Ep57 - Boat Projects Galore! | Rigging, Fiberglass & Plumbing Refit Progress
This week aboard our sailboat was all about progress — tackling a mix of big and small refit projects to keep our boat seaworthy and ready for adventure!
🔧 Project 1: We measured for new sheaves in the boom and mast, and for new turnbuckles and jaws for our standing rigging — important steps toward a smoother and safer rig.
📡 Project 2: We mapped out the path and measured the VHF cable run, crawling through deck lockers and under the nav desk to trace every inch.
💧 Project 3 (The Big One): A leaking valve repair turned into a major fiberglass project. Working in tight spaces, we cut out the old valve and glassed in a new fiberglass tube. Using a balloon to apply pressure kept epoxy under control — messy but effective! The leak is finally sealed, and the job’s done.
🚰 Project 4: We continued the PEX plumbing installation for the freshwater system into the galley — another step toward completing the refit.
After a week of hard work, fiberglass dust, and plenty of crawling into tight spaces, it feels great to see real progress on the boat.
LInks:
Episode 14 - The one where the sheave broke and we lost our gennaker.
https://youtu.be/RMrTujr7b6c?si=pdaKsK4Y9P5cAPXg
⛵ If you love DIY boat projects, refits, and real-life sailing maintenance, this episode is for you.
