Comments on: Restoration https://www.projectbluesphere.com/2011/05/18/Restoration/ Land and Sea Tue, 24 May 2011 22:47:53 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Alex https://www.projectbluesphere.com/2011/05/18/Restoration/#comment-2965 Tue, 24 May 2011 22:47:53 +0000 #comment-2965 Bubba,

I’d like a harley too but it wont take me where I need to go, Splendid will ;)

]]> By: Todd Townsend https://www.projectbluesphere.com/2011/05/18/Restoration/#comment-2964 Tue, 24 May 2011 20:04:28 +0000 #comment-2964 Thanks, Alex. Just what I needed, when I needed it. I am entering my fifth year of restoring a 1975 Cape Dory 28. There are days I wish I’d just bought a Harley. There are other days I wish I’d waited and bought a boat closer to ready. Waiting is just not the right plan. The boat I have, however, is perfect. I will know every inch of her when I’m done. She and I will each be stronger for having met each other.

Hoping to be in the water in 2012. See you out there soon.

Peace, Love and Elbow Grease,
Bubba

]]> By: Alex https://www.projectbluesphere.com/2011/05/18/Restoration/#comment-2963 Mon, 23 May 2011 19:16:40 +0000 #comment-2963 Paul,

I will shoot some video. I just won an auction on a flip video camera on ebay a few days ago. I should have it in a week or so. I want to get back to making video again and will document the chain plate issue. The Mac is running well with the new 750GB hard drive and I have premiere installed and ready to go :)

Man…, I’ve spent a few grand in the last week. I’ve bought new primer, paints, painting supplies, a new makita orbital sander, VHF radio, video camera, hardware for the new main sheet system, Vita mix (draws 44 amps, but blends like a monster :), queen mattress (WOW its comfy), epoxy and fairing supplies, and a lot more stuff. I’m really going to buckle down here and get Splendid painted up and acceptable for chartering (temporary means to an end). Tourism here is really starting to boom and I’m sure I’ll be okay. I also went to the Price Smart (Cosco) and spent a few hundred of good bulk food (nuts, honey, cheese).

I’m off in a few days to get the final plumbing pieces for my scuba/pneumatic spray gun rig. I’m ultra focused on the tasks at hand. I don’t think I’ll be able to order my refergeration system but I will have what I need to shoot video, work on Splendid, and get my ship together.

Good luck on your charters

]]> By: Capt. Paul West https://www.projectbluesphere.com/2011/05/18/Restoration/#comment-2962 Mon, 23 May 2011 18:29:47 +0000 #comment-2962 Also, while you are in the “Chain Plate” area, can you shoot some video or photos of your experience. Always looking for thoughts and ideas.

Thanks…

Capt. Paul
s/v Panacea

]]> By: Capt. Paul West https://www.projectbluesphere.com/2011/05/18/Restoration/#comment-2961 Mon, 23 May 2011 18:16:29 +0000 #comment-2961 Glad to see you back and healthy Alex. Chain plates… On my list. Mine are buried behind my cabinets and woodwork, so I have to cut holes in everything and build inspection plates over everything. The Endeavor Corp put everything in and built everything over all the wiring, hardware and hoses like it never would need looked at again.

Just back from a 7 day loop to the Dry Tortugas to Key West and back to Fort Myers. Slept hard last night and am half human right now. BUT, I didn’t break a thing. Go figure how cool was that.

So stay in touch and thanks for letting me be a sponsor. Keep up the vids and continue to enjoy EVERY precious moment. Pat and I always, and I mean ALWAYS use the phrase, “It’s NOW.” Helps us keep it all in prospective.

]]> By: Capt. Paul West https://www.projectbluesphere.com/2011/05/18/Restoration/#comment-2960 Mon, 23 May 2011 18:13:49 +0000 #comment-2960 Glad to see you back and healthy Alex. Chain plates… On my list. Mine are buried behind my cabinets and woodwork, so I have to cut holes in everything and build inspection plates over everything. The Endeavor Corp put everything in and built everything over all the wiring, hardware and hoses like it never would need looked at again.

Just back from a 7 day loop to the Dry Tortugas to Key West and back to Fort Myers. Slept hard last night and am half human right now. BUT, I didn’t break a thing. Go figure how cool was that.

So stay in touch and thanks for letting me be a sponsor. Keep up the vids and continue to enjoy EVERY precious moment. Pat and I always, and I mean ALWAYS use the phrase, “It’s NOW.” Helps us keep it all in prospective.

]]> By: PLANB https://www.projectbluesphere.com/2011/05/18/Restoration/#comment-2959 Sun, 22 May 2011 06:11:11 +0000 #comment-2959 alex…just worked 3 12hour days….halibut for dinner, what you can’t make it? mavis will be disapointed….have refrig. stuff in trailer, and will look at it tomorrow…G

]]> By: Alex https://www.projectbluesphere.com/2011/05/18/Restoration/#comment-2958 Sat, 21 May 2011 18:40:22 +0000 #comment-2958 Wow, hemorrhaging money in Panama. New sander, queen mattress, Paints, tools, blah, blah, blah. I’ll go through $700 in supplies (man 5200 is way expensive) this trip but all needed. I want to run away from the land and go to the islands where no money can be spent :)

I also need to dig up a new spear and some SCUBA bottles.

I’m really looking forward to feeling comfortable about Splendid being able to move and be dry , no Cheoy Leekie. I may actually make my 9 month goal and be ready to cross the Pacific next March :)

Back home on Sunday.

]]> By: mshnhed https://www.projectbluesphere.com/2011/05/18/Restoration/#comment-2957 Fri, 20 May 2011 18:16:28 +0000 #comment-2957 I couldn’t agree with you more about boat / attitude and ability of the sailor. I hear so many people with very strict thoughts on what boat is the right boat but very little knowledge..or know how on the maintenance and upkeep of any boat. There IS a lot to be considered about the way a boat was built but much more to be considered about how it was kept SINCE it was built and how you will maintain it from here on.

Happy boat work, Alex!

Barry (mshnhed) ma-sheen-hed.

]]> By: Alex https://www.projectbluesphere.com/2011/05/18/Restoration/#comment-2956 Fri, 20 May 2011 04:03:20 +0000 #comment-2956 ewan,

I’m not going to go through the trouble but good suggestion. By the time they start leaking it is my intention to fabracate hull-strapped chain plates and get it done the right way.

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