Strait Rhumb Improvements 2005 - 2010
A listing of changes and improvements made to Strait Rhumb since it was purchased. Several of these projects have more detailed information on linked pages.
Only part of the pleasure from having a boat is the sailing itself. The constant weighing of possibilities, adapting to shortcomings and improving life aboard is an ongoing activity and an unintended consequence of having a boat.
2010 -
- Built tender for Strait Rhumb - a 6 foot Portugese Dory called "Chaser"
- Completed building of boat trailer tongue extension.
2009 -
- Replace nav lights with LEDs
- repair boom vang
- replace mainsheet swivel and block
- replace trailer axle (trailer re-build now complete)
2008 -
- Installed access hatch to aft chamber
- Added adjustable topping lift
- Reconfigured halyard blocks
- Replaced rudder pintle
- Repainted interior storage areas
- Rebuilt trailer bunk supports
2007 -
- Installed mast ring fitting for whisker pole
- Purchased new 2 hp outboard
- Added port cockpit access hatch
- Replaced bilge pumb hoses
- Replaced trailer hitch
- Rewired trailer lights
- New tires and wheels for trailer
- Replaced trailer bearings
2006 -
- Re-painted trailer
- Improved halyard configuration
- Added starboard cockpit access hatch (Details)
- Repainted cabin interior
- Added LED cabin lighting
- Added cockpit sheet bag
2005 -
- Added masthead windex
- Purchased new mainsail
- Added boom vang
- Replaced cabin hull lining
2004 -
- Replaced cockpit cover
- Replaced sail cover
- Added Newport tell-tales
- Replaced navigation light wiring
- Replaced motor mount
2003 -
- Purchased Strait Rhumb
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