Swaging the wires

One of the last things left for Lil Walkabout to happen is swaging the halyard wires...

Here it is how it is done "Thimble and Ferrule Swaging":

Masthead installed on Lil Walkabout

Art has installed the masthead, which was welded. 

Then, the plates on both sides were added and welded for additional support. 

This fix cost me several hundred dollars, but I figured it was still cheaper than ordering a new one that is approximately the same size and trying to customize it to the mast.

George from "Boat Farm" did a very good job machining the aluminum.

front hatch replacement

West Marine sells these hatches that I might use as replacement to the old leaking wooden one.

sealing the deck of the sail boat

Sealing the hull-deck join, toe rail:

- 3M 4000UV adhesive sealant around the screw hole perimeters
- 5200 caulking

keep in mind that caulking does not adhere to stainless steel


Bibliography:

http://www.yachtsurvey.com/DeckLeaks.htm