Small Boat Voyages

With painting the hull complete the next job is refit the Taylors paraffin cooker and check that’s working OK. New pressure pump washer arrived last week and fitted so that will need testing once everything has been reconnected. Read more

What with the weather being ideal this week I had expected to be finished painting by now but stuff gets in the way and with one thing and another I’ve ran out of time. I’ve taken my time to prepare the surfaces at least and given the bottom a sand and inspection,  the boot line Read more

Might as well take advantage of all this fine, calm weather and repaint the hull. Oiled the topside last week that is now dry and it’s safe to sand the paintwork. Paint dust is a lot easier and quicker to  wash of with water when the oil has dried and is no longer tacky. Once Read more

With fine weather window continuing and my leg still healing I’m taking a week off my regular work with the ONS to, well work on repairs and preparations for the coming trip to SDG. The rain cover will be off for a week at least so that gives me time to put some small tears Read more

While I had the floor up I checked a few items that need regular maintenance. The water pump pushes water into the exhaust pipe for cooling purposes. Checking the grease pot. Taking the access plate off to check the condition of the pump impeller and checking the water inlet filter. Checking the speed log impeller Read more