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To get at the new adjustable backstay
bolt to fasten a nut from between the transom and cockpit liner, I had
to cut out access holes. Using one of the louvered cover plates, I
marked where the hole would be cut. (Apr. 24, 2004)
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I marked on both sides of the cockpit liner where I'd cut
the holes.
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The freshly cut holes.
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The louvered cover plates installed over the holes.
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All this effort was wasted as the new
portside backstay eyebolt is too tight to
the transom to thread on the nut. When the new 1/2" eyebolt I
ordered for the starboard side arrives, I should be able to attach its
nut as the bolt is better centered between the transom and cockpit
liner.
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I later installed a new 1/2"
backstay eyebolt on the starboard side as well, but again, was unable to
fasten a nut to it -- despite there being enough room between the
transom and cockpit liner for a smaller nut on the old 3/8"
eyebolt. (April 29, 2004)
On to the
adjustable backstay project
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Another project underway
simultaneously is installing a small solar panel.
Go to the Solar
Panel Project
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With completion of the solar panel project yesterday,
today I moved on with installing the deck organizers and the halyard
blocks on the new mast step
plates. I'm hoping lines coming through the port
blocks will clear the antenna cable and mast wiring deck fittings once
the mast is up, but it'll be real close. (May 2, 2004)
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Sailmaker and long-time friend Josh Bevins begins
assembling my Furlex headsail roller-furler. (May 6, 2004)
Go to te Furler
Installation
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Since we raised the mast yesterday,
I've continued on with my all-lines-led-aft project. Here's a look at the cabin
bulkhead with the jib and main halyards led back to the cockpit before
any cleats are attached to the bulkhead. (May 8,
2004)
The
All-Lines-Led-Aft Project
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