It's the time of year that local yokels like to burn stuff, and Pine Pollen Season, so CYANE can get pretty grimy pretty fast. Gave her a fresh water wash down today, no soap, just water, also wanted to see how the 2019 paint job is holding up. Satisfied overall.
When CYANE is in storage it is important to check that the bailer plug stays open and and the drain stays clear. We've had her fill up with enough water to tip stern down. That was one of Capn Jack's favorite things to do, was to pick pine needles out of her.
Here's a shot of the elusive inspection port. It opens into the flotation compartment, there is one on either side of the centerboard case. The flotation compartment is under the cockpit and also goes up under the cuddy floor. That compartment is one of the major design upgrades of the DSII, to meet new Coast Guard standards in 1972. The centerboard bolt can also be reached through the port(s).
Capn Jack designed this mast crutch for storage and trailering, it keeps the mast from resting on and possibly breaking the top lip of the cabin cuddy. It also supports the mast in a better spot while raising or lowering the mast using the tabernacle.
Log of CYANE.
Help. I have a 1972 ODay DaysailerII that requires the mast be put through the deck and cabin. It's difficult and dangerous. How do I make a step like the one on Cyane so I can easily step the mast. Reply to contactmitch@aol.com
ReplyDeleteHi, Go to D&R Marine website and buy a tabernacle. It will come with instructions on how to cut a small section out of the mast and replace with the new piece. The gent that did ours years ago used a hacksaw. Pretty straightforward. FMI: https://www.drmarine.com/proddetail.asp?prod=DS208
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