It's been awhile

since I bought anything for the boat project. The winter months slow down the buying naturally I guess but today I sprung for something I've had my eyes on for awhile.

For those of you that haven't seen one of these before it's a simple pump to empty your engines crank case. Now on a boat that can be a bit of a challenge (and messy) especially when you have to stand on your head in the bilge. Combined with the fact I'm not my old svelte 170 lbs anymore changing oil is a real pain in the arse.

This particular model I picked up on e-Bay for about half retail. I like that. Not that I'm cheap I'm just efficient when it comes to buying boat equipment! :-) This model also reverses for filling the crank case. No muss and no fuss. I'm going to have to plan space for a removable waste oil canister now! :-) I think the Yanmar takes 8 litres so a 25 litre gas can would do three changes.

One other thing I picked up this week was a Raptor Nails (TM) stapler and staples. I've heard a lot about Raptor Nails over the years and decided to give them a try for myself. What are Raptor Nails you ask? Well they're plastic staples. They can be used with fiberglass & epoxy and don't have to be pulled after the epoxy cures. I think this will come in very handy when laying up the outer layers of glass for the hull.

The project spreadsheet and photo inventory have been updated.

http://www.editgrid.com/user/knottybuoyz/Spent_To_Date

http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff166/KnottyBuoyz/KBIII/Inventory/?start=all

Later folks......

You just know it's going to be bad

when the weatherman says that the snow will arrive "sometime" today!

Well actually yesterday during the commute home (almost 3 hours).

That was just the start. This is what caused the biggest slowdown.

I would have liked to be privy to the conversation that firefighter had with his Chief.

"Hmmmm? Chief!"
"Aye, go ahead Lieutenant"
"Got a little problem here Chief!"
"And what would that be Lieutenant?"
"Can I send you a cell phone photo Chief?"
"Sure go ahead."

"Well ain't that a fine mess you've gotten yourself into Firefighter!"
"Awe crap, busted again!"

I don't think anyone was hurt and made it home safe, eventually.

It's Warmin' Up!

The weather's starting to warm up so the Project Manager and I inspected the boat shed on the weekend.

He gave his "Paw of Approval" so we'll be restarting operations soon! :-)

Long Range Forecast

Just checked the long range forecast for our area and it looks like the temps are on the rise! :-)

Won't be long and we'll be back to boat building! :-)

List of jobs in order of priority:

1. Clean up the shed (it's a mess)
2. Organize the tool bench (it's a mess)
3. Patch rip in shed roof (have found Gorilla Tape works best)
4. Align, glue and tape thruster tube to hull so it won't move.
5. Glue and tape box keel.
6. Fill in remainder of kerfs on inside and outside of hull.
7. Sanding and prep for laminating the hull. (Wohoo!)
8. Order supplies for hull lamination (30 gals epoxy)

There's probably more. Always is. Standby.....

You have to admire

this mans dedication to his project.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN4kmlAxvGU