Hilda Winter Works 2023

[craigmc67]

We started on Hilda’s 2023 maintenance a couple of weeks ago at Robins yard.

As I am quickly discovering nothing with boats is easy or straightforward and always full of unwelcome surprises.

our first task was to sorting a a previous repair where someone for what ever reason decided to have a number of joints directly next to each other resulting in four joints next to each other and as always we discovered a few others the also needed attention so Robin setting about stripping back everything that needed to be replaced.

I meanwhile under  the patient guidance Of Robin set about removing what was left of the steel screws that were used to fix the chine boards, it was a laborious task but eventually I have completed that and next week we will replace them with new stainless screws.

Next on my list was to remove the prop and cutlass bearing and as normal one of the screws securing the bearing was broken and I had to drill it out as I’m a bit of a novice Dave was on hand to give some advice 

still lots to do including repairs to the transom moving the exhaust, repainting the hull the list is endless 🤦‍♂️but Robin is doing a great job so we are moving in the right direction.

[BroadAmbition]

Nice one. Well done 

Griff

[Karizma]

that cutlass bearing housing brought back memories for me on what we've just done to ours!!!! 

looking forward to watching the progress - keep up the good work

[craigmc67]

I have been following your journey, I have to get the old cutlass bearing pressed out so I can measure up for a replacement, It wasn’t too badly worn but was leaking where it was fixed to the keel as the screw weren’t tight and one head had come away due to electrolysis 

[Happy]

  In some ways I am glad I don't have a boat anymore, but I really do miss it! Good luck.