Refit Update, in Pictures

Cilantro's refit continues! The punch list is shrinking, and we are very happy with the completed work and the projects that are ongoing. Because Internet connectivity is limited in the boatyard, Sue has walked her laptop up to the nearby (unofficial) "hotspot" at the Union Congregational Church parking lot to post these photos. Below is a partial catalog of the refit so far, in no particular order.

At some point, we hope to give more detailed accounts of selected repairs and new equipment, for those who are interested. Sue also wants to do a "photo tour" of Cilantro's features and layout, preferably when we don't have a gazillion wires, boxes, boards, bags, tools, instruction manuals, and food and clothing items strewn about. (It's a bit crowded to live AND be working on the boat at the same time.)

New boat name lettering applied to hull

Previewing VariProp propeller for fit in the
aperture (old cutlass bearing shown at right) 

Third AGM (glass mat) marine battery added to house bank

Twenty-six feet of sanitation hose replaced in
the head by Jon Weislogel of Bittersweet 

Jon (with Curtis) wiring at the binnacle for
Simrad depth, speed, and wind instruments
and autopilot controls

Anti-fouling bottom paint applied to hull
(photo shows it nearly completed)

Engine lifted to install new motor mounts

Jon and Curtis working in tandem to finish
washdown pump installation

Sue fitting Hypervent matting (to combat moisture build-up)
under mattress and cushions

Curtis teak oiling interior woodwork

Through-hull seacocks checked and lubricated

LED lighting and energy-saver fans installed

Main mast step rebedded by Jon (with Curtis) to fix
persistent leak

Fresh water tanks cleaned and chlorinated

Exterior brightwork sanded by us and varnished by Charlotte
Nyboe (Mikey's wife)

New wind instruments and LED tricolor/anchor/strobe

light being installed by Jon at the masthead

New wiring for tricolor, autopilot, radar, and navigation
instruments