Browsing Archive: January, 2013

New Cabin Cushions

Posted by Bryan on Monday, January 21, 2013, In : Cushions

Thanks Mom!

In between soccer, football, hockey, and all those other things, you taught me some sewing. It is paying off big time.
These are the new main cabin cushions. The material is a soft felt like material that is very durable. It passed the 9,000 double rub test (what ever that means). It is an upholstery polyester material that is machine washable.
The back is also a polyester material that will not mind getting wet. There is a VELCRO slot on the back. I have never had a boat tha...
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Plumbing manifold

Posted by Bryan on Monday, January 14, 2013, In : Fresh water plumbing

My son and I created the "Decopus". A 10 legged monster that was annoying to make, but should make life pretty nice. The 2 valvues are 5 way valves. There are 4 lines in, with one out. (or 4 out and one in). This will be where we control our water distribution on the boat. The top one will be the "in". One line from each tank (3), plus an extra that can be put into a bucket, or anti freeze, or a 5 gallon water bag for a short weekend trip, etc... This will lead to the pump, then the fi...
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Electrical switches

Posted by Bryan on Monday, January 14, 2013, In : Electrical

A home made electrical switch panel. Controls the 3 lights in the galley area (over sink, over stove, over fridge Plus the Galley Fan). I plan on putting these in the aft area for fans and lights as well. Each switch has a little LED indicator light The plug in the upeper right is a direct AC plug. It will not take power from the inverter, but only directly from shore or the generator. So you don't have to worry about draining batteries if using this plug.

New Cushion Covers

Posted by Bryan on Monday, January 14, 2013, In : Cushions

I have been making new cushion covers for all of the cushions in the boat. In the V birth and the Aft Cabin, the thinking was that the cushions will be covered with bedding 100% of the time. So, cost of material out ranked looks when purchasing fabric for the cushions. What you see is from the discount bin at $6 /yard. An upholstery fabric. The back of the cushions is a water resistant nylon that is thin for breath ability. The sides are a different colour.....because we bought all the mat...
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Electrical connections

Posted by Bryan on Monday, January 14, 2013, In : Electrical

I have been spending a lot of time going over the electrical system on paper. Lots of revisions and fixes. Starting from almost scratch. The previous owner had some brand new electrical products (Xantrex 2000), pumps, lights, etc... Most that would only work on 12 volt, so I am sticking with that. However, next time around, I would think about the 24 volt. Save a lot on wires. Still not 100% sure of all things that are getting connected, but have started with the sure things. The syst...

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Bryan Haas

bryhaas@gmail.com

Cookstown Ontario

Please feel free to contact me! I grew up on the waters of the Chesapeake sailing and fishing. I was paid to work, sail, race, and sometimes live on a 51' Hinkley (they didn't really need to pay me but they offered!). I am a high school science teacher who likes to learn by doing. Used to teach at "The Sound School" in New Haven Ct. Check it out, the most amazing on- the- water school there is. I have rebuilt smaller boats from scratch, but nothing on this scale. This is an adventure. All help is greatly appreciated.

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