- Joined
- Apr 15, 2008
- Messages
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- Location
- California Delta
- Vessel Name
- FlyWright
- Vessel Make
- 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
I'm having FlyWright hauled out on Wed for repairs to my anchor pulpit after a 65 Hatteras impaled his boat's port side panel (above the toe rail) into my anchor pulpit while we were anchored W of Alcatraz Island at the Blue Angels performance during the SF Fleet Week. We were tight on anchor when it occurred. I had to release the anchor rode from the bow cleat to back away and 'disengage' from the Hatt. He just has a couple holes punched in his masonite panel on the port side. The insurance companies can duke it, but I'm getting my boat fixed. It's almost sturgeon season!
When hauled, they will pressure wash the bottom and place it in the yard. I'll have a couple of weeks to address any issues found while they repair or replace the damaged teak, anchor roller and rub rail. Of course, I'll give it a good walkaround looking for areas in need of attention.
Any suggestions on recommended actions or checks while it's on the hard? I'm not planning any major expenses like new fishfinders. transducers or chartplotters. I'd just like to maintain what I have in good working order.
The bottom was last repainted in 6/09. It sat in freshwater until 8/12 when we moved to the brackish waters of the Napa River/Mare Island Strait. The diver reports the bottom paint in good shape during his 3 month dives...we'll see how it looks on the hard. Zincs should be in good shape....replaced last month in 9/15.
Here's my short list so far:
General hull condition
Thru hulls
bottom paint
swimstep security and hardware
running gear: props, shafts, cutlass bearings, struts, PSS shaft logs
rudders and rudder logs
trim tabs
prop, transom and trim tab zincs
Any special precautions you take when your boat will be on the hard for several weeks? I plan to empty the fridges/freezers of food and bait. I'll have shore power available to keep the batteries charged but don't trust it with perishables in the fridges.
Stow booze (very little), valuables (not many there) and beer (copious amounts!). Protect interior carpets and cushions in area surrounding the anchor locker where they'll need access for pulpit/windlass removal and re-installation.
Any other ideas?
When hauled, they will pressure wash the bottom and place it in the yard. I'll have a couple of weeks to address any issues found while they repair or replace the damaged teak, anchor roller and rub rail. Of course, I'll give it a good walkaround looking for areas in need of attention.
Any suggestions on recommended actions or checks while it's on the hard? I'm not planning any major expenses like new fishfinders. transducers or chartplotters. I'd just like to maintain what I have in good working order.
The bottom was last repainted in 6/09. It sat in freshwater until 8/12 when we moved to the brackish waters of the Napa River/Mare Island Strait. The diver reports the bottom paint in good shape during his 3 month dives...we'll see how it looks on the hard. Zincs should be in good shape....replaced last month in 9/15.
Here's my short list so far:
General hull condition
Thru hulls
bottom paint
swimstep security and hardware
running gear: props, shafts, cutlass bearings, struts, PSS shaft logs
rudders and rudder logs
trim tabs
prop, transom and trim tab zincs
Any special precautions you take when your boat will be on the hard for several weeks? I plan to empty the fridges/freezers of food and bait. I'll have shore power available to keep the batteries charged but don't trust it with perishables in the fridges.
Stow booze (very little), valuables (not many there) and beer (copious amounts!). Protect interior carpets and cushions in area surrounding the anchor locker where they'll need access for pulpit/windlass removal and re-installation.
Any other ideas?
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