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Started this project last year shortly before we returned to the states.  I started sanding a scuff coat for some touch up varnishing of the brightwork, and knew these corners were bad.  I was hoping I could fill them with thickened epoxy, but this one was really bad.

So off it came, and of course the glass cracked in the process.  We got replacement scratch resistant lexan and some new teak in Socal and once again used my buddy's garage in Huntington Beach to mill the teak parts for a new frame.  That's about as far as I got before we left.



as it sits for now
Which leads to the next project.  Thinking that I would magically complete the new frame and finish this project "right away", I didn't have all the sealant in as per the above photo, and of course it leaked.  And dribbled.  And pooled in the headliner.   Right above the VHF.  And onto & into it.  It died.  Not too big a deal since we weren't planning any use for Discovery before we took off.  Plus it was a non marine unit circa maybe early 80's that barely worked, and you couldn't read the display too see what channel it was on.  Good excuse to get rid of it and upgrade,  especially since it is one of the most important pieces of safety gear.

photo from the yachtworld listing. the black box behind/under it is a stereo speaker
When we got back I replaced it with a icom VHF unit that is waterproof and pretty rugged.  Also got the remote command mic which is installed in the cockpit within reach of the helm.






We plan on adding an icom SSB in the furure, which will fit below the VHF.






Comments

  1. UnknownOctober 8, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Good work Terry!

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    1. Myron svDiscoveryOctober 8, 2013 at 4:24 PM

      Thanks, brother. This post in honor of your birthday, National CB 10-4 Day HAHA!

      [DISCLAIMER!] I did not use CB and VHF in the same sentence....

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  2. NeilOctober 9, 2013 at 3:27 AM

    Useful to know that the window glass comes out from the outside!

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    1. Myron svDiscoveryOctober 9, 2013 at 7:36 AM

      yeah, much less work removing the outside trim than the inside one

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