| 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
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 1 ELECTRICSPower 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. |
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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.
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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. |
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| 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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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. |
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I love this idea. Easy to cook on from inside or out. |
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| 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.
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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. |
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| 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.
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2 INSTRUMENTS
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6 MASTHEAD
7 COMPANIONWAY COOKING TRAY
9 SHOE & GLOVE HOLDER
