BEFORE / AFTER
BEFORE:
Standard production Laguna 26 sloop (single mast with foresail and mainsail)
Auxiliary propulsion: Yamaha 8HP four-cycle outboard motor using 87 unleaded gasoline (preferably ethanol-free) as fuel.
AFTER:
Sqoop (single mast with capability to be both square rigged and fore-and-aft rigged)
Auxiliary propulsion: (2kW? 4kW?) electric outboard motor running at (24V? 48V?) using (12kW-hr?) Lithium battery bank and charged by a combination of 120V AC shore power and (24V? 48V?) solar PV array with (1kW?) peak capacity. [PENDING]
TASK GROUP #1 (prep work):
+clean deck and hull topsides
+clean deck and hull topsides
+scrub with 3M pad, rinse, dry, rub in Meguiars polish/refinish compound, buff
+remove old caulk around bases of stanchions & pulpits; clean, reseal with 3M 4000 UV
+remove, re-bed and re-install lower rudder gudgeon; replace old fasteners with new stainless steel
TASK GROUP #3 (implementation):
—lower mast, remove bottom (8?) feet, weld on tabernacle hinge plate.
—remove spreaders, install new toggles for shroud attachment (5?) feet below mast
—install new chainplates 30 degrees aft abeam mast
—remove fixed backstay and replace with running backstay
—raise mast and secure using two shrouds each side (no spreaders)
+clean (vacuum/scrub) all cabin storage lockers and cubbies
+sanitize water system and fabricate key for deck plate cover
+replace tank overfill drain line and install clamp
+clean galley shelves/lockers including floor matting
+clean forepeak bilge, replace anchor locker drain line & water tank drain line
+replace foam and plywood backing on V-berth cushion
+drain & remove potable water tank; clean obstruction in bulkhead drain passage
+acquire, test, seal and store portable bilge pump
+install voltmeter for DC electric system
+re-rig topping lift...stow out of way once mainsail removed
+sanitize water system and fabricate key for deck plate cover
+replace tank overfill drain line and install clamp
+clean galley shelves/lockers including floor matting
+clean forepeak bilge, replace anchor locker drain line & water tank drain line
+replace foam and plywood backing on V-berth cushion
+drain & remove potable water tank; clean obstruction in bulkhead drain passage
+acquire, test, seal and store portable bilge pump
+install voltmeter for DC electric system
+re-rig topping lift...stow out of way once mainsail removed
+remove, modify, lubricate, reinstall jib cars to allow easy sliding along jib t-track
+install UV covering on aft/leech & bottom/foot edges of genoa
+15’ (foot) + 26’ (leech) = 41’ x $12/foot = $492
+re-rig furling line and replace with new larger 5/16” diameter line
+re-rig main halyard to allow raising mainsail from cockpit
+re-rig jib halyard to allow raising foresail from cockpit
+locate and fix leak by nav desk
+install UV covering on aft/leech & bottom/foot edges of genoa
+15’ (foot) + 26’ (leech) = 41’ x $12/foot = $492
+re-rig furling line and replace with new larger 5/16” diameter line
+re-rig main halyard to allow raising mainsail from cockpit
+re-rig jib halyard to allow raising foresail from cockpit
+locate and fix leak by nav desk
+remove stbd cabintop slide guide, refinish, epoxy, seal holes & reinstall
+replace hinges on V-berth hatch cover
+secure portapotty
+remove extra compass and back cover plate
+design, fabricate, stain, install map storage solution
+secure portapotty
+remove extra compass and back cover plate
+design, fabricate, stain, install map storage solution
+design, fabricate, stain, install galley storage solution
+fill extraneous fastener holes with wood putty
+expand cutout for main (6 gal) fuel tank and reattach hardware for retention netting
+connect reserve (3 gal) fuel tank and test run engine
+relocate reserve fuel tank to secure, easily accessible location under cockpit
+reroute fuel line and replace connector with quick disconnect fitting (& new clamps)
+expand cutout for main (6 gal) fuel tank and reattach hardware for retention netting
+connect reserve (3 gal) fuel tank and test run engine
+relocate reserve fuel tank to secure, easily accessible location under cockpit
+reroute fuel line and replace connector with quick disconnect fitting (& new clamps)
+fix cracks in aft cockpit fiberglass (grind, fill, smooth, fiberglass, fill, sand, clean, paint)
+remove, modify, reinstall cockpit drain fitting to improve drainage
+inspect, realign and re-tighten linkage for wheel steering / add Loctite to lock nuts
—fabricate and install new attachment fitting ??
+remove port side locker cushion cover, replace hinge and fill holes
+inspect, realign and re-tighten linkage for wheel steering / add Loctite to lock nuts
—fabricate and install new attachment fitting ??
+remove port side locker cushion cover, replace hinge and fill holes
+remove stbd locker cover, remove fwd 6” to allow access to traveler cleat, re-cover
+remove stripped fasteners from starboard locker cushion, clean, seal holes, reinstall
+inspect anchor rode / mark rode at 15 foot intervals
+install permanent docklines with shock absorbers
+install semi-permanent fenders along sides of slip (with retention straps)
+install bumper on end of western finger pier
+fix/replace running lights with LED fixtures/bulbs
+rewire or relabel running lights to match switch position
+replace anchor light with LED fixtures/bulbs
+inspect anchor rode / mark rode at 15 foot intervals
+install permanent docklines with shock absorbers
+install semi-permanent fenders along sides of slip (with retention straps)
+install bumper on end of western finger pier
+fix/replace running lights with LED fixtures/bulbs
+rewire or relabel running lights to match switch position
+replace anchor light with LED fixtures/bulbs
+combine masthead and anchor light in one unit
+rework mainsail retention bungees
+remove T-track from mast, tap holes and reattach with #10-24 machine screws
+lower T-track 8 inches? below jibsheet swing? below yard-spar storage?
+remove extraneous deck hardware and fill holes with epoxy, gelcoat, cover plates.
+cleats, blocks, guides, cover plates, extra traveler, snaps, line holders, brackets, etc.
+rework mainsail retention bungees
+remove T-track from mast, tap holes and reattach with #10-24 machine screws
+lower T-track 8 inches? below jibsheet swing? below yard-spar storage?
+remove extraneous deck hardware and fill holes with epoxy, gelcoat, cover plates.
+cleats, blocks, guides, cover plates, extra traveler, snaps, line holders, brackets, etc.
+remove, sand, stain, varnish/epoxy, reinstall teak brightwork (teak oil?)
+remove winches and teak base plate, clean, reseal holes, refinish, reinstall
+design, fabricate and install new drain system for wet lockers
+afix and seal stove to countertop to prevent water leaks below sink
+acquire and test climbing harness with mainsail halyard
+fabricate and test prusik knot climbing loop (use fisherman’s bend, not square knot)
+fabricate and test footstep with foresail halyard
+afix and seal stove to countertop to prevent water leaks below sink
+acquire and test climbing harness with mainsail halyard
+fabricate and test prusik knot climbing loop (use fisherman’s bend, not square knot)
+fabricate and test footstep with foresail halyard
+fabricate mast storage bracket for radar arch (stern)
+fabricate mast storage bracket for bow pulpit
+fabricate elevated mast cradle guide for radar arch
+fabricate lever arm for lowering/raising mast using main halyard
+remove and inspect spark plugs; replace with new, correctly gapped plugs
+add anti-seize compound to plug threads and use torque wrench to reinstall
+design, fabricate, install system for temporary cockpit bimini-cover
+fabricate brackets for radar arch and support poles
+remove old storage brackets from deck
+fabricate, stain, epoxy, install new storage brackets for yard-spar
+install ELCI breaker at shorepower inlet receptacle (within 10 feet)
+install 40A remote fused bus for nav chart electrical accessories (radio, desk light, outlets)
+install ANL fuse holder and add 120A fuse to inverter’s hot wire
+fabricate & install V-berth assembly with LED light and USB charging port
+replace halogen lamps in aft quarterberth area with LED lights
+replace overhead halogen light in V-berth with LED light
+install USB charging port on binnacle
+reorganize / rewire / secure DC wiring
+add cockpit lights to white (aft) running light circuit
+combine autohelm charging port, binnacle charging port and depth meter on instrument circuit
+remove one inch from aft side of aft swing up seat (allows easier unimpeded motion)
+remove DC plug from transom and cover/seal holes
+move autohelm power port to aft stbd locker
+modify aft stbd locker door to allow autohelm cord to pass through
+remove all old layers of bottom paint down to gel coat
+apply epoxy barrier coat (10 mils)
+apply 2 coats of epoxy bottom paint with cuprous oxide biocide
+perform annual outboard service (plugs, engine oil, gear oil, fuel filter, lube, etc.)
TASKS GROUP #2 (proof of concept):
+test sail with genoa only (ability to point upwind; sail with reefed genoa; heave to)
+remove and store mainsail and boom
TASKS GROUP #2 (proof of concept):
+test sail with genoa only (ability to point upwind; sail with reefed genoa; heave to)
+remove and store mainsail and boom
+remove gooseneck (rivets) and reattach with #10-24 screws
+re-rig main halyard to allow raising square sail from cockpit
+re-rig main halyard to allow raising square sail from cockpit
+remove 1.5” from forward edge of stbd seat cover to ease access to traveler cam cleat
+install block spacers below spreaders
+substitute block spacers with prusik knot for running backstay
+disassemble extra traveler; use stbd block for running backstay
+design, test & install running backstay (prusik knot with lowering loops fore and aft)
+replace or remove steaming light fixture in front of mast
+fabricate cover plate for wiring hole (T-track now covers hole)
+sweep shrouds aft by reattaching turn buckles to aft-most chain plate
+remove extra material in aft side of spreader hinge point to increase swing angle
+remove, inspect, reverse, reseal, reinstall aft stbd chainplate
+sell and remove radar
+install block spacers below spreaders
+substitute block spacers with prusik knot for running backstay
+disassemble extra traveler; use stbd block for running backstay
+design, test & install running backstay (prusik knot with lowering loops fore and aft)
+replace or remove steaming light fixture in front of mast
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+sweep shrouds aft by reattaching turn buckles to aft-most chain plate
+remove extra material in aft side of spreader hinge point to increase swing angle
+remove, inspect, reverse, reseal, reinstall aft stbd chainplate
+sell and remove radar
+design, fabricate, install wiring cover for front base of mast (+crossjack storage U-bolts)
+design, fabricate, install new binnacle storage unit (drinks, phones, monocular, horn)
+test sail: raise, control, lower, stow loose-footed mainsail
+remove all extraneous hardware off mast
+reposition whisker pole ring track to side of mast, accounting for sightlines & tack loads
+remove track and install fixed ring(s) with machine screws ??
+buy additional 1” T-track and reinstall on other side of mast with machine screws
+remove old spinnaker pole storage fittings; fabricate and install new fittings for yard-spar
+design, fabricate, install new binnacle storage unit (drinks, phones, monocular, horn)
+test sail: raise, control, lower, stow loose-footed mainsail
+remove all extraneous hardware off mast
+reposition whisker pole ring track to side of mast, accounting for sightlines & tack loads
+remove track and install fixed ring(s) with machine screws ??
+buy additional 1” T-track and reinstall on other side of mast with machine screws
+remove old spinnaker pole storage fittings; fabricate and install new fittings for yard-spar
+design and fabricate yard-spar storage/retention lashing system
+fabricate yard-spar #1 (bamboo), retention loop, halyard attachment
+epoxy crack in outer skin, reinforce / wrap yardarms in fiberglass
+insert 1.5” dowel into yardarm ends and secure with epoxy slurry
+attach line retention loop straps for braces, sheet attachments, halyard attachment
+fabricate yard-spar #1 (bamboo), retention loop, halyard attachment
+epoxy crack in outer skin, reinforce / wrap yardarms in fiberglass
+insert 1.5” dowel into yardarm ends and secure with epoxy slurry
+attach line retention loop straps for braces, sheet attachments, halyard attachment
+fabricate yard-spar #2 (aluminum) with attachment fittings
+mill down dowel inserts with lathe
+braces: install blocks and cam cleats on stern for 3/8” line
+test sail: hoist, control and retrieve naked yard-spar
+fabricate (56% scale...109 SF...10’ high) square sail (storm sail)
+head and foot dimensions same; height reduced
+test sail: hoist to spreaders, control and retrieve undersized square sail
+test various points of sail...broad reach, running (beam reach?)
+fabricate crossjacks v1.0 (1”OD whisker poles) and install storage location under cockpit
+foreguys: install D rings to bow pulpit with shear lashings
+foreguys: attach blocks to D rings
+foreguys: install line guides on cabintop handrails; reposition clam cleats
+braces: install blocks and cam cleats on stern for 3/8” line
+test sail: hoist, control and retrieve naked yard-spar
+fabricate (56% scale...109 SF...10’ high) square sail (storm sail)
+head and foot dimensions same; height reduced
+test sail: hoist to spreaders, control and retrieve undersized square sail
+test various points of sail...broad reach, running (beam reach?)
+fabricate crossjacks v1.0 (1”OD whisker poles) and install storage location under cockpit
+foreguys: install D rings to bow pulpit with shear lashings
+foreguys: attach blocks to D rings
+foreguys: install line guides on cabintop handrails; reposition clam cleats
TASK GROUP #3 (implementation):
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—install new chainplates 30 degrees aft abeam mast
—remove fixed backstay and replace with running backstay
—LOWER MAST (see blog post “Don’t Bring Me Down” for details)
+fabricate and attach leverage pole and cradle
+fabricate and attach retention brackets for bow pulpit and stern radar arch
+remove PVC pipe from shrouds — reduce length of pipe to allow for shroud inspection
+inspect all shrouds and stays (wire rope, toggles, pins, swage connections, etc.)
+remove base plate, clean, debur all holes and edges; re-bed baseplate and fasteners
+add 3/4” thick extension to compression post
+replace door to V-berth with curtain
+file, round, smooth aft bottom corner of mast to facilitate raising & lowering
+file and smooth aft edges of spreaders to allow sweepback to aft chainplates
+secure spreader brackets to mast to prevent rotation
+remove old spreader boots, replace with new boots and new rigging tape
+repair/replace halyard sheaves at masthead
+reinstall masthead sheave fitting
+snake and secure line through mast for future wire run(s)
+reconfigure mast lighting:
a) Repair existing anchor light and move steaming/deck light up five feet; OR...
b) remove existing lights and replace with combo light at masthead
+snake new 14/3 cable through mast and remove all existing wires
+connect new 14/3 cable to existing wiring harness; cover with heatshrink x 3
+add block spacers below lower shrouds
+add 18 feet of (1.25 inch) T-track to front of mast for yard-spar traveler car
+use locktite or antiseize compound on SS machine screws
—(alternative: Harken 27mm track for mainsail battcar)
+add running backstays (cheeky tangs at yard-spar level // D-rings just aft of winches)
+use 1/4” Dyneema from tangs to thimble // lashings (3:1) from thimble to D-ring
+install cheeky tangs on mast
+install D rings and backing plates on outer cockpit coaming
+remove cleats on top of coaming and reinstall on side of coaming
+fabricate backstays from 1/4” Dyneema (thimble splice)
+fabricate lashings from 1/4” double braid polyester (eye splice)
+design and install fittings for “running lazyjack” setup using running backstays
—replace forward lower shroud with Dyneema “running shroud” ??
+add reduced size PVC pipe to upper and lower-forward shrouds
+RAISE MAST (see blog posting Stepping the mast ... )
+reinstall port and starboard spreader flag halyards
+remove lower three feet of mainsail to first reef
+sew 2” Dacron tape along new foot
+install new reef point(s)
+raise gooseneck fitting 18” on mast to achieve standup headroom in cockpit
+shorten toppinglift
+move mainsheet forward to traveler on cabintop
—design and fabricate Bimini hardtop ??
—PVC foam? Divinycell? FRP board?
—7/8” aluminum tubing with SS attachment fittings?
+fabricate and install removable binnacle/helm cover (with tinted eisenglass?)
+fabricate and install removable cockpit cover
+fabricate full size square sail (North Sails)
+fabricate larger yard-arm (98” / 100”) from 6061 aluminum tube
—fabricate 3.0” OD yard-arm from carbon fiber tube ??
+fabricate larger crossjacks (1.5”OD x 76”) (72”?)
+fabricate and install new mounts for 1.5” OD crossjacks
+test sail: rig, hoist, control, lower, stow full-size sail