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SCALLYWAG PROJECTS

Project: New Bimini Top

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Material List
    One Stainless Steel Boom Bail (2 1/4 inch)
     Two SS Screws (12 x one inch)
     One Bimini Top (36"H x 70"W x 60"L)
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     Phillips Screwdriver
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Project: Woodwork

I like to use the colder months to do interior work. So, I did two woodworking projects to maximize space in the boat
To the right is the shelf above the V-berth to store small items like an alarm clock, small candle, etc. The second project was a shelf along the port side (above the settee). Picture coming soon.

Propane Stove

    If your Lancer 28 is set up per the manufacture specs, your dimensions for the bimini are: 36"H x 70"W x 48"L. That's the only length that will fit between the split back-stay and the mainsheet.
     My personal preference was for a longer bimini which would provide some protection/cover for my companionway. So, I chose a 60"L model. My concern was that it mandated moving the mainsheet forward on the boom by 8 inches.
     Putting up the bimini was easy. Be careful to mount the brackets where they won't interfere with the winches, jib sheets, or cleats.
     Then, I connected the main sheet to the traveller, held up the top block, and moved it forward until the sheet no longer touched the bimini. That was where I mounted the new bail to the boom.
     Now, I can sail with shade or some protection from light rain.

Project: Resealing the Chain Plates

    The previous owner sealed all of the topside leaks with a cheap silicone. So, one year later, they're beginning to leak again. I'm doing it correctly with 4200.
     After checking the area around the plates, both inside and out, I proceeded by removing the shround from the turnbuckle. DO NOT loosen them all at the same time. Reseal one plate at a time!!!!
     Once the shroud was disconnected, a friend held the nut inside, and I unscrewed the top retaining bolts.
     The old silicone, which was peeling, needed to be thoroughly scrubbed and removed.
     Once all of the old sealant was cleaned away, I placed a 1/4 inch bead of 4200 around the entire opening on the deck. To insure a good seal, I also placed a 1/4 bead of 4200 all the way around the base of the chain plate inside.

The picture to the right is of the entire assembly removed. It is very simple, consisting of the chain plate itself, two bolts w/ nuts, and a topside retaining plate.
The chain plate is inserted from the bottom up. The top plate is placed on, and the bolts screwed tight. EASY job!