Saturday 24 December 2016

Windlass Back Together

I just finished the windlass. Phew. Kind of hard to go away sailing for the holidays without a working windlass, although I guess the kids could be put to work...

I still have some painting to do on the motor unit, but that can wait until after the holidays. I have replaced most of the grease nipples, replaced mild steel bolts with stainless steel ones, and generally given her a birthday. 8 litres of gear oil seems a bit OTT, but that's what she takes.  Isi started polishing the chrome bits, but lost enthusiasm, so I guess that will be a holiday job for me.

The Beast is back!




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