WorkPage

I've set up this page to show some of the work we're doing to improve, repair, update and make Lilinoe more enjoyable for us.

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To most, the BBQ is one of the most important items on the boat...it is for us as we routinely cook outside, keeping the heat from the cabin.

I ditched the old single-pole, pivoting Magma BBQ mount and built this folding-down tripod mount. Soon, I'll add a small cutting board that will fit across the top two rails.

Works great and is extremely sturdy!

Adding a little more counter-space in the galley is always desired...for this simple project I cut a restaurant-sized cutting board down to size to fit over the sink...when I first dropped in, fit so good I could not get it out, so cut small angles out of the near corners to slip your fingers in and lift

I was really bothered at the location of the engine panel on Lilinoe. It was located at foot-level, in the cockpit, port side. Problems: can't see the panel and when cockpit took a good dousing, the panel was underwater -- no go!

So, moved it up to back of cabin...used a couple different woods, added a small sunbrella cover, re-routed the feed cable and wa-la, a nice, easily seen engine gauge set.

Due to 2nd mate's request, I'm going to add a pad to the cover so when one is sitting facing aft, there's a nice, cushy backrest...

Not the best picture, but here I've added a second wheel...one that holds both the monitor steering system lines and autohelm belt. Adjusted the lines running from Monitor; have yet to mount the autohelm...will let you know how it works out...

	This is the one I'm really enjoying...calling it my mini-bimini. Keeps the sun off, yet the mizzen is free to swing. Soon will add side curtains and life-line skirts...

	Ohhh...the teak work! These two pic's are obviously not of the completed project, but show how I did bring this project home. Nothing like having your cockpit teak laid out on the floor...if anything, I could sit on it and watch Captain Ron on the TV!

The propane system was originally mounted on the cabin top, on "lightly" glassed plywood. Though the system is great, the location and condition of the mounting board necessitated work. This pic shows my re-build of the mounting board out of industrial sized cutting board. I do have a fiberglass cover that goes on top.

	OK, almost summer here (2002) and there are some swimming holes calling my name (all outside Tokyo Bay!). Have had this folding ladder for a couple years...finally a little time to get it setup. It is the type where you drill holes and install stainless mounting clips. Heck with more holes, to I mounted it on a beefy piece of teak that slips behind the toe rail and is secured by a couple short lines. Underway, it is out of the water and secured forward on the lifelines.
	It now Jan of 2004...lot of exterior teak projects working. This picture and the next are of the toerails being setup inside prior to bringing out to Lilinoe. These are "beafier" and original; 2" wide by 1.5" tall.
	This is a closeup of the scarf joint...worked OK, but next time I'll use an angle cut to mate the ends. That way will get more surface area for the resin to grip.
	This is the cut, assembly and resin of now wood bases for both the main and mizzen. I chose to run the grain up-and-down rather than a single piece with horizontal running grain...intent is to support the mast weight better without compressing...
	Clamped and setting picture. This block being assempled for the mizzen...the new main block sits next to it.
	First picture of the bowsprit re-build...here getting the length and outer shape correct. Clamps holding the lateral beams while resin sets. Through-bolts were also used.
	This picture shows additional support lengths installed...
	Clamps removed...now beginning to shape to fit the hardware.
	Here about 80% of the way done...bowsprit is all together minus the stainless. Yes, the design is different than the original lattice schedule...but looks just as great!