The sailing adventures of David, Lisa and Trixie on Miss Sadie. Miss Sadie is a 27' Watkins sailboat.
Friday, August 8, 2014
Mast
I'm going to add what someone thought on another forum board.
"Does seem odd that it is SO far off.
Its not only the space, but the number of turns on the worm drum at the bottom (or lack thereof) which would also prevent a wider sail - the whole thing is wrong.
I may be jumping to conclusions but
Could it be off e.g. some sort of Ketch rig -
You say 4' short on a 10' boom?
A 6' boom wouldnt seem to make any sense otherwise?
Possible someone ordered as an aftermarket kit (incorrect) - with the mast level in the yard something like that could be fitted in an afternoon and still have time to down a six pack or two before the pubs opened."
I think I should have gone to the pub instead of buying this boat.
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Engine
Got to work on pulling the engine/transmission today. Got all the excess part off and the motor mounts unbolted. I'll need to order 4 new mounts. Maybe Wednesday I'll find some help to get her pulled.
Was going to use the main halyard but due to the fact I have roller main and its another piece of crap. It took 2 hours to get the sail unrolled. I folded it up and it going to storage. Going to get a hank on main. Will need to put a block for a halyard at the top of the mast. Just another find day on Pandora.
I did find a 12 Yanmar and hope to get it bought Tuesday. One out one in. Then buy a sail and put her up for sale.
Lisa said today just strip her and donate her. She is totally feed up with all the work and money. Every day its something new.
Was going to use the main halyard but due to the fact I have roller main and its another piece of crap. It took 2 hours to get the sail unrolled. I folded it up and it going to storage. Going to get a hank on main. Will need to put a block for a halyard at the top of the mast. Just another find day on Pandora.
I did find a 12 Yanmar and hope to get it bought Tuesday. One out one in. Then buy a sail and put her up for sale.
Lisa said today just strip her and donate her. She is totally feed up with all the work and money. Every day its something new.
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