTYB7NWBA1S8DnoA5vVRFHuuf0f4jnXckRf_FASOCgLY_EG8ef7x6iOG3GsmheQDnZnwtDzEnAbODiojrqsOPRjnCoER12Qkia4Iuw2wLIUGcxqQcELL_NIEjKdl4w/s320/IMG_20231001_140835402_HDR.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM7gSStbPaaRsMIp1xje6fcG9jQmVZnXNGzRiLCBqPuIjvoUXPxBoJP-0me7LFyh1EqJ0wGzeQcBIwBMMMTCLDW2AEsTvsog9_a6gLCU1dWfqtO0mrin-4bziTMQGlrR3RU3VTemIzeQ5VUEztR1hB1uwAbyMzL5nln5CS0ThOHpi7GZQGPja2SLDcX08/s4000/IMG_20231001_140819905_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Sail on. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixDPHiqSfNH08rfBhSmGh87g0eU1c1T09zJpKQmoWkvZNAMhx8YAoAb0lqVjJlu2H-ffNRX0FlUVcfYvy7SSAkh0cKgdsw799FNM4Lz5JB6HXi6tJBs2gAr2667DoAzbvvSizOeDWGtn1_2VeCPy9tu77VA43Tt5oBGj0bIYicHbsNnEvG_UP108tKoDo/s2304/IMG_20230704_220342207.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="1728" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixDPHiqSfNH08rfBhSmGh87g0eU1c1T09zJpKQmoWkvZNAMhx8YAoAb0lqVjJlu2H-ffNRX0FlUVcfYvy7SSAkh0cKgdsw799FNM4Lz5JB6HXi6tJBs2gAr2667DoAzbvvSizOeDWGtn1_2VeCPy9tu77VA43Tt5oBGj0bIYicHbsNnEvG_UP108tKoDo/s320/IMG_20230704_220342207.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are still here sailing Lake Michigan. Lots of adventures. I have not posted much lately so he is a video compilation of the fore deck sails from this seasons adventures.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyQWiEFv0Urd5AfSutKz94djzTEyZGYcowI58u_yE3jMfWneGetKwZnZXu0TWuC12lbL9PTClHJriLgV11G2g' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>1958 Herter project we have been restoring this also over the last few months. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggAjEPPgw0puWCcH5zSSLZiCq6PSeO-0q9DuWYJzaqBQdBCZaratWtQmPmhKB0aJ9WHaBPvXu22wtYNhRu7f1Fy4sBL5Z-M34V4JJKSpsijbzqUgI_MdXDfRsXI5UafnfIeeYFPFUh5Sbeebkm6tk1HRaP4VhnYPBwkDdftsRbbCKnMQX7XwEbScfna9M/s4000/IMG_20230708_125415306_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggAjEPPgw0puWCcH5zSSLZiCq6PSeO-0q9DuWYJzaqBQdBCZaratWtQmPmhKB0aJ9WHaBPvXu22wtYNhRu7f1Fy4sBL5Z-M34V4JJKSpsijbzqUgI_MdXDfRsXI5UafnfIeeYFPFUh5Sbeebkm6tk1HRaP4VhnYPBwkDdftsRbbCKnMQX7XwEbScfna9M/s320/IMG_20230708_125415306_HDR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Chris http://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-13681377828417688512022-07-26T23:14:00.003-04:002022-07-26T23:14:28.153-04:00Whale Watching<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Found a whale shadowing us under the boat today. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwvC3s-0nLhGg062ybOxVQrPVzVKsoBmD4fJAvjn7v8rPzB-ieXwnV9sYYl0ZYXW69anpHhKaKmvxlhHGjCLA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoflcgYycu76D72lkI5TnQE1M5uJfwbv-xTMnsQcBxPKPZkzIz0OQ9PcbNB1Rc5_emg8obc67ZD3PBAO-aeZ80bROBiqeDafNMNIto_uVLMYku7s3JWvM1LOrnybOE3SWY21Itt4E6Dw1Eomp3t8GPpSnkWNuk8Fv8aajG1icECxX5cI-GSQhfAaVS/s225/images.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoflcgYycu76D72lkI5TnQE1M5uJfwbv-xTMnsQcBxPKPZkzIz0OQ9PcbNB1Rc5_emg8obc67ZD3PBAO-aeZ80bROBiqeDafNMNIto_uVLMYku7s3JWvM1LOrnybOE3SWY21Itt4E6Dw1Eomp3t8GPpSnkWNuk8Fv8aajG1icECxX5cI-GSQhfAaVS/s1600/images.png" width="225" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Chris http://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-51707342228369561962022-06-13T13:02:00.001-04:002022-06-13T13:02:51.237-04:00Foggy Return<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This weekend we got out it was a great run. After about a hour the fog rolled in and coming back got a lot more interesting. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxyJL3o0qYk0s9tUvqYsW3D_9jYZFMNN8jvCGSeSftGln7a_qY0UtNTse5tYdWg1hwggQ_7hDrx-MO0M6fA6W-Q8AOxdkL086VSRAocL4OX0-MIQCEYoafZTaO9a4INkdP9Sba0EPhba1nbYii_QdVQhpSegBaVQK8dek_EKMaXp_vrLEkd2vZxi10/s4000/IMG_20220611_104235740_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxyJL3o0qYk0s9tUvqYsW3D_9jYZFMNN8jvCGSeSftGln7a_qY0UtNTse5tYdWg1hwggQ_7hDrx-MO0M6fA6W-Q8AOxdkL086VSRAocL4OX0-MIQCEYoafZTaO9a4INkdP9Sba0EPhba1nbYii_QdVQhpSegBaVQK8dek_EKMaXp_vrLEkd2vZxi10/s320/IMG_20220611_104235740_HDR.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzbWNeA7zPS6sdXmKTJ5FsMgTGzzcP24sDAoJQYgTK5mkNwk7YlVmcuQ6Y2stnHcoM6MpnHzct4Vl2ttvMvgw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxdGtd23ZOQnvYXIbUWWsVpi-3VNEB2Pj9d1zl8CpPoi9HsIraUeOpaSKrR-cOcA-D07WH5h8IB-nwfYFNAjw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyhYQhrFxI0bXwZqoTcqkwmUVEpHcmfz3OqWN0fZijWlzmnB3lu9joAH5KYEWUG_6--QWkvJv23JjVelQ1rHw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /> <p></p>Chris http://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-54788579252686431322022-05-09T19:04:00.000-04:002022-05-09T19:04:05.702-04:00Um-Um-Um ready to launch. <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxCKuENa32DC-wg-NhPAei2mU9ej0N8Kr-an68L5DXp6Y_P-roE1kKT4tCjpO_uKIvDwSRAIMulfMkJ5ZKH7w' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUTvIbgh0wSUqB-cV-Wk8w0KrRpUMc_-59SNSyrJ9yKXMObh_u6ANc6GAoVoYxwfidexIRwOhWE15WnfE8Y98Yf5QxRKu0tJrKeWGEVerQBM2h185TIlh-Hdi1g8sYeU_J53Ieum8_PdcRG7txRaRLOHxwUn0jh3AbuX8PIlQWZGoJlrsLYxeiPXeh/s4000/IMG_20220424_161229591.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUTvIbgh0wSUqB-cV-Wk8w0KrRpUMc_-59SNSyrJ9yKXMObh_u6ANc6GAoVoYxwfidexIRwOhWE15WnfE8Y98Yf5QxRKu0tJrKeWGEVerQBM2h185TIlh-Hdi1g8sYeU_J53Ieum8_PdcRG7txRaRLOHxwUn0jh3AbuX8PIlQWZGoJlrsLYxeiPXeh/s320/IMG_20220424_161229591.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Chris http://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-60019220287401187432022-04-24T21:11:00.002-04:002022-04-24T21:11:25.788-04:00Season 13. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Season 13 sailing out of Tower Marine. Winter cover is off and we are getting started soon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmxHYz_0d9tsK6c8TcuEqG2ZJab4dd1OT5kyPPSsrqnIbJsGavivxMbKaXQNzF5_ZRjHarF7od2fdZjwdf3h3ftwAWncSjiUWi7W0NeRvv9gxj4X5CD_gD0Q1T9nQ20oEXT9M3Pjv5KCbSvIDKlxEsVXONFhT4zO704JCuTIbTRd_5jZ6BgCUlLc96/s4000/IMG_20220424_161229591.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmxHYz_0d9tsK6c8TcuEqG2ZJab4dd1OT5kyPPSsrqnIbJsGavivxMbKaXQNzF5_ZRjHarF7od2fdZjwdf3h3ftwAWncSjiUWi7W0NeRvv9gxj4X5CD_gD0Q1T9nQ20oEXT9M3Pjv5KCbSvIDKlxEsVXONFhT4zO704JCuTIbTRd_5jZ6BgCUlLc96/s320/IMG_20220424_161229591.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNrX9tPuSP0NegPt_0IzSa5XZ6QgBlzQxZQiz11GQrZn036755jJjTf2YzauU14lD47gwbtkK7YaYlTF1Qq3J9QtDeD24blt6UKZjIjoUCdfo31v5j6614SLcgVhhh5pkTJoKtmtMXqOHaQgFFeTaPZz_M86PqQr0i91kT41E-Wz78xmBIgDQOin7u/s4000/IMG_20220424_161305824_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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This week I decided to go for it. It will add privacy for when we stay down and keep the cabin cooler. Turns out it looks really cool too. I also added a few label stickers to alleviate confusion when we are out sailing.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kjZV2-0pYjg/YOipUyswofI/AAAAAAAANjE/aDKiTkmywNMMT6AXB4bu0QH9wyrfWNFiQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2145/20210707_111644%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2145" data-original-width="1054" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kjZV2-0pYjg/YOipUyswofI/AAAAAAAANjE/aDKiTkmywNMMT6AXB4bu0QH9wyrfWNFiQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210707_111644%25281%2529.jpg" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dkI2QhWES0c/YOipWuBdk2I/AAAAAAAANjI/XidyIHzcxWkbWq8ZUPjT_X3_do9i4q5gACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210707_111644.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dkI2QhWES0c/YOipWuBdk2I/AAAAAAAANjI/XidyIHzcxWkbWq8ZUPjT_X3_do9i4q5gACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210707_111644.jpg" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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This is one of the more complicated projects I've done. There is a little cutting, long sewing runs, and a bunch of hardware. Sailrite has moved to a paperless model so study up on the You Tube video first. Sailrite service is super. On this project we had a miscommunication about the color of the fabric and Sailrite's service stepped right up and fixed it. <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Measuring is the first step. There are two ways the fabric can be laid out depending on the diameter of the rolled furler.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FMtWF7RUYwo/YNqQx-lbCCI/AAAAAAAANgg/Ot8_0Mot7PYJj6S3IhcuK5laYq0tRqvqgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210627_125701.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FMtWF7RUYwo/YNqQx-lbCCI/AAAAAAAANgg/Ot8_0Mot7PYJj6S3IhcuK5laYq0tRqvqgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210627_125701.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After the measuring it is time to get out the hot knife and cut.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nlgjJDOUKw4/YNqQxRPVeWI/AAAAAAAANgY/DHYHB_44lLISVdaagmIsVl6YzRflEJc_QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210627_132308.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">Sew some more.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mldvUAZ7ars/YNqQ0aDjfsI/AAAAAAAANgo/oMUeM_DFoL0rCg3XYMPkAhrnnyb62qi1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210627_212429.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mldvUAZ7ars/YNqQ0aDjfsI/AAAAAAAANgo/oMUeM_DFoL0rCg3XYMPkAhrnnyb62qi1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210627_212429.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bam UV protection for your fore sail without a bulky cover on the edge of your sails. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J17409xYwVA/YNqQzvOdDjI/AAAAAAAANgk/8CXfLI0qe9cO9ERpi7FOmMIS8Xkgk2XRACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210628_220950.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">Installed video.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwLOUey5p0xbAm1A30p6m38anOUUx9Rr57cb2_NTli5BfrijLuPBgs-zncJHzAeXNsbTgKa8EotgRSIDvjKpw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p dir="ltr"><br /></p><p></p></div>Chris http://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-60896874807216920002021-06-05T06:27:00.003-04:002021-06-05T06:27:58.684-04:00Memorial Day Outing<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was cold but totally worth it and it was good to be out on the lake again for the first time this year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tq76uut0ocg/YLV-0J7gM7I/AAAAAAAANXc/fVhVZNNujOEiLipu8qz_02iLCCbnc_N6ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210531_130411.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tq76uut0ocg/YLV-0J7gM7I/AAAAAAAANXc/fVhVZNNujOEiLipu8qz_02iLCCbnc_N6ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210531_130411.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-afafFLGsGcw/YLV-0pndR7I/AAAAAAAANXk/VdeFTd81f60iYBnB89i5no4aXrtpUHjaACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210531_134344_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">With the deck refinished it's time to turn my attention to the lifelines. The lifelines currently on the boat are old plastic-coated, stainless lines, with swagged on fittings. There are a few spots that the plastic coating is wearing pretty thin so as part of the deck reface I decided it was time to replace them as well. After looking around I decided to switch them out with Dyneema line. I found a great source on ebay and picked up some 3/16th 12 strand-braided Dyneema with a 6100lbs breaking strength. This is some great stuff to work with. Eye splices are so much easier than in double braid lines. The hardest part of this project was finding a gate latch that worked well with my stern pulpit. Overall I am very happy with the way these turned out and expect to get a lot of years out of them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jm_4uyz09zo/YLV85arV_fI/AAAAAAAANWo/-73s3HXFiiwMeaqPrWd6S5mK2_8ghwk5QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210531_110838.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jm_4uyz09zo/YLV85arV_fI/AAAAAAAANWo/-73s3HXFiiwMeaqPrWd6S5mK2_8ghwk5QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210531_110838.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WXmLQ9Y9jVA/YLV85bEOm5I/AAAAAAAANWs/lNrXQQVDC_4MXUx4Qlg9WVYD3TXWlp_sQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210531_110846.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WXmLQ9Y9jVA/YLV85bEOm5I/AAAAAAAANWs/lNrXQQVDC_4MXUx4Qlg9WVYD3TXWlp_sQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210531_110846.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VkR2Yf5QhKU/YLV85S4PqpI/AAAAAAAANWk/bnvNCgM2mcIGNM9DmN-1K0NCD4MOEUaOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210531_110848.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VkR2Yf5QhKU/YLV85S4PqpI/AAAAAAAANWk/bnvNCgM2mcIGNM9DmN-1K0NCD4MOEUaOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210531_110848.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--rsLtO5dZCE/YLV8-SAAOII/AAAAAAAANWw/FoVIn4eEcJcaVJXu432_amoH3fVEQ7h-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210531_110852.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--rsLtO5dZCE/YLV8-SAAOII/AAAAAAAANWw/FoVIn4eEcJcaVJXu432_amoH3fVEQ7h-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210531_110852.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FIcm29kDYEU/YLV8-wiSxRI/AAAAAAAANW0/1F8tnvLme-oP-X6l6_Huj2dAVbz-bgL2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210531_110855.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FIcm29kDYEU/YLV8-wiSxRI/AAAAAAAANW0/1F8tnvLme-oP-X6l6_Huj2dAVbz-bgL2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210531_110855.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kvZxk4sBhfE/YLV8_MS4WnI/AAAAAAAANW4/svNnUMAZcxcFDs8Kx4JPJHM2nBiMH_2rACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210531_110917.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kvZxk4sBhfE/YLV8_MS4WnI/AAAAAAAANW4/svNnUMAZcxcFDs8Kx4JPJHM2nBiMH_2rACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210531_110917.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eMxbBNr-zH8/YLV9B5D-Z1I/AAAAAAAANW8/JDejSIAsHq4Ly0bNMQApMKrk1ixFR8L0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210531_111022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eMxbBNr-zH8/YLV9B5D-Z1I/AAAAAAAANW8/JDejSIAsHq4Ly0bNMQApMKrk1ixFR8L0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210531_111022.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h_ZHFWU_zWk/YLV9CcpKsNI/AAAAAAAANXA/TMlzd__tn2kgMbpgB_4zh77KJ3OfAdNMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210531_111031.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h_ZHFWU_zWk/YLV9CcpKsNI/AAAAAAAANXA/TMlzd__tn2kgMbpgB_4zh77KJ3OfAdNMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210531_111031.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Chris http://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-1709973058077935882021-05-31T20:06:00.000-04:002021-05-31T20:06:49.469-04:00Deck Refinish stage 2 Kiwi Grip<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kiwi grip is some great stuff. This is a latex-based paint that is back-rolled with a texturing roller. It is easy to clean up, easy to apply and leaves a great surface for your shoes to grip on. So far I am really happy with it. The only drawback is bugs seem to like it. I suspect because it is latex paint it has a sweet smell that attracts the insects but I think it will dissipate after some time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kiwi grip photos via Tik Tok. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzTFlIQktKkeAYTRwF9KwsVfuC0lu2QldLl8_A8ZqVxQpnr6BL5qfA7KezLsT22urSRQYsctA8uTtxHqySo4A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p></p>Chris http://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-88528175729451319222021-05-29T21:41:00.002-04:002021-05-29T21:41:16.703-04:00Deck Paint Second Coat.<p> </p><p>Ezpoxy second coat. For the record I don't recommend Ezpoxy. It is hard to work with and I'm under-welmed by the results. Regardless the second coat is on and it looks like it could use a third in some spots. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lbO14eJ-FVE/YKGg56p5ZvI/AAAAAAAANVQ/pzmXLdvjA_swpAXQmMfo1XwY5nf-2hJbQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210516_145411.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lbO14eJ-FVE/YKGg56p5ZvI/AAAAAAAANVQ/pzmXLdvjA_swpAXQmMfo1XwY5nf-2hJbQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210516_145411.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_-G2neXcltQ/YKGg3q1lEDI/AAAAAAAANVI/gW-YahwhO-UbWsq1bLvidoQeh5u4XRlegCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210516_145403.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_-G2neXcltQ/YKGg3q1lEDI/AAAAAAAANVI/gW-YahwhO-UbWsq1bLvidoQeh5u4XRlegCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210516_145403.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LACZnAK6YJs/YKGg3oTtzpI/AAAAAAAANVE/mGG1PofHnBoEbo1bi97dY0zA0gbBkf2FACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210516_145355.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LACZnAK6YJs/YKGg3oTtzpI/AAAAAAAANVE/mGG1PofHnBoEbo1bi97dY0zA0gbBkf2FACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210516_145355.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gv8k1ioqg0g/YKGg3lwriEI/AAAAAAAANVM/L1KX8K18nhsYTwW0oxWyuVvaFqSFNXU6gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210516_145351.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gv8k1ioqg0g/YKGg3lwriEI/AAAAAAAANVM/L1KX8K18nhsYTwW0oxWyuVvaFqSFNXU6gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210516_145351.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Chris http://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-5650869201242618982021-05-04T20:51:00.001-04:002021-05-04T20:51:00.268-04:00Stage one 1st coat of paint.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stage one EzPoxy painting completed. Today I got lucky and the weather cleared up and I got the first coat of paint on the deck and cockpit. Stage one is all the flatwork. Stage 2 will be the non-skid. </div><br /> <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwh7JtyuhXlz_fu5eBysZv9ePM6tNBuNpgyLMiWBDwFrOlNFuspQkFIwjMMWNVq_R3kYLxxIMhM43RaqugU8Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bpk5F231ujE/YI9JBkyVdyI/AAAAAAAANS8/BixR_qnbsSo1LdVfPj2VXaPsAW68kfCzgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210502_134928.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bpk5F231ujE/YI9JBkyVdyI/AAAAAAAANS8/BixR_qnbsSo1LdVfPj2VXaPsAW68kfCzgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210502_134928.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Chris http://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-57398655551509076122021-05-02T20:53:00.001-04:002021-05-02T20:53:06.452-04:00Rainy Day Blues<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Started getting ready to paint this weekend and then the sky got dark and it sprinkled on and off the rest of the day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwU3bk3wAMaTN1c9M-HY68-j8ZsQO5MSDkxE_P-iYAgMHUly_7B5mi5WxG8ymKhLRxZsXdfxl-eaifkjJPF8Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yxDwOG5djPQ/YI9InYIgnVI/AAAAAAAANS0/x0ADs7MoMfUMRQaID0HwlKXlnnE-dYgygCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210501_132130.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yxDwOG5djPQ/YI9InYIgnVI/AAAAAAAANS0/x0ADs7MoMfUMRQaID0HwlKXlnnE-dYgygCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210501_132130.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Chris http://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-34631324804861175072021-04-28T18:43:00.001-04:002021-04-28T18:43:22.603-04:00Deck Update Waiting to Paint.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As the sanding wraps up I start to look for a time to paint. It is Spring here in Michigan and it has started to rain. We have had three days of on and off sprinkles. While I know I could go down and sand and fill a few more spots here and there between the raindrops at some point, you have to stop and draw the line. I could go and go to perfection on this 45-year-old boat but why. We intend on sailing it and it will undoubtedly get a nick here, a scratch there, and a little line chafe there. Now we wait for the right weather, not too hot, not too wet, not too cold at night. These outside projects take patients. There are other projects to work on while we wait. Who knows with the prep done or nearly done maybe the boat will be launched before the deck is even finished. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4QsiRVXxFFM/YHIbBT_oGsI/AAAAAAAANQE/JJyxvmRZYe4LYKz6xj7WRDl21tLP_snIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20210410_100235.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4QsiRVXxFFM/YHIbBT_oGsI/AAAAAAAANQE/JJyxvmRZYe4LYKz6xj7WRDl21tLP_snIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20210410_100235.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Chris http://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794767418789670872.post-23417039547833212612021-04-19T20:18:00.000-04:002021-04-19T20:20:04.452-04:00Five! Bottom Paint Videos <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fMR-eEMGicI/YHzZI1MMKnI/AAAAAAAANRU/8o3S3NcLlP0aW5rSJeKpQVavq3JIHySbACLcBGAsYHQ/s2610/Screenshot_20210418-200910.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2610" data-original-width="1205" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fMR-eEMGicI/YHzZI1MMKnI/AAAAAAAANRU/8o3S3NcLlP0aW5rSJeKpQVavq3JIHySbACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screenshot_20210418-200910.png" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Video 1: VC 17 paint mix: Stir It Up, Baby. </p><p style="text-align: center;"> Save those carry-out dinner cartons they are the best paint roller trays. You can close them so your paint does not evaporate. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwPmUoWAieeUr6YasLDanATlZlxIp2Ox0NYY_8kBZbB_JG4cM3P7Ga0qDLKB_RTvFJy_OswZr_7CooU6p1cKw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Video 2: Legends</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After trimming in the waterline and keel. It is time to cover some square footage with the roller.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwQrmbYxsUfTCmhISs-tMpFGxZWBAXYZYITa-j5ow6QGh-n9v2ahU9vuiczYJDV3n6Djvcv6KQVFTjDx3JG4Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Video 3: Time Warp</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some different views from around the boat. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzKIUAEZAZSXNcnBR7gF-zCPY6_2F_mH9Lo-KZGXZu7xnYwAa_zhzvZcqsjJZDNSx1EwhA2gBwMxRH9KEjJqA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Video 4: Moonlighting</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finishing up the last section with the roller.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dws5jr8a3kRkRr7eb7HXw0132FGx_eP3Ko3EDHSyHwUj91S8GDOFwHy1eIjx-KkLVyI15dUsFzHBaudQwRoTg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Video 5: Almost Time for a Drink</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One more trim coat around the waterline and she is done. I always do a final trim coat around the waterline with some of the thicker paint from the bottom of a quart.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzxYQ1dRkuZe_CWobJ_UjmcDxFNaUuBQh4x04lB1f2FE6w2ZSpFtoAYqRZZwjfLaehdJ_4dZrT6JcO3cevmvg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Chris http://www.blogger.com/profile/17907070828592215722noreply@blogger.com0