Started thinking about my winter project list and came up with .....nothing. I've made so many improvements and modifications that I'm flat out. Not counting a planned haul out late winter/early spring to do the bottom, wax, put new striping detail tape on, which I consider maintenance, I've got nothing to add. Is it time to get a new boat?:)
Yes, something is seriously wrong here, you're supposed to run out of money before running out of projects. Get rid of that thing and get a bigger boat, at least twice as old. You're not doing it right.
I would suggest to see a psychiatrist as soon as possible. In the real world, there is no such thing as running out of boat projects. You're living in some sort of alternative universe where no boat projects exist. Serious, indeed.
Fear not, we will snap you out of this malaise.
Tell you what...since we're friends, come on up and I'll keep you busy until Christmas with projects. My list is long.
But seriously, did you see my tiller-to-outboard steering link thread in the DIY section? That seems right up your alley.
Other ideas: Full polish job. Dorade box with vent. Any electronics you've been lusting after. Canvas, nylon and splicing projects. Sealing bilge cover (mine is now growing mold on it, so I'm building a new cover). Split anchor locker. Filler cushions for cabin. Synthetic rope lifelines.
Big 'ol Bowsprit.
Here is my list, perhaps this may draw some inspiration:
1.) Hand held line reel with ball bearings.
2.) Wood outboard shifter (version 2)
3.) Aforementioned bilge cover
4.) Top swim ladder step mini-platform
5.) Wood and CF plate emergency rigging knife (no rust!)
6.) battery relocation
7.) Swing arm for electronics (which is already checked off your list)
8.) Varnish a few goodies.
9.) Lightweight gas tank cover with mainsheet and radio pouches.
I didn't say I would complete them all mind you...
If you're truly bored, make a canoe or kayak. I'll let you know the specs I'm looking for :) lol
There's a big thread on the 23 site about solar! LOL
You could always take up scrimshaw.
Brack:
Not to worry!!! Your Compac-o-naut friends are here to help! We're sending all of our teak out to you for a total strip down a fresh varnish. I personally prefer 8 coats but I'll settle for 7. Thanks...I hope this helps.
Here are two fun projects.
I have two boats started. A Portuguese Dinghy on a tarp in my living room, and a Puddle Duck Racer in my garage.
www.pdracer.com
Plus $250 of epoxy, etc., in a plastic bin, also in my living room. The living room allows me room temperature for epoxy work and a straight exit out the side door when needed.
V.
Quote from: Vipersdad on November 13, 2015, 05:23:44 PM
Here are two fun projects.
I have two boats started. A Portuguese Dinghy on a tarp in my living room, and a Puddle Duck Racer in my garage.
www.pdracer.com
Plus $250 of epoxy, etc., in a plastic bin, also in my living room. The living room allows me room temperature for epoxy work and a straight exit out the side door when needed.
V.
Oh no, do not talk to me about building another boat. I'm trying to finish up my Bateau FS14 skiff, I've got about two interior fairings to go and then final paint, and the cold has gotten me. Epoxy cures are taking about three days to be sandable. In a few weeks, if I don't get it finished, it will be too late till spring. So close.....I don't think the Admiral is going to let me bring it in the living room.
outside
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af200/brackish_photos/P1000754_zps9vkmlz4p.jpg)
inside, (outside is wrapped for protection)
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af200/brackish_photos/P1000842_zpsbiikkcjx.jpg)
But seriously, did you see my tiller-to-outboard steering link thread in the DIY section? That seems right up your alley.
I'm beginning to think I can't live without that steering link.
9.) Lightweight gas tank cover with mainsheet and radio pouches.
Forgot about that one. I have been considering making a hinged, teak gas tank cover and getting rid of that heavy slide in piece of fiberglass.
This has been helpful with, of course, the exception Bob23's suggestion and Vipersdad, who could not have known that I never want to see another jug of epoxy or can of wood flour again in this lifetime.
I was thinking about adding some sort of propane locker. I actually thought about finding one of the cockpit combing inserts and adding that to the fuel tank area. It would be covered, vent out the drain holes for the cockpit, and it was be safe and out of the way.
Have you considered a Heliport Platform addition For the arrival and departure of your boating guest. Or a Granite Wet-bar and Hot Tub.
Ok, No Mas here. I am sitting on my trailer needing:
1 some led upgrades
2 new staysail stay rivets on the mast bracket
3 some maintenance on my brightwork
4 solar project being planned
5 a thru hull replaced
6 new transducer for my knot meter
Brackish you will be too late to accomplish the winterizing of me but the above list can be had at! Also thinking I may join the 21rst century and try to get my owner to give me a chart plotter, though do like the sound of paper charts being opened. Maybe you can convince them that this is a good idea? I will glad to also convince them to provide as much 12oz ballast as necessary to give the requisite instability!
Don't hesitate to set up times to accomplish these items!
The helicopter landing pad is a good idea. At the Fort Lauderdale boat show a few years ago, I stopped at the Bell Helicopter booth to look at a used helicopter that was $1.2 million. They had some engineers in the booth who would help design a landing pad customized for your specific boat.
So Brackish, haven't heard from you yet on the timing for taking care of the items on No Mas? I know you are probably getting antsy with no projects so just sayin ....!
Quote from: No Mas on November 15, 2015, 07:09:11 PM
So Brackish, haven't heard from you yet on the timing for taking care of the items on No Mas? I know you are probably getting antsy with no projects so just sayin ....!
I hate to tell you but it is not winter here, my boat is still in the water where she will stay all year long and I am anticipating doing an overnight this coming Thursday, wind and weather look good. So," No Mas" will just have to soldier on without my help.:)