Redo: stern thru-hulls

Just as I thought I was done with thru-hulls, I got expert advise that they needed to be redone before boat goes back into water. One of them was on uneven surface and sealant around it was questionable. I ignored it thinking that they are above waterline anyway and what I ended up with would be sufficient; however, with changes in weight distribution due to new electric engine/batteries and without the mast the stern may very well be under water and these thru-hulls could get compromised.  I ended up making 3 new pads for them (reused a hatch from a racing boat that was being taking to dumpster) and re-bedding them. Now we are ready for anything.

 

Lots of progress on mast

Almost a full day of work on mast today. Anchor light was wired and all lights were tested, attachment plates for shrouds were bolted down, we threaded new temp lines making sure they were on the right side of center bolts, added exit plate for spinnaker lines, and drilled holes for mast base attachment.

Finished rubrail

Finished rubrail install today with a super cool contraption – a ratcheting heavy duty strap wrapped around it and stretched to a nearby ladder (weighted down so it doesn’t move). After a few clicks I’d run around and help the rubrail stretch until I finally was able to secure it.