Project Gallery

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The following projects are all things that I have done or am about to complete on the Christopher-Jin.  It amazed me during the construction of this website that I had accomplished so much in a relatively short period of time.  So put your feet up, read, and hopefully get inspired!

Take a look at some ideas In The Works.  It is there that we talk about some fun stuff that might make a good project.

1st Year2007

Combing Repair

Electrical Upgrade

Spreader Light

Battery Compartment Repair

Bimini*

Lightning Protection

Galley Pump

Refrigerator**

Alcohol Stove

Ice Box Drain

GPS Mount

Tool Bag

Riggers Bag

Backup Handheld Radio

Mast Stepper

Jib Downhaul

Boom Topping Lift

Bilge Pump

Electronic Handheld Horn

New Cockpit Cushions**

New Cabin Shades**

Dry Skid

New Motor Mount

Electric Steering

Tiller Tamer

2nd Year 2008

Spinnaker

Pop Top Power Lift Kit

Hatch Dog Clips

Head Closet

Lazy Jacks

Tarp Cover Frame*

Mast Cradle

Preventer

Auto Tacking Jib

New Gas Tanks

Jib Pole - FAILED

Captain's Hook

Powered Storage Vent

Scupper & Galley Drain Valve Replacement

Companionway Threshold

Swim Ladder

 

Sewing Projects

Before you begin go to Sailrite and take a look around.  It's a very fun web store and will inspire you to get creative!  It did me!!!

Basic Hems

Main Sail Ties

Sail Cover & Tiller Cover

Forward Hatch Awning & Screen

Sun Shade

Safety Harness, Tether & Lines

Wench Covers

Sail Cover Repair

 

* Thanks to "Chip Ahoy" Homeport chipford.com

**A gift from Mrs. Mumphy

 

 

 

 

 

 Winterizing: That all important job we all hate to do.

 

 

 

3rd Year 2009

Mast Crane*

Auto Pilot

Screen Doors

Teak Crib Boards

Backup GPS

Main Out Haul

Jiffy Reefing

Wooden Battens - FAILED  See Fiberglass Battens below.

Under Galley Storage

Galley Drawer

Mainsheet Traveler

Cup Holders

Weather Instruments

Gel Coat Repair

Anchor Rode Storage

Solar Cells

Behind Dinette Storage

Inside Genoa Tracks

Life Ring

Sail Slide Wax

 

4th Year 2010

Anchor Riding Sail

Cunningham Cringle

Ships Bell**

Windex Repair

Jib Boom

Santa brought me a Stereo!!!

Wood Burning Project

LED Reading Light

Ventilation

Marine Power Adapter

Sail Bag Repair

Auxiliary Mast Connector & Windex Light

Windex Light Repair

Masthead Lighting

Crib Board & Sliding Hatch Rails

Battery Charger

Mooring Boom

Fiberglass Battens

Rolling Tool Box

Weather Board Replacement (Inside and Out)

Dri-Dek

Cabinet Door Vents

Hinged Chain Deck Pipe

 

5th Year 2011

Anchor Holder

Cowl Dorade Vent

Swing Keel Spacers

Tuhatsu 8hp, 4 Cycle, Electric Start, Long Shaft Outboard

Spreader Mounts

Eyes of Horus

Accessories Fuse Panel (Getting rid of those pesky in-line fuses.)

Dock Lights

Mast Light Rope Guard

The Javit Anchoring System

 

6th Year 2012 

Spinnaker Pole Mast Mount

Rail Cushion Covers

Line Holders

Cabin Ventilation

GPS Repair

 

8th Year 2014

Non-Skid Deck Refinishing...Blue Deck Blues

 

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