Saturday, May 22, 2010

Have had zero time lately to go aboard and do anything. Still so much to do, but then so much has been accomplished. Engine totally rebuilt, new fuel tank. New water tank. New hot water heater. All new hose. New alternator, with smart regulator. All new AGM batteries. New duocharge to charge both banks. New 3000 watt Victron inverter with a 120 amp charger. New 50 amp shore power. New 12000 and 10000 BTU marine air conditioners. New sound insulation in engine room. All new fuel hose. All new 4/0 battery wiring. New DC wiring, new Blue Sea Systems 360 Breakers. New inverter control. New AC BSS breakers. BSS VMS that monitors amps, volts, fluid levels, bilge pump cycles... ect. New bilge pump. New exhaust hose. New bilge hose. 2 new toilets. 1 is a electric macerating elegance by raritan and the other is a PH2 manual head to a new 30 gal holding tank. New purasan waste treatment system. Every singe thru head replaced with forespar marelon seacocks. New cutlass bearing.Bottom job.  Wow! I sure did a lot. So much more to do.
Lots of painting to do. New bimini and dodger. finish varnishing the interior. New cushions on all surfaces. Finish the ac wiring. Finish the d/c wire. Install fuel polishing system.
Then replace all running rigging. New sail cover. New jib protective cover. Paint deck. One day replace the ports.
When looked at this way, seems like I am more finished than I thought given all the time work money and energy spent. Main cabin sole is finally installed. Its looking better and better each day. Just wish I had more time to do it.

2 comments:

  1. Bob: I've been enjoying following your progress on your blog. My wife & I have an Endeavour 40 also. We've cruised the Bahamas for 3 months each of the past 3 years: www.sailblogs.com/member/danceaweigh We are planning to leave for the Caribbean in November for about 2 years. Looks like you're doing a nice job refurbishing Sarah Claire. Keep up the posts - we'll be following you.
    Rich Escoffery.
    Dance Aweigh.

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    1. Sorry man, I never finished her. Had to get her to someone else that could. thanks for taking the time to read it though Rich.

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