It's a small thing but after 7 months of ownership

[JeremyD]

and replacing all the bilge pumps, replacing the batteries, fixing the fresh water tanks (yes, 6 months and holding...) - repainting the cockpit covering boards, replacing the curtains and upholstery, replacing the transducer, repacking the stuffing boxes, fixing the idle problems, replacing several engine hoses.

I finally have a dry bilge.



Now that it's supposed to get cooler, I can actually replace my circa 1986 electric panel [yes, I have been carrying extra fire extinguishers, have not used the boat much cause it's been so freakin hot]

So that's next on the list along with adding some battery isolaters and cleaning up some old wiring.

[Brewster Minton]

Stick at it. Its all worth it in the end.

[JeremyD]

at least I don't have to worry about the boat sinking at the dock if I disconnect the batteries... :-D

[jspiezio]

I wouldn't gall that a little thing ar all. Congratulations.

[Bayside Bert28]

New Fridge, new sinks and faucets, refinish all interior wood, replace all door, hinge, hook hardware, replace bimini.

It's been huge fun and will be a fun, economical and reliable boat.

Of course, it's always cheaper to find one that is already done.

[JeremyD]

New Fridge, new sinks and faucets, refinish all interior wood, replace all door, hinge, hook hardware, replace bimini.

It's been huge fun and will be a fun, economical and reliable boat.

Of course, it's always cheaper to find one that is already done.

What fridge did you end up going with? I think you and I started this adventure around the same time

[Bayside Bert28]

The fridge is an isotherm CR130 with ASM. It's an awesome upgrade.
http://www.indelmarineusa.com/products/CR130.htm

In the springtime, I'll have some photos of the much improved boat. Right now, this is all I've got http://www.rollies.me/49.html Mine is under the big blue tarp!

[JeremyD]

and now a rebuilt water pump...