Evidently, while we were in Florida stowing HemiD, it rained some here. As in some, I mean..a lot. So it's high tide at the lake, considering we were coming from some severe low water levels, you have to realize ... that's a lot of water when it comes up a good 15+ feet.
With warm weather, also came the realization that I need to stop farting around and get the sail loft projects done. IN my defense, I had been trying to earn my keep with actual work type work, the kind that pays money.
So first I got our binnacle cover done, now we can keep the table up top at all times now and it will be protected.
I also made a cool little storage bag for the teak doors our sail neighbor Terry made for us.
In reciprocation, Terry bought a bimini online for his Cheoy Lee and asked if I would add a backstay zipper and windows in it. Of course I would.
Okay, he bought a bimini off the internet, not really intended for a sailboat, but whatever, he's working on a budget. Said bimini requires you taking apart the frame to put it on. Wow. What can go wrong there. (You'll find out.)
So, I was able to complete his request with some modifications, and honestly, I like what I did with his better than I like what I did with mine. Harrumph.
Finished project. |
The three stooges (Terry, Terry's son Todd and Denny) trying to install the bimini. |
Oh, I should also add in above picture that the winds were about 20kts. Parts of frame did go into the drink. However, and I quote, I was going to replace them anyway. Oooooo-kaaaaay.
But get it on they did in which I rapidly said, this won't do. If you look at the first pic, you can see that there just a tiny bit of cloth holding the bimini to the mid-frame. Nu-huh, that's ain't working. The sides are billowing up like Marilyn Monroe's dress over a heat vent.
So, I said, give it back let me install some webbing to help keep the sides from billowing up.
And that...that earned me one Black Box Sauvignon Blanc. :-)
It's supposed to be a living room/dining room. Not a sail loft/office. |
And if you are wondering, the globe in the corner IS one of those that opens up to provide drinks/mini-bar. Gift from my parents...who actually thought they were buying us an accurate globe.
Not so much.
Updates soon on repurposing stuff and the great cockpit cushion project.
Looking good ESS!!! I think you need a few more "helpers" next time it gets installed.
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Sabrina
I will note, that I watched safely from the cockpit of my own boat, on their boat, the women and children stowed themselves below. Smart move.
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