Saturday, April 29, 2017

Stuart, Florida - Boat Projects 2017

We arrived in Stuart, Florida with a bang and I do mean bang.  We had a rough docking episode and hit the seawall pretty hard with our boat.  Well all I can say about it is that we won't be doing that same approach again, we were too close to a big fishing boat when coming in and tried to duck into the spot but of course got hooked on the other boat and had to fend off to keep from messing up their boat.  Thank God their boat was ok but ours of course got a little ding here and there.  Just another repair job for Stuart.  The marina here is great, it has laundry, showers and a Cruiser seating room to hang out in, plus a great restaurant next door "The Sailor Return", the food was delicious.  Now begins project central, here is a list of things were are doing or getting done while we are here:

Outside Vendor Projects:
Fixing wind speed indicator instruments
Generator Water Pump replacement
Transmission- Cone Clutches
Engine Service misc.
Helm seat reupholstering
Motor mount replacements
Solar panel installation

Brad's Projects - Do it yourself:
Add screen to port bathroom hatch
Starboard forepeak hatch lense replacement
Cockpit VHF speaker replacement
Cockpit radio replacement
Add fan to Master stateroom
Replace 2 port stateroom fans
Engine hatch soundproof foam reattachment
Rebuild barbecue grill
Front window frame repainting
Add 2 transom pad eye
Update chart plotter chip
Make 2 Fender boards
Test scuba regulator service
Rebuild starter
Fix Mainsail rip
Boot strip repair
Change engine oil
Service full filters
SUP repair or replacement
Shopping for new dishes, silverware and quilt for master bed


Today we did a variety of errands lining up things:
Rental car
45 min consult with Solar Electrician
Suba shop
Stand Up Paddle shop
3 Nautical junk yards
West Marine
Home Depot
Home Goods
TJ Max
Steinmart
Made fender board


Tomorrow: Church
Kristle to visit on boat
More project work

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