New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2016 5:50 pm
Hello all! I've been in and out of lurking on this forum for the past year and now it's time to jump in and get to know everyone and tell you about my project.
A little about me. I'm a 32 year old male living in Marina Del Rey, California. I purchased my 1976 Trojan F26 in December of 2015. Coming from knowing absolutely nothing about boats, over the past year I've learned a decent amount and have really enjoyed the lifestyle.
I spend I'd say 90% of my time on the boat so I'd love to invite you all and your experience to join me on this restoration journal in an effort to create a comfortable live aboard F26.
My boat, soon to be named 'The Pacific Chill' comes out of the water on 1/22. First restoration plans are
-Remove the engine, making room to
-Take out old nonfunctioning 2nd gas tank (port side,) Take out old nonfunctioning fresh water tank (starboard.) *Currently no black water tank as the original toilet was a recirculating one with a thru hull discharge.
-Fill in old toilet waste thru hull as it was leaking, illegal to dump in my Marina anyhow and is now plugged up with splash zone.
-Paint ER/Bilge with bilgecoat (Can't decide between white or grey.)
-Boat yard is doing the fresh bottom paint. 2 layers and then another 1 around the waterline.
-Install sound reduction under cockpit teak floor to reduce underway engine noise and vibration. http://www.homedepot.com/p/4-ft-x-8-ft- ... /100663624
-Install new fresh water tank (port side,) Install new black water tank (starboard,) Install hot water heater, Install water filtration system, Instal new freshwater pump. (Need advice from you all on product names and experiences)
-Replace cracked windshield and install darkest limo tint on all windows.
-Try to buff the gel coat back on the hull.
-Fresh white paint on topside.
Future plans when boat gets back in the water
-Install new bathroom toilet, sink and shower.
-Install new countertops on kitchen, desk and bathroom counter.
-Install new smaller fridge where storage cabinets are.
-Replace old fridge with an all-in-one washer & dryer combo unit.
Looking forward to hearing from you all. I hope to gain the respect of you experienced boaters by paying my dues and learning all that I can through this forum. PS I'm a big fan of Paul's Cruise Control and have read most of his submissions and I hope to be in contention for Trojan Boater of the year this year!
Thanks all!
A little about me. I'm a 32 year old male living in Marina Del Rey, California. I purchased my 1976 Trojan F26 in December of 2015. Coming from knowing absolutely nothing about boats, over the past year I've learned a decent amount and have really enjoyed the lifestyle.
I spend I'd say 90% of my time on the boat so I'd love to invite you all and your experience to join me on this restoration journal in an effort to create a comfortable live aboard F26.
My boat, soon to be named 'The Pacific Chill' comes out of the water on 1/22. First restoration plans are
-Remove the engine, making room to
-Take out old nonfunctioning 2nd gas tank (port side,) Take out old nonfunctioning fresh water tank (starboard.) *Currently no black water tank as the original toilet was a recirculating one with a thru hull discharge.
-Fill in old toilet waste thru hull as it was leaking, illegal to dump in my Marina anyhow and is now plugged up with splash zone.
-Paint ER/Bilge with bilgecoat (Can't decide between white or grey.)
-Boat yard is doing the fresh bottom paint. 2 layers and then another 1 around the waterline.
-Install sound reduction under cockpit teak floor to reduce underway engine noise and vibration. http://www.homedepot.com/p/4-ft-x-8-ft- ... /100663624
-Install new fresh water tank (port side,) Install new black water tank (starboard,) Install hot water heater, Install water filtration system, Instal new freshwater pump. (Need advice from you all on product names and experiences)
-Replace cracked windshield and install darkest limo tint on all windows.
-Try to buff the gel coat back on the hull.
-Fresh white paint on topside.
Future plans when boat gets back in the water
-Install new bathroom toilet, sink and shower.
-Install new countertops on kitchen, desk and bathroom counter.
-Install new smaller fridge where storage cabinets are.
-Replace old fridge with an all-in-one washer & dryer combo unit.
Looking forward to hearing from you all. I hope to gain the respect of you experienced boaters by paying my dues and learning all that I can through this forum. PS I'm a big fan of Paul's Cruise Control and have read most of his submissions and I hope to be in contention for Trojan Boater of the year this year!
Thanks all!