Log of Alberg 30 #262 on 28 March 2019


Date: 28 March 2019 10:30 till 28 March 2019 15:00
Endpoints: Smith's Marina to Smith's Marina
Purpose: Wrapping up Winter Projects for now and Preparations for Launch
Complement: Jonathan Bresler
Weather: Low 50's

  • Sanded fiberglass on underside of keel forefoot that was added yesterday.
  • Removed the existing three blade prop and installed the 13" x 8" removed from Interrupt. Work done by Abel and Diego of Smith's Marina.
  • Installed new shaft anode a CM C02 from Martyr Anodes .
  • Prepared engine for the season: installed impeller, installed raw water strainer, installed and tensioned fan belts, checked oil levels, no oil required.
  • Washed boot stripe and taped in preparation for repainting.
  • Attempted to repaint boot stripe. New paint is bad, does not spread properly. Wiped off the two foot of boot stripe that I attempted to cover. Redo with previous choice %zinc.
  • Applied the second coat of Awlwood to the companionway sill after sanding with 220 grit.
  • Applied a first coat of Awlwood to the top, front, fore and aft sides of the cockpit seat lockers after sanding with 400 grit.

© Jonathan M. Bresler