We got asked to shoot a few pictures for a web article, so we prepped to go out to the local ramp for some sand dune glamor shots. But the last time we took ONKAHYE out there was a small leak around the drain plug housing, I thought I'd check that first. Might be time for new sealant.
Hull opening for drain plug housing. 2 of the screws were so corroded that they sheared when I tried to loosen them. 1980 boat, not sure of the vintage of the screws.
9/64th pilot hole for the #8 x 3/4 inch silicone bronze screws, we used the old holes to determine the bit size.
Filled old drain plug housing screw holes with Pettit Marine Paint Flexpoxy.
Sealant for the drain plug housing.
We installed the housing and rotated it so the screw holes would not be over the old screw holes in the hull. Drilled new pilot holes for a 3/4 inch screw, don't go too far or the bit will go out the bottom of the hull. Drain plug housing installed with #8 silicone bronze screws, 3/4 inch long. Drain plug reinstalled.
We made it out to the ramp for photos but it was cold, windy and foggy. Lots of chop at the dock as well, we get some washboard stuff going here in the sound when the wind is wrong. Since we planned on Skipper singlehanding the boat for a bit and she is the Dock Commander, we decided to wave off after taking a few pictures of the boat in road ready mode.
Back to the casa with free time now, we decided to put a coat of 3M FIberglass Restorer and Wax on the hull, it has a mild rubbing compound and provides UV protection.
The wax is pretty easy to work with, I wiped most of it off with an old towen and then buffed it with a cheapo 6 inch car buffer from WalMart.
How's this for old school, this bronze beauty has been in the family for 3 generations.
Bumpkin needs a varnish touchup, before.
During, sanded with 120 grit
Applied TotalBoat Gleam Marine Varnish Satin with a chip brush, 2 coats.
The parrel beads on the main and gaff jaw were in sad shape, so we enlarged the holes in some new beads, put on a coat of varnish and worked them onto the parrel line.
Log of ONKAHYE.
