Last Week at IOP

I am starting a new page because the technology of the last page is acting up and has become too frustrating.

Saturday May 25, 2013

Today we took Ryan's Mum and Dad, Kylie, Ryan and mason on a day cruise. We went about 10 miles North up the ICW and then down a creek towards the Atlantic, where we anchored and had lunch. It was a nice day but a bit cool and a bit breezy. Everyone seemed to have a good time, especially Mason who slept, pooped and was fed. I think he will make a good sailor.

Gene at the wheel

Mason taking a break in the clothes basket

The girls taking a break on the boat deck

Sunday May 26, 2013

This morning I took the dinghy for a run just to clear its throat before storing it back on deck. After 10 minutes or so the motor started a hell of a racket that really sounded bad. I throttled back and into neutral but the noise persisted. I was a couple of miles from the boat so too far to row and thus I just had to run daudle back at idle speed.

That afternoon we were invited to a Memorial day party at the taylors so I twisted Ryan's arm and we recovered the dinghy and took it with us to the Taylors. Its great to have a mechanic in the family.

The party was fun - reminds me of Blackman Sunday diners in the old days,with lots of family and the kids running around, minus the water pistols. The party was at Uncle Bill's - this guy has more toys than any one.

Monday May 27, 2013

Gene called me with the good news that the outboard was fine,  the noise was caused by the zinc getting loose and hitting the prop. It was a new zinc, I had installed it finger tight, and forgotten to put a wrench on it before running. Oh well.

Another coat of varnish

Dinner Tuesday night at mark and Donna's. Always a good feed.

Tuesday May 28, 2013

Spent most of the day in the lazarette looking for a spare macerater for the head. Another coat of varnish. Now up to eight. Relaunched the dinghy.

Tuesday evening drinks and dinner on Bellaire. We decided to throw a casual "bon voyage" party on Friday evening for the people on the dock and friends.

Wednesday May 29, 2013

Kylie and Mason came over for pancake breakfast.
I borrowed her car and did some shopping.
The boys completed waxing and polishing Tide Hiker, and she looks great.
Lazeratte is done.
I have lots of EP work to do this afternoon

Dinner at Chris and Allison's tonight.

Thursday May 30, 2013

The crew waxing and polishing

Maintenance at IOP

As usual we have a large project list of jobs to be completed while we are at the IOP. I doubt if we get the whole list crossed off but we have made a good start. I am especially pleased with progress varnishing the cap rails. I now have 4 coats done and 4 to go and the boat looks great.

1.      Dinghy

a.      Battery/solenoid? – GENE, done (New starter installed)

b.      Reverse – GENE, done

c.      Fuel filter service

d.      Depth Finder

e.      Zinc - ORDERED

f.       Sand and paint outdrive - DONE

g.      Wash - DONE

2.      Electrical

a.      Two side lights - DONE

b.      Test small gen

c.      Beef up Salon lights – DONE

d.     Buy and install reading lights - ARRIVED BUT SENT THEM BACK

3.      Engine Room Maintenance

a.      Oil Change - DONE

b.      Engine Zincs - Checked

c.      Oil leaks in ER

d.      Clean up

4.      Hull

a.      Rudder post leak

b.      Forward window

c.      Forward bilge

d.      Diver – Inspect and clean hull - DONE (Tightened port prop)

e.      Check Zincs – DONE (Two new shaft and cutter Zincs installed)

f.       Update zinc supply - ORDERED

5.      Interior

a.      Stain repair holes in teak

b.      Secure the frig

6.      Outside

a.      Wash black stains

b.      External paint repairs

c.      Varnish cap rails

                                                    i.     Sand - DONE

                                                   ii.     Clean - DONE

                                                  iii.     Varnish – 8 COATS SO FAR

d.      Varnish steps – 5 COATS SO FAR

e.      Varnish Flying Bridge

f.       Paint the freezer

                                                    i.     Deal with rust

                                                   ii.     Paint

g.      Clean the stainless - STARTED

h.      Wash, polish and wax – CONTRACTED & COMPLETED

7.      Sanitation

a.      ElectroScan Automatic Float valve - DONE

b.      Test “tank near empty” – Buy new switch & Install - DONE

c.      Holding Tank Cap reseal – HAVE THE PARTS

d.      Install new vent – HAVE THE PARTS

8.      Electronics

a.      Auto Helm 6000 Wired Remote – SENT AWAY – NOT REPAIRED, COMING BACK!

b.     WiFi aerial  - RETURNED

c.      Hassle Direct TV people - STARTED

    
9. Computers

a.      Pilot House computer power supply

b.      Salon needs security

10.   Overhead box on Flying Bridge

a.      Buy starboard - DELIVERED
b. Strip the box - DONE
c. Buy replacement wireless intercom – HAVE ON HAND

d. Rebuild - DONE

WOW! Looking great!

On the job

Monday May 13th
1. Sanded and varnished - #3
2. Went to the IOP Doctor - ear infection, Vertigo and sore foot
3. Stan and Nancy for dinner


Tuesday May 14th.
1. Washed the dinghy
2. Golf card ride around the Island
3. Launched the dinghy
4. Removed the Radio Labs WiFi aerial and packaged for return

Wednesday May 15th
1. IOP Pumpout - backed into the slip
2. Emptied motor oil from mains
3. Sanded and varnished the rails (Coat #5)
4. Dismantled and stripped the Bridge overhead electronics box
5. Kylie, Ryan and Mason for dinner

Thursday May 16th
1. Shopping
2. Completed oil change with Deidre
3. Sanded and prepped for next varnish coat
4. Dinner with Bill & Laura

Friday May 17th

1. Disposed of the old oil and bought another 9 gallons. Topped off the engines. 

2. Dismantled and stripped the overhead panel on the bridge. 

Saturday May 18th

1. More work on the panel. Fitted and installed the new "blank" backing board. Waiting for my new saw

Sunday May 19th

One of our friends on the dock showed me how to check and adjust the valve rockers on the main engines. I really think it helped reduce the chatter.

Monday May 20th

1. Washed the decks and tidied up.

Tuesday May 21st

Bryce arrived on the Chrystal Symphony this morning. We were up at 6AM and underway by 6:30AM. The water was calm but it was raining cats and dogs. It took us about 90 minutes to reach the cruise terminal. Bryce walked down to the Charleston Marine Center where we picked him up and brought him back to the slip at IOP. 

After a chat and a couple of beers we took him for a ride around Wild Dunes on the Golf card and then spent a few minutes with Kylie and Mason. Then off to Shem Creek for lunch. the rain continued to fall so we ate inside. Then back over the bridge to give Bryce a driving tour of historic down town. 

We dropped him off at the ship about 4:15PM. 

Wednesday May 22nd

1. The clean and wax and polish boys are back

Wednesday May 23rd


Thursday May 24th


Friday May 25th.
1. Mounted the new overhead board - looks great!

Baby Taylor has arrived! May 3, 2013

Kylie and Deidre went to the doctor's for a sonogram on Thursday afternoon. For reasons we are unsure of the doctor decided that Kylie should go to the hospital and be induced. She was in her room at 4PM and the process began. The baby was delivered by C-section at 5:30PM on Friday, the next day.

At birth, the baby was 8lbs 1oz (4.02Kg) and 21 inches (53cm) and cute as a button. We are waiting for a name.

In the delivery room

The Grandparents (Bob has a bit of a cold)

Ryan prepped for the C-Section

In the nursery #1

In the Nursery #2

In the Nursery #3

With Grandma on her birthday

Very happy mother & son

Isle of Palms, SC

Thursday April 25th, 2013
32 48 253 N
79 45 407 W