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Finishing the interior of the Main Cabin |
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Written by Ralph Gleason
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Tuesday, 01 June 2010 15:09 |
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So here it is a year and a half later and I'm just seeing the light at the end of the tunel in this Reverse Cycle A/C project. I've completed the installation, but in the interim, I've ripped out more of the interior than what I probably should have in the first place. BUT, it really needed updating, so... away we went.
After some pain and anguish over getting the vynil and installing the first 'glued-on' parts, I've mBdforeoved onto fixing/finishing the overhead pannels. Here is an example of why I say they needed to be done:  notice the screws the previous owner used to hold these things up!@!@@##&*%$%#$!!!
Now, I've completely rebuilt each pannel and have checked the fit in the boat beore addign LED lights. Here is what the overhead looks like today, checking the fit: 
I'll be finishing this off within the next few weeks and will add to this article.
...Signing off for now.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 01 June 2010 15:24 |
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Written by Ralph Gleason
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Sunday, 28 March 2010 09:59 |
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The first days of Spring
April is quickly approaching. Typically the thought of filing income taxes is softened by the knowledge that, soon we'll be out on the Bay. However; these past few weeks haven't really seemed much like spring yet. It's time to start getting the sails out, the cushions fluffed and placed, and go through the "Spring Commisioning" checklist.
So this seems to be as good a time as any to review a standard Spring Commissioning checklist. Here is a simple guideline you can follow:
Vessel Exterior
- Hull Condition
- Winches
- Running Rigging
- Standing Rigging
- Sails
- Lifelines and Stanchions
- Dock lines & cleats
- Navigation Lights, Steaming Light, & Anchor Light
Vessel Interior
- Galley
- Head and Waste Treatment Systems
- Water Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Cushions
- Bilge
Safety & Emergency Equipment
- Flares
- Fire Extinguishers
- Sound producing equipment
- First Aid kit
- VHF Radio Batteries
Aux Power & Dinghy
- Outboard Engines and Outdrives
- Inboard Engines
Finally don't forget to plan the completion of your overdue winter projects and start your fair weather projects. |
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Last Updated on Saturday, 03 April 2010 07:34 |
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Written by Ralph Gleason
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Sunday, 14 February 2010 10:28 |
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What is going on here!!! The snow is getting to be a bit much. Returning from a trip to Key West, I found Lasata under another eighteen inches of snow and sitting a little lower in the water than I am comfortable with. So with Snow Shovel in hand, and my (sigh..) best winter gear, I began shoveling the snow off her deck again. I think it'll be well worth the time it takes to sail down the coast next winter... even if it means seeing Lasata only once or twice through the winter. I just can't stand the winter anymore. |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 14 February 2010 10:30 |
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 20 December 2009 14:14 |
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It was the evening of December 17th, 2009. I was on my way home yet again, from Louisville, KY after many other trips made in recent weeks. Lasata was not covered yet, however this didn't stop the impending snow storm. I guess it didn't matter that I've been busy lately, and haven't covered the boat yet.
Well here are the pictures the day after the storm; I also have some pictures loaded to our photo album site.
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Reverse Cycle AC (Update) - Part 1 |
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Written by Ralph Gleason
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Thursday, 15 October 2009 21:08 |
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The duct work has been located and installed, now we have the ability to pump the AC and Heat throughout the entire boat. I'm sure the people who use the aft-cabin will appreciate the AC and Heat when the door is closed. The loss of storage is minimum, with the majority of loss experienced in the V-Berth hanging locker. Now it is marginal at best, whether or not I'll be hanging anything in that locker again. But, the AC will be worth it I'm sure. Besides, what kind of clothing could I possibly need on the boat that would require hanging?
Running the duct work required that I open up the Port side shelf behind the Settee:
After the shelf is up, I cut the 4 inch duct holes and routed the flexible duct.
To route the duct further aft, I decided to reduce it's size a bit and run it with solid PVC.
The rigid PVC duct runs aft through the refigerator, behind the stove, through the Head under the sink and finally after turning left in the hanging locker, it goes into the Aft Cabin.
 
Meanwhile in the Forward cabin (V-Birth) the duct work is split to the other areas; for example the primary duct with the 6 inch flexible duct work supplies the main cabin, and a second 4 inch duct is diverted into the V-Birth.
 
With the duct work in place, I went ahead with the mounting of the AC unit. I probably should have checked the AC unit before cutting all those holes, but I was confident that I could put the Unit into the V-Birth.
  
 
Now all I need to do is hook up the overboard discharge from the AC unit, install the sea water strainer, sea water pump, and run the electricals... What a PROJECT! |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 09 May 2010 09:54 |
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