30amps/125volts
Welcome to the blog. I thought doing this would be a unique opportunity to show the transformation of the boat from start to finish. Hopefully finish never happens as I continue to chronicle the adventures of the new sailboat. As of now I am number 56 on the Falmouth Mooring Permit waiting list, so it's not likely this boat will have a home at Town Landing this summer, or even the next.
As I headed home from Montana for winter break, I was very excited to see the boat in person. I found the boat in November via Craigslist, from Falmouth's Town Landing mooring field. Without my Dad's help, this summer project boat would not be sitting in my Mother's backyard in Falmouth. (Thanks old man). It is the perfect endeavor that should benefit anyone and everyone who influences the resurrection of the boat. This vessel is going to be all about fun, though it will take some time and hard work to finish the boat up to good standards.
My Dad built a wooden A-frame to support the cover during the winter snowfall. In the basement I found that rigging, sails and line were scattered on the ping-pong table. Cabin cushions were stacked on the floor, covered by canvas. Everything seemed to be in order, although, we are missing the tiller arm and a few other small odds and ends. Amazingly enough, many random parts were included with the boat, things not normally left intact.
The boat will remain in the yard until mid May, when I will begin work on the hull, starting with stripping the bottom paint, followed by a fresh coat. Once with exterior is done and the major needs of the cabin are addressed on land, I should be able to get it in the water. Once in sailable condition, the summer will be spent working out kinks onboard and sailing around Casco Bay and exploring other costal areas.
Until then I will continue to brainstorm a name and look for a mooring near Falmouth...
RobLobLaw stepping into the cabin
