Category Archives: projects

All I’ve Got to Do

By B.J. | Published May 17, 2011

That seems to be the rallying cry of so many of my boat projects.  I’ve got the propane upgrade mostly done…all I’ve got to do is drill a hole through the boat and run a wire from the solenoid to a switch and connect up the new oven.  The new Read On..

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The List – 2011 Edition

By B.J. | Published February 25, 2011

Every spring it is time to break out “the list” – the lengthy description of the chores, repairs, upgrades and projects to get the “Ship” into “Shape” for the season.  The list is generally extensive and expensive…this year is no exception.  It may be your humble author’s privilege to omit Read On..

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Progress Report Part 1…Electronics

By B.J. | Published May 22, 2010

So there is a LOT going on with Evenstar.  The two largest projects are the electronics upgrade and the bottom refinishing.  I’ll address the latter with a later post. And I promise pictures of the new equipment installs as soon as I’ve vacuumed up all the little bits of snipped Read On..

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OK, Now What?

By B.J. | Published October 22, 2009

Forgive me Father, for I have sinned. It has been more than two months since my last blog entry confession. For your penance you have to figure out how to store all the crap in that picture for the winter while stripping the old electronics gear off the boat. Then Read On..

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Far from Complete…

By B.J. | Published February 15, 2009

But it’s a start at the project list. It feels smaller than last year, so maybe I’m actually accomplishing something. I have a spread sheet where I am planning the projects and upgrades for the next 2-3 years; this is a partial list. Only those things labeled as “Winter 08/09” Read On..

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The More Things Change

By B.J. | Published February 5, 2009

From the Master Project List, 2008 Version…the update. To be followed with an updated “2009 Version”. Add sprit for cruising asymmetrical; on order from Hallberg-Rassy Re-caulk teak deck; as much as I can do vs. a little as I can get away with Replace damaged 24V Alternator Paint the bottom, Read On..

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Project Updates

By B.J. | Published July 24, 2008

For those of you sitting on the edge of your seats with your print out of The Master Project List – 2008 Version with a pen looking to scratch off those timely finished projects..stand by! Because it’s a boat work list, every time you cross off one thing you need Read On..

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Throw the second switch!

By B.J. | Published May 22, 2008

Frederick: It’s not enough. More! More, do you hear me? Throw the third switch! IGOR: (throwing the switch) Wait till he sees the bill. It looks like the solar panels have been green-lighted. Of course, both of you that visited here last Monday probably have no clue what I am Read On..

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The Master Project List – 2008 Version

By B.J. | Published February 14, 2008

As mentioned, here is the master list for Winter 07/Spring 08. All of this is supposed to be done…by May? Ha. I see the source for many updates here as I beat myself senseless trying to get all of this done. Add sprit for cruising asymmetrical; on order from Hallberg-Rassy Read On..

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Boat Projects from Hell, Part One of Many

By B.J. | Published February 13, 2008

Teak decks are lovely. Comfortable on the feet, good traction when wet. Pretty to look at when well kept. They are not fun to maintain. At some point I will start posting bits of the “Master Plan” for Evenstar over the next two years. It is a horrifying amount of Read On..

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