PILAR gets a Haul Out for Repair and Upgrades! EP40
WATCH how we get our 40,000 pound boat out of the water for repairs and upgrades ! What's on the list?
Fix rudder shake.
Fix sail drive "boots" - replace and secure.
Underwater lights not working - replace and ensure water tight seal
Antifouling - pressure wash, sand, bottom paint
Apply prospeed prop coating
Clean out all thru hulls from outside - crustaceans in raw water intakes
Add salt water washdown to back of boat for those bloody fish
Fix lp gas system leaks
Sliding glass door - hole for lock bolt has deteriorated and needs to be fixed
Add stainless chaf guards for parasailor
Retap and replace cleat on mast
Expand master stateroom bed
Expand the mail sail bag in back to give it more room for flaking.
Recover interior cushions
New helm isinglass side panel
Install large replacement window from crack - 95 x 37
Fix water leak starboard side when rains
Bow repair (when someone ran into us)
Gelcoat repair - port eyebrow
Fix spreader wires hanging loose
Fix radar that keeps disconnecting while sailing
Compass light does not work
Recommendation on internet/ wifi connectivity on boat
Check/adjust rigging tension
Halyard upgrade
Install rigging for parasailor - 2 winches on each side of back of boat.
Add clutch to starboard side of helm for parasailor
Props - fix shake
Diagnose diesel staining - port side
Remove and replace sail drive seals
Replace sail drive lower unit seals
Replace sail drive zincs
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Blue Dot Voyages is a Sailing Adventure Company that blogs, vlogs, sails, fishes, snorkels, and were scuba divers in the past. We do an occasional charter trip when available:-) Watch our videos and live vicariously through us!
Master Captain: Stephen Bell
First Officer: Dawn Bell
