Osprey Marine finally got around to blasting years of bottom paint off Corsair's hull. With a 33 year old fiberglass boat one always has concerns about water intrusion (osmotic blistering). The diagnosis turned out great; no blisters, some minor pitting and low moisture meter readings. Corsair will now be left out to dry until late winter/early spring when she will get an epoxy barrier coat and a new bottom paint job.
"O'er the glad waters of the dark blue sea, Our thoughts as boundless, and our souls as free, Far as the breeze can bear, the billows foam, Survey our empire, and behold our home!" —Lord Byron, Corsair
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Wax On....Wax Off....
While the crew of Miss Maggie (now Tiki Trek) was undertaking all sorts of significant and challenging work such as reattaching chainplates, replacing head hoses, and power washing the bilge, I was at a loss to find anything really "manly" to do. A few small upgrades this weekend.
- A new stereo system to replace the mid-90's cassette deck.
- Replaced all 12v lightbulbs with LEDs
For exercise and in order not to look too lazy, I decided to wax the hull. So now, she's not only clean on the inside but shiny on the outside.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Cleaning Her Up
Cleaned all the teak interior with Murphy's Oil Soap and then applied Lemon Oil. She's a beauty now.
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Sunday, September 15, 2013
S/V Corsair Cabo Rico 38 Hull #31
S/V Corsair (formerly S/V Fairwinds) |
After spending hours online and then many days looking at just about every sailboat between 38' and 48' on the East Coast I found this beautiful CR38 just a few miles away in Norfolk, VA. She will soon be moving north to one of the Marinas on the Bay just east of DC. Please find specs below:
Dimensions
LOA: 41 ft 0 in
LWL: 28 ft 11 in
Maximum Draft: 5 ft 0 in
Displacement: 21000 lbs
Ballast: 7800 lbs
Bridge Clearance: 50 ft 0 in
Engines
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Perkins
Year Built: 1980
Engine Model: 4-108
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: 1652
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine(s) Total Power: 40 HP
Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: (120 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: Fiberglass (66 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: (40 Gallons)
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