Here I am in my Tyvek suit, and respirator ready to apply this season's new coating of Baltoplate
Century Club: Dan Watson
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Suited up to Paint the Bottom
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 to Thursday, April 13, 2023
Number of days:
2 days
Old and New Cutlass Bearing for 1" prop shaft
New Cutlass bearing installation
On the Hard at Casa Rio Marina removing original Cutlass Bearing circa 1985 replacing with new Cutlass bearing for 1" prop shaft - not an easy task - thin walled brass tube not compatible with available cutlass bearing removal tools, had to utilize hacksaw hand tool and drift to remove old cutlass bearing. Chill the new cutlass bearing in icewater prior to installation with wheel puller
Friday, March 17, 2023 to Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Removing Propeller Shaft March 2023
Strut with worn out Cutlass Bearing March 2023
Removing Propeller shaft and inspecting worn out cutlass bearing at the boat yard 17 March 2023
Friday, March 10, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Prop Shaft with Prop removed
Martec Elliptical 14 inch Prop blades, hub, pivot pin and locking nut
Removed Original Martec folding propeller ( Right Hand 14" 14 Pitch Elliptical), removed blades, pivot pin, locking nut and hub.
Monday, January 2, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
New Winter Cover Tarp Jan 2023
Installed new winter cover tarps at the boatyard January 2nd