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Finally IN The H2O
After four years of work, she is finally in the water. I am still working on some minor mechanical problems such as engine alignment, timing and such but hopefully it will be a great summer of cruising and dock life.
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ncrunch,
Your wife is a keeper. Even the seasoned veterans at the marina did not know that she is a Silverton. There was a slight change from the original 1985 model, extending the cabin hand rail further aft, where the name used to be placed. So I am guessing in 1987 the name was omitted at the factory. An artist friend of mine is taking care of that soon. I found a silverton logo and he is cutting it on his machine. She is not the prettiest Silverton ever built, but the cabin layout is outstanding. And since that brand has a reputation for rock-solid hulls, I felt she was worth refurbishing.
Your other point is well taken although this is a small marina and you won't find the huge dock parties here. It is only about a half a mile from my home, so the wife and I do enjoy sitting there in the evening after work at times. I have a great view from my bridge. I am on the outside row, stern facing the bay.
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Nice to hear from you all again! Yes Dennis, this has been totally consuming. Once you add in the usual chores, the wife's broken ankle and going to work to earn more $$$ to spend on her....where did the time go!! Hopefully I can re-balance my life again, yet it has been a labor of love.
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I appreciate all the complements, especially since the exterior is not done yet. Well...the interior is completely new with the exception of the factory installed carpet the lines everything and is glued in place. But realistically, very low hours and it cleaned up like new.
The canvas is new (ouch), but I hired that done. All the components that wear have been replaced or repaired. Pumps, hoses, blowers, wires, batteries (4) as well as all of the electronics. I need a radar arch or tower, have the radar but no place to put it yet.
Best part is, no mortgage payment. But the first mate is already talking about how nice a larger one would be. I told her she would either be heeling over or doing 60 knots in one of Murf's specials. I prefer the heeling, it's free!
Oh...I almost forgot. I spent more hours than I care to remember on my back scraping and sanding. Removed hard bottom paint, sanded, repaired nicks and blemishes, barrier coat (yuk, what a job) and finally VC-17.
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