My Whitby 42 Blog

New Anchors

March 4, 2013
We have 2 CQR Anchors.  a 65lb (+?) and a 50 lb.  We wanted some variety in our choices and were impressed with everything we have read about the new Rocna anchors.  A different design, but we can't find anything bad about them.  Of course.....we haven't used it yet.  
The Danforth anchor, 22 lbs, is the emergency stop anchor.  It will be mounted on the stern rail.
Rocna 25 (25 kg...or 55 lbs)

Posted by Bryan. Posted In : Anchor 

 

More Winches

March 4, 2013
Devon And Sahara rebuilt the main winches and installed new parts.  We did a time laps video which we hope to post.
Here are some picks:

 Main winches are Barlow 28's.  New lower gear teeth and one new gear (on the bottom left corner of green tray)


Below, an Aluminum Harken winch that was used because one of the Barlow's had a broken gear.  This one is now redundant.  a spare.  
 

Posted by Bryan. Posted In : Winches 

 

Kayaks!!!

February 11, 2013
To chase away the winter, we bought some toys at the Toronto boat show.  Should be a great way to get some leg exercise, and go fishing at the same time.  Comes with 2 fishing pole holders right behind the seat.  So a little trolling as you work out.  More at the Hobie website.

A Hobie "Mirage Drive" peddle kayak.  Check out this you tube video.


We also got regular paddle kayaks.  10 foot Perception Pascador sit on top kayaks.
 
Now we just need liquid water.  It is all frozen up here (again....another reason to go south!)
 

Posted by Bryan. Posted In : Toys 

 

SNOW

February 11, 2013
A reminder why we are going on this trip.

The same storm that hammered New England dropped a fair amount of snow on the Toronto and north of Toronto area.  These pictures make it look like a lot more than it is, but the way the drifts collected looks impressive.  We had about 15 nches of snow.  We are at the top of a big hill....and the only hill... for a long ways.  We get some impressive winds that pile up the snow.  Some places of our yard have 2-4 inches of snow, other have  24 inches.

Will not have to shovel the driveway for an entire year!!!

Posted by Bryan. Posted In : Rant 

 

Winches Rebuilding

February 11, 2013
Sahara took apart the main sheet winch., cleaned it up, and put it back together.  And there were no extra pieces!.

The Jib sheet winches are awaiting new pieces, shipped from Australia.  Barlow has long out of business.  A company in Australia has the molds/designs/ etc.... and can make new pieces if you need them. The Australian Yacht Winch Company. 
 


Posted by Bryan. Posted In : Winches 

 

Cockpit Cushions Done!

February 11, 2013
I am now done with all the cushions. (except for the hard dingy).

Cockpit cushions are made from scratch, all new.  The foam is NOT a closed cell foam.  I did that once for my boat and regretted it.  Yes, the are nice to not absorb water and you cal throw them in the water for fun, but they were not nice to sit on.  They got hot!    So these are made with an outdoor cushion foam that drains fast and is anti-mildew.  2" thick.

Covered with Olefin, a synthetic material, that is made for outdoor furniture.  That back has a netting material to allow for quick drain and ventilation.  With a Bimini and Dodger on all the time, the cockpit should usually be a dry place.

The "Helmsman" cushion is for sitting on when driving the helm.  You need the few extra inches to see over the boat.  It is 7 inches tall.  5 inches of Closed cell foam (old life jackets cut up), and then 2 inches of the same cockpit foam on top.

Only 2 of the 3 cushions shown.  The cat is always trying out the latest "perch" to attack from.

 

Posted by Bryan. Posted In : Cushions 

 

Engine Exhaust

February 11, 2013
Finally got my engine exhaust redone!!  Now I can put that back on, witch dictates where the lifter goes, then the generator, then that exhaust, then water filters, gas filters, etc..etc...etc....  

It is all stainless stee pipe with a flex part for vibration.

Posted by Bryan. Posted In : Exhaust 

 

Varnish and Varnish....never ending

February 4, 2013
We keep on varnishing.  Even though outside temps are -15 degrees Celsius (about 3 F) we can varnish in the green house when it is sunny.  Can get up to 22 C  in there.  It seems to go on forever.  However, we are starting to put hinges back on etc...  Soon the pieces will all be ready to re install.
 

Posted by Bryan. Posted In : Varnish 

 

Mattress pads

February 4, 2013
All the cushions are done!!  They look good, smell a lot better too.  Now I am making custom sheets and mattress pads.
The plan is to have mattress pads that could go on top of other foam cushion tops (like egg carton, etc....) if we need them.  Not sure yet.  One set of double sheets perfectly did the V birth with a few seems and one twin did each aft cabin side.

Here are some samples (cat really likes them). (and I took a nap in front of the fire)


Posted by Bryan. Posted In : Cushions 

 

New Cabin Cushions

January 21, 2013
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 that had a zipper that wasn't rusted shut/open/ or just a mess. So I go Velcro.  NO metal zippers.  

 

The tan material is a single piece cut to wrap around the sides and 1/2 inch under the bottom so the dark blue material is never seen.  (dark blue material was on sale for $4 a yard, Tan material was $15 a yard.)
 
 

Posted by Bryan. Posted In : Cushions 

 
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Bryan Haas


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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Just as a reminder to my self why I am doing all of this.  There is nice weather at the end of the tunnel.

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