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August 18, 2016 graeme

Call Graeme Ashby: (604) 365-2871 (British Columbia, Canada)
Email: graemespinner@gmail.com

DESCRIPTION OF MAST AND SPAR WORK COMPLETED

A new top was scarfed on the mast in 1995. The bottom was cut off, then deck-stepped with a compression post. The mast with filled with Cuprinal (sp?) wood preservative, and left to soak for two months. Before being stepped, the mast was moved aft under the supervision of William Garden, making it a cutter.

In 2011, stainless steel spreaders were fabricated and installed.

In 2009, the mast was prepped and three coats were applied.

In 2009, all standard rigging was replaced with galvanized rigging.

In 2002, a new stainless steel headstay was built and a rebuilt hood furler installed.

In 2000, the mast was put into a shop with all hardware removed and taken down to wood. Three undercoats, four top coats applied. All hardware rebedded.

In 2000, two new Lewmer winches were installed on the boom for reefing, along with cheek blocks and reefing lines.

In 2000, new chains were installed as whisker stays, doubles at the stem.

In 2000, the Sampson posts were removed along with the below deck king plank. A new king plank was installed and a stainless steel bracket holding the bowsprit was used as a mount for the windlass (sp?).

In 2000, a new stainless steel anchor roller box was mounted on the bowsprit.

In 1998, a new bowsprit was built and installed.

DECK WORK COMPLETED

In 2016, a new instrument panel was installed.

In 2000, all teak was removed from the deck, the top layer of fibre glass removed, the core was removed and replaced with a balsa core. All fitting holes were cored back and solid fibre glass laid up. All fittings go through solid fibre glass. Fibre glass deck were laid up over top.

In 2014, the same was done for the cockpit. All fittings go through solid fibre glass. A new traveller and car were installed, also new fibre glass hatches installed.

In 2000, the rudder was removed. A new 1 3/4″ stainless steel rudder stock with coupling was made up and installed. A new cutlass, a new 1 1/4″ prop shaft, and some new through hull fittings installed.

In 2003, 1/4″ Lexan storm windows and brackets fabricated and installed.

BELOW DECKS INSTALLATIONS & WORK

In 2000, a new Sigmar 170 diesel bulkhead heater was mounted and installed.

In 2001, a new Furuno GPS plotter was mounted at the chart table.

In 2003, a new VHF was installed.

In 2004, a new Lawrance chart plotter was installed at the cockpit helm station.

In 2005, a new Nova Cool refrigerator/freezer unit was installed.

In 2009, a 23-gallon aluminum holding tank, valves and pump were installed.

In 2008, bilge stowage boxes were fabricated and installed.

In 2014, a new Force 10 Galley stove / oven was installed with a new propane line to the tank.

ENGINE & TANKS

In 2001, the engine was removed, cleaned and painted. New engine beds were installed. New engine mounts, a new Vernaleft (sp?) exhaust and exhaust hoses with a new stainless steel double-walled mixing elbow was fabricated.

Also in 2001, the engine head was removed and a rebuilt head was installed. The exhaust manifold was removed and cleaned in 2001 and 2012.

In 2001, a new engine oil cooler was installed. Also raw and fresh water pumps were rebuilt.

In 2000, the fuel tanks were removed, steam cleaned and new bottoms welded on, with inspection hatches and fuel gauges added.

In 2000, fuel lines, fittings, Walbro fuel pump, and a Raycore water separator installed.

The engine is maintained annually. Engine running time from 2000 to March 2015 has been 1750 hours.

Also included is a complete spare engine.

HULL

There are no blisters on the hull.

SAIL INVENTORY

New Mainsail: 2004
New Jib: 2004
New Genoa: 2004
New Sailcover: 2004
New Staysail: 2013
Two new downwind, goose-winged sails (never used)
Full boat cover

SUMMARY

Moonspinner is a traditional type sailing vessel for someone who wants a boat with a shippy feel. You can walk her decks freely, her cockpit can be moved in unincumbered. She is stiff and does not leap around in a sea, tracking straight and true. She does take a lick of paint now and then for those who know how to swing a brush, and like to sit on the forward houseworks whipping the end of the line that’s come adrift, with the sun warming your back.

The combination of old and new materials work well in reducing maintenance but retaining the atmosphere that makes every minute visually rewarding when aboard. This boat is for those who like a springy sheer, a beautiful stern with a bit of tumblehome, and a bit of romance.