Two big projects this week: the removal of a blockage in the mast conduit and the interior lights. The lights are on-going but the removal of the blockage took three days and was only achieved by Moo’s brainwave.
Esper Refit 30 – boat led lights Read Post »
We’ve been in the yard for six months now, and this week’s round-up, which covers all the work so far, coincides with Jamie’s return. The ceiling is going up and the mast is being dressed.
Esper Refit 6 Month Round-up Read Post »
Whilst galvanising our chain in Penang last year, our neighbour spotted our anchor swivel. “You don’t want that on there”, he said, and advised getting rid of it after explaining the potential problems it can cause (I.e. loss of your anchor leading to a potentially dangerous situation). Here’s why, explained it detail…
Problems With Marine Anchor Swivels Read Post »
For the last few months our followtheboat updates have centred around our refit. This is all very well if you’re interested in boats, mechanics, engineering, painting and/or dusty Thai boatyards, but some of you are probably missing our travel stories and photos. Fear not, because Liz has just revamped her travel writing website and, right now, she’s getting more hits than followtheboat!
Liz’s Revamped Travel Writing Website Read Post »
As usual the busiest man on the Esper refit project is Pong, the head carpenter. He’s been assisted by his sons in finishing off the new teak toe rail and the teak rubbing strake down the side of the boat. Sombat, meanwhile, cracks on with the electrics.
Esper Refit 25 – teak toe rail; rubbing strake Read Post »
This week we take a close look at that saloon table that has a coffee table incorporated into it. Amazing to think that in the same week the same man is also doing the rubbing strake.
Esper Refit 24 – saloon table with incorporated coffee table Read Post »
