Month: November 2008

Major/Semi-major concerns for the Endeavour 40

Posted by – November 18, 2008

(Starboard navigation station & hallway leading to aft cabin)

Diesel & transmission need to be replaced, keel needs to be reinforced (it flexes when pressure is applied by hand), fuel tank hasn’t been looked at, thru hull fittings need to be replaced, blisters, used sails will be needed, lead in keel has been forced through the salon floor, left rear engine mount needs work, definitely needs both bottom and topside paint after a good sanding, bow pulpit is destroyed, stanchions on the starboard side need to be replaced, all wood will need sanding and refinishing, rudder needs some repair, all wiring/plumbing will need to be worked on, water tank needs to be cleaned and put into place, mast/boom needs paint, line should be replaced, prop shaft/cutlass housing needs to be repaired, a/c can wait but will eventually need to be dealt with, steering needs to be unlocked, chain plates need to be replaced in some spots, refrigeration is non-existent, aft head door and v-berth door need to be replaced as well as a forward closet door.

This is what is left of the house that burned last night

Posted by – November 18, 2008

Pensacola Beach, Fl – Sound side

Zac Sunderland – 16 years old and attempting to circumnavigate the globe! Alone!

Posted by – November 17, 2008

Zac Sunderland, from Marina Del Ray, is 16 years old and is attempting to circumnavigate the globe (alone) on his Islander 36 he bought with his savings. He departed June 14, 2008 and just arrived at Port Louis in Mauritius. This will be a very interesting story to follow. Very cool! Read the blog and send support, written or monetary. Get some practice with that because Steven and I will soon need the same :)

http://zacsunderland.com

Not much left. There used to be a house in the middle of this picture.

Posted by – November 17, 2008

Pensacola Beach, Fl – Sound side

BOOM! And the house across the street is up in flames

Posted by – November 17, 2008

Pensacola Beach, Fl – Sound side

BOOM! And the house across the street is up in flames

Posted by – November 17, 2008

Pensacola Beach, Fl – Sound side. Oh it’s terrible. This house was almost finished and I’m sure the owners were getting pretty close to moving in. It’s insane how fast this fire erupted and how fast the house burnt. I just feel awful for them. Hopefully no one was hurt.

Sails are the wrong size :(

Posted by – November 17, 2008

Measured the sails and surprise, surprise… they were WAY too small. These sails would fit a 30′ probably. And, they were 2 jibs. Not even a main. Sails are expensive (even used) and if we get this boat it will be a bit of a financial setback.

New worries!

Posted by – November 15, 2008

New worries with the Endeavour 40. New worries usually equals extra time and money. These thru hull fittings are rotting. If you have to replace one you should probably replace them all.

Hmmmmmmm

Posted by – November 15, 2008

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Keel is full of water.

Mojo for the boat!

Posted by – November 14, 2008

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Still the official beer of our future boat!