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Wednesday, June 06, 2012

‘Sandpiper’s’ Centreplate Case and her Anchor

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Yesterday, in order to install ‘Sandpiper’s’ centreplate, I had to remove a small section of the cover that seals the top of her cent...
Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Inserting 'Sandpiper's' Centreplate

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Getting her on her side. Close-up. When I removed ‘Sandpiper’s’ centreplate I had previously extracted the retaining bolt. Th...
Monday, June 04, 2012

Support for ‘Sandpiper’s’ Centreplate

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Sleeve within the centreplate box. Pipe from which the sleeve was made. Bolt fitted. Today I made a sleeve for the bolt that supp...
Sunday, June 03, 2012

An Amazing Day on the Thames

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Today the Diamond Jubilee Thames Pageant lived up to expectations, despite the inclement weather. I had the best view from my lounge ove...
Saturday, June 02, 2012

Support Bracket for 'Sandpiper's' Trailer

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When I bought ‘Sandpiper’ I noticed that she did not fit perfectly on the support rollers. The one at the aft end was too low which m...
Friday, June 01, 2012

Painting 'Sandpiper's' Topsides - Part 2

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Finished Topside Early this morning, while the sun peeped between the clouds, I painted a second coat of Hempel Multicoat over the one...
Thursday, May 31, 2012

Painting ‘Sandpiper’s’ Topsides

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In the past I have always preferred painting my boats with International Yacht Paint of one type or another – that’s according to the m...
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

‘Sandpiper’s’ Centreplate

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After sanding. Eventually I got around to removing ‘Sandpiper’s’ centreplate. It occurred to me that as the boat was on her side, all...
Monday, May 28, 2012

‘Sandpiper’s’ Underside Painted

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First coat of paint. Second coat of paint. Now and again I set aside odds and ends on the off chance that I may find a use for ...
Saturday, May 26, 2012

More Epoxy for ‘Sandpiper’

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Before the first coat of epoxy. After an application of epoxy and epoxy putty. Before taking on the role of chauffeur for my gra...
Friday, May 25, 2012

‘Sandpiper’s’ Underside - Part 2

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Yesterday I was concerned that epoxy I had applied to the area forward of the opening for the centreplate was not curing, but by late af...
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Thursday, May 24, 2012

‘Sandpiper’s’ Underside

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Not until now have I been able to fully explore the underside of the boat. Today, conditions for doing it were ideal. I slid ‘Sandpiper’...
Monday, May 21, 2012

‘Sandpiper’s’ Outboard Bracket

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Finding the position for the adjustable bracket. To ensure that water is pumped through the exhaust cooling system, my Honda short sh...
Saturday, May 19, 2012

Fitting out ‘Electron’

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Airing the Mainsail. Time and tide waits for no man, not even King Canute; nor do the seasons slumber. The spring has gone, and offic...
Friday, May 18, 2012

The Legacy of ‘Sandpiper’s’ Cockpit Drains

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The Olympic Flame arrived at the County of Cornwall this afternoon to herald the 2012 Games which we are told will provide a lasting ...
Thursday, May 17, 2012

'Sandpiper's' Navigation Equipment

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By adapting a car windscreen ice scraper I made a bracket for two GPS units. The mounting rod to which they are attached had been fit...