Refurb 1988 Moody 376
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You sound enthused/excited/challenged, all good emotions. I expect that by the March splashing, that boat will exhibit some of the love shown.
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They swapped out depth for length.
Well today day was a good day. Plumb bobbed the tank. No sludge, did a water test, no water. Cleaned another section of the bilge, solved the out haul problem, took all the chain out 100’ and marked. Need a new shackle for the anchor.
The only bad thing was that after I installed new batteries, we were pulling 12v on one bank. 0v on second bank. Only to realize that all 4 batts were wired as one big bank.
Also unfolded the Genoa and main. Main is perfect, old, but fine, the uv cover on the 150 Genoa needs some stitching. The 100 jib has never been flown.
cockpit cushions cleaned up nice
Topping lift,didnt didn’t survive washing, so I’ll need a new one. So all and all a good day
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Cockpit cushion
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so anyone got any ideas for a sail repair guy/gal I asked a canvas guy i've used in the past, but he doesn't want to mess with the sail.
Quantum has a trailer at herrington harbour, but so far haven't gotten anyone to pick up a phone.
I'm in the Dc area, so a trip to Annapolis isn't out of the question. unless anyone knows of anyone in the DC Alexandria area
Quantum has a trailer at herrington harbour, but so far haven't gotten anyone to pick up a phone.
I'm in the Dc area, so a trip to Annapolis isn't out of the question. unless anyone knows of anyone in the DC Alexandria area
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Another good day. Rain from Laura rinsed the boat as we scrubbed. Got the batteries sorted out. The entire bilge from stem to stern is now cleaned
will probably remove the headliner tomorrow
will probably remove the headliner tomorrow
TUBBY
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So far you have probably doubled it's value.
Sadly from here things will feel to be happening slower for the same amount of work, Don't give up this is a great start!
Sadly from here things will feel to be happening slower for the same amount of work, Don't give up this is a great start!
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Was by myself today. Amazing how slow thing are when you are alone. Was able to get shore power working, Battery charger working, onboard 120v outlets working. Will be nice not having to duck under and around a power cord and power strip. Had all the hatches open nice wind, low humidity...
took the time to remove the cover plates on the shrouds and baby stay. Cleaned and bedded with bedit tape. And then removed the spray shield over the sliding hatch. Clean It all up and then bedded with the tape as well.
found out that the instruments are in place, but not hooked up, the same for the radar. All cords there, So going to have to figure that out,
will also need to install A 12v bilge pump. Boat never had one. Call me crazy, but seems like cheap insurance. It’s got two manual pumps, only the aft one appears to be hooked up. Could I plumb the electric pump discharge into the manual pump suction line using a Y fitting So I don’t have to run new hoses? Or would the hand pump block the discharge of the electric?
took the time to remove the cover plates on the shrouds and baby stay. Cleaned and bedded with bedit tape. And then removed the spray shield over the sliding hatch. Clean It all up and then bedded with the tape as well.
found out that the instruments are in place, but not hooked up, the same for the radar. All cords there, So going to have to figure that out,
will also need to install A 12v bilge pump. Boat never had one. Call me crazy, but seems like cheap insurance. It’s got two manual pumps, only the aft one appears to be hooked up. Could I plumb the electric pump discharge into the manual pump suction line using a Y fitting So I don’t have to run new hoses? Or would the hand pump block the discharge of the electric?
Put them in the Quantum drop box and give us a call. We'll get them turned around fast for you. We do canvas too. When you call, ask for Mike.
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Thanks Ross. But I made an appointment yesterday with Christine from canvas connections to pick up the sail and take a look at it.
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You can, but you need to add the y fitting to the discharge side of the manual pump. To avoid back flow from either pump, add the y fitting just past the highest hose height of both pumps (like how an engine exhaust mixing elbow is set up).
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Labor Day.....truer word were never spoken. Had two friends over helping. Bribed with pulled pork and smoked sausages
i spent the better part of the day in port lazerete cleaning up the genset and changing the oil and filter. Still need to change the impeller and flush the coolant. But In the processing of turning the genset over to pressurize the oil and fill the filter. It started and ran on its own for about 15 seconds before I shut it down. small victory, unexpected, but nice...
my friends started striping the headliners out of the aft cabin and main salon area. And removed all cushions from the boat. Was really surprised has to how much condensation there was under the deck, between the deck and headliner.
i spent the better part of the day in port lazerete cleaning up the genset and changing the oil and filter. Still need to change the impeller and flush the coolant. But In the processing of turning the genset over to pressurize the oil and fill the filter. It started and ran on its own for about 15 seconds before I shut it down. small victory, unexpected, but nice...
my friends started striping the headliners out of the aft cabin and main salon area. And removed all cushions from the boat. Was really surprised has to how much condensation there was under the deck, between the deck and headliner.
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When in doubt, rip it out.
It will be easier to rebuild and test stuff on your workbench at home , than crouching in the bilge or hanging upside down.
But please, get it sound to put in the water and take sailing, as a priority. You can camp in frickin' thing while you get all the systems sorted. You need a sound hull, steering, rigging, an engine that works well, and darn little else. Having it clean and dry inside will make it far more habitable than quasi working comfort systems.
And sailing fun, remember??
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It will be easier to rebuild and test stuff on your workbench at home , than crouching in the bilge or hanging upside down.
But please, get it sound to put in the water and take sailing, as a priority. You can camp in frickin' thing while you get all the systems sorted. You need a sound hull, steering, rigging, an engine that works well, and darn little else. Having it clean and dry inside will make it far more habitable than quasi working comfort systems.
And sailing fun, remember??
FB- Doug
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Being the boat has been on the hard for 5-6 years, i guess the "nervous nellie" in me wants to put hands on everything to make sure its sound and working as much as I can before getting her wet. and i can only really do that one weekend at a time. so the process is slow. Trust me I do want to sail and part of me wants to rush to do that, but I don't want to miss or overlook something critical.
If I put her in the water now, i'll just be pulling her out again at the end of the October. The only reason that I could see rushing to put it in the water would be so I could move it closer to home for the winter haul out to make working on it a bit easier.
When I have help its nice, as I can work on the technical stuff, utilities, electronics, ect. and my helpers can do some of the more mundane tasks.
bringing all the headliners home, gives me projects to do at home. sanding painting cutting new panels...
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most of the luan is ok there are three panels that are shit. but I think I d only have ot buy one 4x8 sheet to get the peices I need
I'm going to need alot more antenna wire. the PO just ran the wire on the surface near one of the windows. and Id like to hide it proper. and same with withthe electronics. I migh have to run wires for power to keep the cords hidden. detail stuff.
from a painting POV. my thought process is to paint alll the luan with Kilz exterior primer/stain blocker. and then get a color match to the original vinyl with an exterior paint, and then paint the luan. hangit back up and be done.
is there any particular reason to cover it in vinyl again?
I'm going to need alot more antenna wire. the PO just ran the wire on the surface near one of the windows. and Id like to hide it proper. and same with withthe electronics. I migh have to run wires for power to keep the cords hidden. detail stuff.
from a painting POV. my thought process is to paint alll the luan with Kilz exterior primer/stain blocker. and then get a color match to the original vinyl with an exterior paint, and then paint the luan. hangit back up and be done.
is there any particular reason to cover it in vinyl again?
