Checking In on Owl Moon

August 9, 2016 After returning from Maine following an enjoyable time on the Annual Corinthians Cruise where we missed having Owl Moon, I drove down to Regent Point to check in on Owl Moon.  We have received the go ahead from Jim Taylor that reattaching the keel can be done and the yard has been taking some steps in preparation for that.

The yard created a stand in for the keel stub, matching the holes.  This created a flat surface for using to create a flatter surface on the top of the keel by using epoxy between the board and the keel.

Difficult to see in these photos, but the "board on keel" process left some rough spots that need sanding.

The latter part of this week they are cutting and fitting backing plates out of G10 (material made from fiberglass and epoxy) for each keel bolt nut.

The plastic thru hull fitting for the forward AC unit outflow that St. Augustine Marine installed earlier this year when they raised the location above the waterline has been replaced with a stainless steel fitting that does not have an elbow. 

Aft thru hull for AC outflow has been raised above the waterline.

Owl Moon on blocks in the shed without the keel

 5" duct has been run off the aft 16,000 BTU AC unit into a cut out above the nav station.  This will allow the unit to push more air and run more efficiently.

Cutout for grill above nav station.  This will deliver cool air to the main salon.

On the next visit, the new grill had been installed

A pair of rope clutches have been installed for the jib furling lines to replace the jam cleats that were difficult to use.  These will be easier to use and take some load off the stantion base where the jam cleats had been.

 Communications cable for the wind instrument has been protected and secured appropriately at the top of the mast, wiring harness reinstalled with the new VHF cable and the opening at the top of the mast closed off with a piece of fiberglass...no more birds nesting there!

New Aqua Signal LED Tricolor installed at the top of the mast.