So the previous owners decided to cut a huge hole in the top of the engine hatch. I really don't know why because the engine did not seem to need a hole in the hatch. But I digress. Here is the new built from scratch engine hatch with the first of three coats of varnish applied. Now it just needs a home on the boat.

New Prop for New Electric Motor

Pretty, huh? We got a killer deal on this prop from Prop Shop Sales & Repairs in Mukilteo.

Basic Keelboat Class

I took my first sailing class over the weekend with Island Sailing club in Olympia. We spent most of the weekend sailing around Budd Inlet, learning stuff. I now have my first class out of the way and my ASA test passed. Next up: Basic Coastal Cruising.

Wish list 1

Below is a picture taken from this website featuring the faux teak material I want to use in place of the trashy carpeting below deck. I wonder if they'd consider bartering some of this material in exchange for a redesigned logo? Hmmmm...

Drawer Project - After

These should have been easy but they had never been cleaned in 37 years since the boat was built.  Sand, Sand, Sand.  Varnish, Varnish, Varnish...

After sanding the companionway doors down to bare wood.  I clear coated with MAS Epoxy and then two coats of varnish.  Under theory provided by the marketing guys as MAS Epoxy I should never have to sand down to bare wood again.  We will see about that...

I'm Learning Stuff Part 1

Must know pages 1-134 by March 5th.
That is all.