Monthly Archives: April 2013

Leatherwork

Posted on April 27, 2013 by timsboats

Getting the oars setup today. They are just a cheap, sporting goods store set of Caviness oars. I think I paid 15 bucks apiece for them in the off season a couple years ago. They have some damage from using … Continue reading →

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Finished paint

Posted on April 26, 2013 by timsboats

I’ve finished up the paint over the past week or so. What do you think of the colors?  The floorboards need paint yet. Getting closer to a launch day!   

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Ready to roll

Posted on April 17, 2013 by timsboats

I got the boat off the strongback and onto the trailer today. I had to make one minor adjustment to the height of one of the rollers and fine adjust the bunks. She fits the trailer well, I think. The … Continue reading →

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Out with the old – In with the new

Posted on April 13, 2013 by timsboats

Well, I retired my old FG sailboat. I took her off the trailer and stored her out behind the barn for now. Kinda sad in a way, but exciting too. Not sure if I’ll want to keep her yet or not. … Continue reading →

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Coaming

Posted on April 8, 2013 by timsboats

    Now the decks have been glassed and the coaming installed. The purple skirt will be gone for good soon. A little sanding and paint and a few more loose ends to tie up and she’ll be ready to … Continue reading →

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