Solo Sail Around Kitsap, Update 4

OK Sports Fans... Another update on the Solo Sail Around Kitsap project (S.S.A.K.)

18 Days left till underway!

Anyone with a better acronym or name for this project please feel free to chime in!

Yesterday I worked on:

1. Making the dinghy rowing seat. Looks pretty good so far. Nice and strong and just the right height. Filled in the screw holes and stowed the boat.

2. Wired in the compass, but shorted out the circuit and blew a fuse. After moving fuses around, I still had no light on the compass but every thing else on the circuit worked. Maybe the light is too weak and has to be seen at night.

3. Figured out a Jack line for the boat. I love Harbor Freight!

4. Oh... need more fuses. New item on the list!

5. Filling in screw holes in the aft bulkhead.

Today, I worked on:

1. The forward anchor cleat, which requires a teak sandwich above and below deck in order to strengthen the cleat. Made the sandwich... got to round the edges, bolt together, varnish, and install on the boat. (Don't want to rip the cleat out of the deck on a dark and windy night at anchor... No sir!)

2. Purchased permanent battery charger and 2nd marine battery. Installation may have to wait until Monday, need to install another house outlet on the boat.

3. Finishing the Dinghy seat/box - bought molding, paint, need cushion for top. I've also got to find latches to secure the lid and to secure the box to the wood floor of the dinghy.

4. Purchased chart 18840 for chart table! Need craft epoxy to finish the Chart Table.

5. Installed spare tire holder and tire on trailer, freed up brake line connectors.

6. Fabricated "Jack Line" from 3000 pound webbing, and 500 pound shackles from Harbor Freight... cost: $18.00. ($70.00 at West Marine!)

Tomorrow's a planned light day.

Field day shop in AM...
Les Miserable at the 5th Ave in the Afternoon.
Chill out at home with the little lady.

Campy Out!