Category: Westsail Upgrades/Repairs
Chunk of our prop is missing
Posted by – March 7, 2009
The water was so clear today that we could see a crescent shaped chunk missing from our prop. Couldn’t be better or worse timing. This explains why our engine violently shakes and possibly why the shaft seal leaks so much. New game plan for the day is to fix the prop!
Painting the wood that the head will sit on.
Posted by – March 5, 2009
Using Behr Premium Plus Exterior Semi-Gloss Ultra Pure White.
Testing the epoxy bond on the holding tank.
Posted by – March 5, 2009
Hoping to install the new head and repaired holding tank this evening. 22 gallons should get us by for a while, unless we develop a peeing disorder and have to go every hour. Ewwwww!
Sanding the port cover in preparation for fiberglass/epoxy.
Posted by – March 4, 2009
Safety first! Nitrile gloves and heavy duty (though not asbestos rated, I think) respirator.
Scrubbing the holding tank. A temp fix for the leaks is to lay a few sections of fiberglass and epoxy it.
Posted by – March 4, 2009
Working on pulling up the head flooring
Posted by – March 4, 2009
The previous owner glued the flooring down and we have no idea what is underneath. Possibly a bag of money or a few tanks. Either way, this will create a touch more headroom for Steven.
