There is hope from the sea, but none from the grave.

- Irish Proverb

Thursday, July 5, 2007

Exterior Upgrades








  • Lift off companionway doors (self made)
  • Drop leaf cockpit table (self made)
  • VariProp feathering prop
  • Spare 10 lb. LPG Tank
  • In Mast Furling Mainsail Cover (self made)

Interior Upgrades







  • 16,000 BTU Polar Bay AC/Heat
  • Carpeting (marine grade indoor/outdoor)
  • Stove top cover (cutting/pastry board)
  • 17" Flat Panel TV/DVD

Add On Items & Upgrades

Below are some of the items added so far to make the journey more feasible. Some items are for safety, while others for making our life aboard a little easier and more pleasant. There is still much to go and it will most likely continue for the foreseeable future.

  • Companionway Door
  • Drop leaf Cockpit Table
  • Cabin Sole Carpeting (LD likes this as he doesn't slide while running around the cabin)
  • Stove Top Cutting Board (increases counter space)
  • Cover For Mainsail (furling)
  • Dinghy & Motor (PortaBote & Nissan 5hp)
  • Laundry Washer (portable)
  • Spare LP Tank (Worthington 10lb.) & Mounting Bracket
  • TV/DVD (17")
  • Adjust - Eze Wrenches (1-7/8")
  • Cordless Tools (Dewalt 18v)
  • Feathering Prop (VariProp)
  • Guide Book Mid Atlantic
  • Guide Book Southern US & Bahamas
  • Guide Book Thornless Path
  • Navionics 16XG USA-EAST
  • Generator (Honda EU 2000i)
  • ACR DistresS.O.S.™ Night Signal
  • ACR GLOBALFIX 406 CAT I EPIRB
  • ACR Rapid Ditch Bag
  • Carbon Monoxide Alarm
  • Delta Anchor 35 lb.
  • Thermablanket

Electronics

  • ICOM M402 VHF
  • Raymarine C80 Multifunction Navigation Display
  • Raymarine ST60 Wind System, Depth & Speed
  • Garmin 76CSx Handheld GPS (for backup)

36 MK II Specifications

Dimensions -

  • LOA: 36'04",
  • LWL: 30'03",
  • Beam: 11'11",
  • Draft: 4'5",
  • Bridge Clearance: 52'2"
Displacement -
  • 14,100,
  • Ballast: 6,600,
Engine -
  • Single Diesel,
  • HP: 35 (Universal),
Tankage -
  • Fuel: 25 gal,
  • Water: 80 gal
  • Holding: 17 gal