Well, it's been a while since I posted here. All the things on the previous list did get done and I got to sail her a couple of times at the end of last summer.
Stored her here on the front lawn for the winter and when I checked her in the spring I found that the chain plates were all loose. There was about a quarter inch travel up and down in their slots. Not good. I was going to fix all that over the summer but too many other projects came up that had to be done so there she sat. I did buy the stainless steel to make new chain plates in the middle of the summer. Last week I finally had time to design the new look. Today I took them into the machine shop at my school and the shop teacher helped me CNC machine the new chain plates. I will then through-bolt these new plates onto the outside of the hull with backing plates that will be glassed onto the inside of the hull to give them more structural integrity. The old chain plates will also be left in place to add to the rigidity of the new setup.

Feb. 23, 2011 - The trailer tires came today in the mail. Princess Auto had a sale on for $35 a tire so now I have four new ones. The 3 old tires that still look
half decent will be the spares. One of the old ones has come off the rim so it's done.

Feb. 28, 2011 - Heard from Mike today. Apparently he's found the spinnaker and one of the frame pieces for the bimini. He's still waiting for his son's to come
and help him clear out the garage enough to get to the rudder. Apparently he also wants the flare gun and container back since it wasn't his to sell.
Oh well. The weather still hasn't warmed up enough to do anything on the boat. I think the groundhog saw something that spooked him.

Mar. 5, 2011 - Well the boat license came today. I get to keep the same numbers that are on the boat. Sweet! They're dark blue and I wasn't sure I was going
to be able to find coloured numbers to match the stripe if I had to change them.

Mar. 18, 2011 - Today was a nice warm day to work on the boat. I jacked it up out of the ground and pull the old wheels off. Glad I brought the compressor and
impact wrench. Repacked the wheel bearings. Fortunately they were in really good shape so I just cleaned out the old grease and put in new grease.
Unfortunately, the new rims don't fit the old hubs. So I have to swap out the tires.

Mar. 19, 2011 - So it turns out the bolt circle of the new tires is the same as the old ones, just the hub hole is slightly larger. No big deal then. On they went.
Updated Gallery 1 with some more pictures.
The wiring now needs to be done so that I can actually take it on the road. Princess auto had a sail on submersible trailer lights for $20.
While I was there I also picked up a couple of winches that will be needed for the trailer and the mast raising system
It's been a good weekend to get things done. Now she sits on her own wheels.

Mar. 20, 2011 - Well, the tail lights are on and working. Good enough to get it home. The wire is run for the marker lights but since they have to come off again
for painting I'll just leave them for now. Now to get something to tow it with...

Mar. 31, 2011 - Today we bought a new minivan. An '06 Grand Caravan SXT. It has a 3.8L engine and the tow package so I'll be able to haul the boat.

Apr. 2, 2011 - Today I picked up the remainder of things that Mike still had for the boat. The key for the hitch, the rudder, a bimini frame member, and the spinnaker.
Then down to Princess Auto to pick up a few odds and ends. Soon we'll bring her home. I can hardly wait.

Apr. 9, 2011 - Well, today I brought Winded home. The van did a great job of towing her. A few things on the trailer need to be fixed and/or upgraded but all together
it tows quite nicely. Chatted with Bob while I was waiting for Sue to bring some wiring tools for me. (I made the harness 6" too short) Seems the boat's
been sitting in their shed for more than 19 years. It was there when they bought the house 19 years ago.
Spent some time unpacking her, took the mast off, the boom out, and then tried the electrics. The good news is the lights all work. I will need to spend
some time cleaning up the wiring later.
So in the coming weeks the plan is:
1. lift her off the trailer and then repaint and redo the trailer.
2. pressure wash the exterior and polish it all up again.
3. fix up some of the hardware.
4. polish up the mast, boom and stainless steel railings.
5. redo the woodwork.
6. check the keel and redo that if necessary.
7. set up the rudder properly.
8. build the mast raising system.
9. go sailing.

See, got it all worked out. Now to get done.

Met Mike, paid him and picked up the keys, sails, cushions, spinnaker pole, tiller and a few odds and ends.
Went over to look at the boat and was pleasantly surprised at how clean the inside was. Apparently Mike has the rudder in the back of his garage
still as well as the spinnaker sail. We'll make arrangements to get that all from him later. Took some pictures so that I can figure out what needs
work on her.