Oct 032017
 

It will be Phantasia’s 40th birthday in 2018 and to celebrate we’re giving her 3 weeks in the “spa” here at Lewisporte Marina this fall. We’ve bounced her off every dock between Little Current and New York City so she certainly has earned it.

First there is a complete disgorging of 17 seasons gear (we became her third owners in 2000), stuff and what is this thing from below decks and cleansing every nook and cranny, hot simple green followed by a light bleach rub down.  After that it’s deck sanding, course (80) grit, thorough vacuuming, deck wipe down and taping off the Awl grip.

Then we roll on new non-skid decking. We’ve decided to go with Kiwigrip, white: primer, main coat then touch ups, we think its looking fantastic, after 17 seasons of hard sailing (and core repairs) this needed doing.

   

We’ve had persistent, mysterious leaks, both port and starboard, one over the galley and one over the head, for many seasons. After removing, re-bedding and re-installing everything on the coach roof and side decks, the leaks kept leaking, this years fix is to gently pry off the wooden “eyebrows”. Strips of 12 feet by 1″ by 5/8″ teak added just below the turn of the cabin top as decoration. A dozen screws in each, at least 2 of which were leaking. We heat-gunned them for several days then gently broke them off, unfortunately they had been installed with 5200 which just would not let go. Her new “eyebrows” will be coffee tinted Kiwigrip rolled on with a smooth foam roller, cockpit seats will be the same coffee colour.

Next comes the wax – Jean & Lisa of Coast Yacht Services buffed Phanty’s top sides to a gleaming, mirror finish, visitors to the shop thought we’d painted the hull not the deck!

Also while in the shop, it’s a very reasonable 35$ per day, we’re going to repair a piece of the galley floor and have already replaced a galley portlight as well as rebedded the hatch lens over the head…. and sanded the grab rails… and…

Maybe by next Tuesday we’ll be out of the shop and putting Phanty away for a long winter nap.

If you want to sail the Newfoundland and Labrador coast, in safety and comfort (no slipping on deck and no leaks below) all these and more tasks must be crossed off the list.

 

  7 Responses to “Phantasia Is Turning 40”

  1. She looks beautiful! What a wonderful way to end the season – and now you have so much to look forward to on your next adventure!

  2. Wow! Beautiful work! You are such a great couple for Pantasia. She is so lucky to have you give her so much tender loving care. I’m sure she will return the kindness and take good care of you as well.

  3. “Handy” is not the word for you two — you guys are amazing! Nice work. Love the photos.

  4. “Handy” is not the word for you two — you guys are amazing! Nice work. Love the photos.

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