Ahh Sheet!

The new halyards showed up from D & R Marine today and was the last thing I've been waiting for. I'm going to reuse the blocks for the mainsheet system and boom vang for now, just replaced the line with some new sta-set.

I'm hoping the next couple days will be productive as I have some last minute tasks to finish up. Everything is coming together nicely and hope to get in the water next weekend for a shake down.

To do list:

1. Check masthead and sheaves
2. Inspect all clevis pins and retainer rings
3. Remove, inspect and reseal chainplates
4. Service winches
5. Repair or replace bow eye

Almost Sailing...

The title has been transferred and new boat numbers applied, almost ready to sail! Spent last weekend washing the hull and organizing things in the cabin. Also stepped the mast and checked the standing and running rigging. Ordered new halyards, sheets and a tabernacle pin in anticipation of actually sailing in a week or two. Can't wait, wife is actually excited to do some sailing and boat in camping.

New O'day 22 Addition

I've been keeping a close eye on Craigslist for a mast or complete boat and was finally rewarded for my patience. I picked up a complete 1976 O'Day 22 with a nice roller trailer for less than half the price of a new mast from D & R Marine. The hull has a pretty good dinger on the starboard side and some questionable repair work to the transom. Good news is that the mast is absolutely pristine! I'm toying with the idea of throwing it in the water for the summer while I finish boat number one. Then transfer over the standing rigging and trailer, strip boat number two of all the good parts and send it to boat heaven.

In addition to the mast and trailer I now have a heavy duty bow pulpit, lifelines and stanchions, a nice boat cover and a couple extra sails. I'm jazzed but the wife thinks I'm nuts...she's probably right.