SJ23 Project 04, (Created 2023-03-23) Wild Tangent, Sail #? by Robert Hasewaga. Index
 

This is the result of Robert's 2023/24 winter project.  You get a definite impression that he hasn't been sitting around this winter because the boat didn't have any of these modifications last Fall.  "I'm sending these photos because you will notice that all but a few are from the Tech Tips.  Your site is where I got most of the ideas from AND how to do them properly...thereby minimizing the cost and time of trial and error.  I sent these pictures as there might be some that others are interested in."  Robert.

 

All new standing rigging using Sta-Lok fittings

New lifelines with Sta-Lok fittings

Rocker Stoppers

Bottom paint with the boat on the trailer

New swing keel cable and strap eye

Complete rewire

Added mid ship cleats

Ram double swing arm Chart plotter / speaker mount (It’s a great piece of hardware)

VHF antenna to top of mast

Aux VHF speaker

Rudder haul up line

Rudder paint

Tiller stain and varnish

Learned how to sew and made a spinnaker from a Sailrite kit

Forward berth storage access

Dyed curtains

Brass bushing on swing keel (I had that same gigantic hole that you mention in the tech tip. Now that it is the same size as the pin there is no slapping around.

Resealed toe rail

Wiring for second solar panel

Auto pilot storage tube

Aux VHF speaker

Amplifier and speakers

Magma BBQ storage tray

Roll up curtains & companion roll up shade

Spinnaker halyard and mast head block outside of forestay

New topping lift

Companionway cooking tray

 

1 ELECTRICS

Power panel, MPPT charge controller, battery monitor, sound and system control all neatly installed on the aft bulkhead. 

Also included a complete rewire of the boat electrics.
 

 

2 INSTRUMENTS

The chart plotter and speaker shelf swing out to face the cockpit. 

The Ram arm locks and unlocks with about 1/3 of a turn.  Very easy to position the robust hinge inside or out with easy viewing from the cockpit. 

Love the Blue Tooth speakers as no wires to deal with.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 FORWARD CABIN

Nice indirect LED lighting.  Note the roll up blinds over the small windows.  Pull it down to slip under the two latches.

The cushions are covered during construction time. 

4 BLINDS - These are really quite simple and slick at the same time.  What I like is they stay clean when rolled up.  It is amazing how dirty curtains can become.
 

 

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6 MASTHEAD

The 12" long piece of 1.5" x .25" stainless flat bar at the masthead is to mount a block for a spinnaker halyard.  I drilled a .75" hole in the end, rounded the corners, and smoothed everything with an angle grinder. 

All standing rigging has been upgraded to StayLok fittings.

 

7 COMPANIONWAY COOKING TRAY

I love this idea.  Easy to cook on from inside or out. 

 

8 BBQ WITH STAND - A goofy looking stand for my kettle BBQ.  Sometimes I don't want to sail with the BBQ on a stanchion, but the shape of it makes it impossible to set anywhere without it tipping over or rolling around.  This stand works.

 

 

9 SHOE & GLOVE HOLDER

The shoe holder was made from a bigger version holder that had 5 rows for shoes.  I just cut off the bottom row for 4 shoes and put grommets through the top. 

Stuff dries out quickly.

 

10 SPINNAKER - Robert taught himself to sew using the videos from Sailrite.  From the looks of the stitches he is doing quite well making this spinnaker and sock.  Even, regular stitches tell a lot about the quality of workmanship and the strength of the sail.  It really helps to have a large room for a project like this.

 

 

And finally, the story behind this flag.

This flag says a lot.  I can't tell you how many times I've driven to Panache with a truck full of tools, parts and a head full of ideas with sketches in hand only to be stumped by some menial tool I forgot at home.  Then there is the dimension I screwed up, weather turned to shit, or I cut/punctured myself only to have to call it a day.  Fortunately I have my buddy's garage I can use to continue work.  Inevitably I will get one of those "would you mind helping me?" calls where you have to make a decision on what to do.  I've learned to say NO again, just like I did at work.  I'm sure you have experienced these as well.  The way I see it, you and I are collecting brownie points for when we meet St. Peter.  I hope he is keeping track because I have forgotten most of them.   Bob

Boy I hear you about needing tools and parts that you don't have when not at home. The first two things I tried to do when launching last weekend didn't go as planned, and I ended up going to a small hardware store and paying a premium for things I already had at home. But now I have'em on the boat, so there's that.  Robert