New Plan...

Okay, we're not going sailing yet.  This Alberg photo illustrates what we WANT to be doing, but Deb and I have decided that since Winsome has been on the hard for this long, and because we're planning on cruising in larger water, now is the best time to take care of some much neglected boat business.  Much to our disappointment, we are NOT launching this year.  That said, we are very excited that some of these neglected projects will be completed before launch in Spring 2018.  Winsome will be getting some topside deck repairs, a new marine head, a refurbished fresh water tank and new hosing, and some updated engine accessories.

Today, the old Atomic 4 turned over for the first time in five years.  Despite needing a little tune-up, she's raring to go.  We hope that with a little TLC, we can get another 5-10 years out of her.  We have committed to upgrading some electrical components, including the engine instruments and alternator.  The Alberg 30 has a fairly simple 12 volt DC system, so maintenance isn't a highly technical affair.  Since we'll be adding new components, we'll likely need to expand the bus bar and fuse panel.  More on that project on future posts...           







The photo on the right shows the new 1" bronze seacock that was installed aft of the engine on the port side.  New hosing drains one of the cockpit drains, as well as the port side scupper.  We're fairly thrilled about this being completed, as the old valve had been broken since the day we bought Winsome.




Unfortunately, "Sailing Winsome" will be "Maintaining Winsome" for the next few months.  We are looking forward to posting sailing photos next year, but everyone will have to be patient (including me) until then.