Coming Together...

The topside is finally clean after half a day of scrubbing. Sitting all winter uncovered beneath some trees made for a tough day of cleaning, won't make that same mistake next season. I discovered the windows and a couple stanchions leak so I'll repair these as I have time after it's moored.

The stock outhaul needs improvement, a setup with a mechanical advantage would be best but I'm out of time so maybe next year. For now I bought a new Ronstan swivel block and added some eye straps to the boom.

I thought it would be a good idea to check the masthead, everything looked great so I cleaned and lubed the sheaves and put it back together. Installed the new standing rig and halyards then stepped the mast to find out the shrouds are to short. I opened all the turnbuckles half way and as I raised the mast it would bind up. The only way I could get the mast up was to open the shroud turnbuckles all the way, so far I couldn't even get the cotter pins in. The head and back stay were fine so I returned the shrouds to D & R for replacements, should have them next week.

Things are coming together nicely with just a few more projects to complete. The focus next weekend will be to replace the broken bow eye and finish rebuilding the lower unit on the outboard. I checked with the marina and they still have plenty of slips available, I'm getting anxious and can't wait to launch soon!

Updated O'day 22 Chainplates

The list grows shorter...

Check masthead and sheaves
Inspect all clevis pins and retainer rings
Repair or replace bow eye
Install new engine bracket
Finish repair on engine lower unit
Remove, inspect and reseal chain plates
Service winches


I finally installed the updated chainplates I bought from D & R Marine this weekend. In one of my first conversations with Rudy he mentioned upgrading to the new heavier duty chainplates is a must. Drilling the holes in the deck and test fitting went smoothly but I had forgotten to mark the bulkhead brackets so it took some time to line everything up down below.

Holes were drilled over sized, removed core 1/2" beyond perimeter of hole and filled with thickened epoxy. Yeah, I know the deck is crazy dirty from sitting all winter but I plan on giving it a good swabbing this week ;)

Holes drilled, relieved, taped and ready for bedding compound. I was a little stressed about using epoxy, drilling holes in the deck and making everything work together with larger hardware but in the end it wasn't hard at all and turned out great.

New Garelick 71057 Motor Bracket

A few things accomplished over the last few weeks:

1. Purchased new jib sheets from Milwaukee Rigging (30ft lengths 5/16 Sta-Set)


2. Removed chainplates and prepped for epoxy.


3. Removed old shrouds and stays from mast.


4. Installed new motor bracket.

Some specs from Garelick's website:

71057: H.P. Rating: Over 7 1/2 to 20 Motor Weight Not to Exceed: 115 lbs. Vertical Travel*: 11 1/4” (29cm) Mtg. Pad: Poly Mounting Board Dimensions W x H x T: 11 1/2” x 10 3/4” x 2” (29 x 27 x 5cm) Mounting Brkt Dimensions W x H: 5 1/4” x 9” (13 x 23cm)

The goal is to have it moored by the end of the month so I have some busy weekends ahead. As the days pass I am really getting excited, bring on some sailing!