Sunday, August 3, 2008

The renovation plan......

As TIH is pretty "stripped out" I will have to deal with the installation of some major systems. These include (in order of priority);

1. Overhaul all thru-hulls and paint bilge. Possibly install a "Sea chest" and close up some existing thru-hulls.
2. Replace chain plates and reinstall masts. I would like to investigate moving the chain plates to the outside of the hull.
3. Overhaul the fuel tanks.
4. Overhaul water tanks.
5. Re-Plumb the fresh/salt water systems.
6. Install new hatches (already purchased by previous owner).
7. Re-install rigging and winches.
8. Re-install windlass.
9. Re-engine.
10. Re-wire

I think I've just hit phase three of the project.

2 comments:

builder said...

Just curious about your thoughts on chainplates. What is the reason(s) you would like them on the outside (where are they now?)

-rob

The Incredible Hull said...

They are bolted through the deck. While not badly done on the Whitby they can cause leaks and are difficult to inspect. Check out

http://svsoggypaws.com/images/A31.jpg