The fairing and sanding doesn’t seems like it is going to end. Another tomorrow. Meanwhile, Cabrales Boatyard Puerto Peñasco has a new yard/guard dog named Bonita. She likes our dinghy and sings with the sirens 🚨.
Yesterday we completed removal of the stern tube….
Yesterday we completed removal of the stern tube. Now to clean up the hole and then insert the new one.
And done!!
And done!!
The 24 inch long bronze stern tube has…
The 24 inch long bronze stern tube has to come out due to corrosion, but is fiberglassed in place the entire length. It’s where the propeller shaft exits the boat. We had a special ultra long hole saw made that cuts a hole just barely bigger than the bronze tube, and now have a super …
Started making hatch covers out of Pacific Blue…
Started making hatch covers out of Pacific Blue Sunbrella fabric. Turned out great! 3 more to go.
Finally did more work on the keel. Another…
Finally did more work on the keel. Another step in making the keel joint smooth with no ridges. Washing, sanding, and more washing on the menu tomorrow.
S/V Pulsar 