Greg Ross
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LAYLA ended up ashore for 4 years, precipitated initially by storm damage in August 2011 that lead to the need for foredeck repairs and replacement of the bow sprit. The lay-up extended with me working away from home and in time adding scope to the refit.
We did;
Teak coaming trim, teak cockpit grating panels, the new toeboard arrangement including 28" bronze stanchions, Ideal windlass/ 200'+ of 5/16" chain/ 35 Lb CQR anchor. Interior work was confined to the v-berth cabin consisting of replacing the rest of the factory vinyl with painted (white) cedar T & G on the ceilings and deckhead.
We launched in July and had a 16 day coastal cruise around the Northumberland Straight between PEI, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, only disappointment was not being able to use my new Harken Furler, I had a new forestay built at the Binnacle 3 years ago based on fitting the new bow sprit. The order included instructions to leave the wire 6" long and provide a loose Staylock terminal end. Once we stood the mast two things were apparent, the stay was several inches short and I would be unable to fit the Harken foil joiner sleeves since they had swedged the bottom thread terminal on. So, added a toggle and resorted to my old hank-on Jib. THe Binnacle are supposed to be providing me with a "long" Staylock being ordered in from the UK.
We had the pleasure of having "golden doodle" LUCY along with us, she was introduced to the boat as a pup four years ago and had not been on a boat since. A few anxious days for us and her settled into a great trip. We got to a beach every day to swim and exercise Miss LUCY and she settled in to the boating routine beautifully.
A few images attached:
We did;
Teak coaming trim, teak cockpit grating panels, the new toeboard arrangement including 28" bronze stanchions, Ideal windlass/ 200'+ of 5/16" chain/ 35 Lb CQR anchor. Interior work was confined to the v-berth cabin consisting of replacing the rest of the factory vinyl with painted (white) cedar T & G on the ceilings and deckhead.
We launched in July and had a 16 day coastal cruise around the Northumberland Straight between PEI, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, only disappointment was not being able to use my new Harken Furler, I had a new forestay built at the Binnacle 3 years ago based on fitting the new bow sprit. The order included instructions to leave the wire 6" long and provide a loose Staylock terminal end. Once we stood the mast two things were apparent, the stay was several inches short and I would be unable to fit the Harken foil joiner sleeves since they had swedged the bottom thread terminal on. So, added a toggle and resorted to my old hank-on Jib. THe Binnacle are supposed to be providing me with a "long" Staylock being ordered in from the UK.
We had the pleasure of having "golden doodle" LUCY along with us, she was introduced to the boat as a pup four years ago and had not been on a boat since. A few anxious days for us and her settled into a great trip. We got to a beach every day to swim and exercise Miss LUCY and she settled in to the boating routine beautifully.
A few images attached:
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