Back in her element
This year Dolphin Dance was launched over a month earlier than normally. A fairly large renovation project was undertaken during … Continue reading “Back in her element”
Category: maintenance
Back in her element
DD was launched on the last day of April. This was almost record early for us, but in 2011 she … Continue reading “Back in her element”
Maintenance update: New toilet
The new toilet is one of the few investments that we are making for this season. We decided to replace … Continue reading “Maintenance update: New toilet”
Building the winter cover frame
This week, building the winter cover frame and installing the plastic tarpaulin were on the agenda. For a moment, my … Continue reading “Building the winter cover frame”
7 days to go
This week we have continued preparing Dolphin Dance for the main sailing journey of this season. That is a trip … Continue reading “7 days to go”
Maintenance: Varnishing teak
Here are some photos of the companionway teak and the main door/slat, which were varnished already during the spring. They … Continue reading “Maintenance: Varnishing teak”
Maintenance: Seals for cockpit locker lids – trial and error
Cockpit locker lids have caused me a headache multiple times. The original seals were bonded tightly, but after over twenty … Continue reading “Maintenance: Seals for cockpit locker lids – trial and error”
The launch and stepping the mast
We launched finally on Thursday and the mast was stepped on Friday. It is interesting when we have spent a … Continue reading “The launch and stepping the mast”
Ready for the launch!
During the last few days we have been busy in getting everything ready for the launch, which is taking place … Continue reading “Ready for the launch!”
Maintenance update: Checklist
-Teak deck repairs — Check -Rudder blade repair — Check -Epoxy barrier coating 5x — Check (4/5) -Deck vent/windlass re-installation— Check -New seals for cockpit locker lids — Check … Continue reading “Maintenance update: Checklist”