https://www.denize2.com/news daily 0.75 2020-11-18 https://www.denize2.com/news/denize-ii-is-here monthly 0.5 2020-03-02 https://www.denize2.com/news/finally-back-on-denize-ii monthly 0.5 2020-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1588925134641-GYW89M7AWKC0E5HF72NR/IMG_5726.jpeg Latest News - Finally back on DENIZE II... 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Her father Muhittin Öney was one of Turkey’s prominent yachtsmen and she spent her childhood years living, racing, cruising with her family. Her family built, owned and sailed on sailing yachts Keyfim, Sim, Kerme, and Mistral for over 40 years. Banu loves dinghy sailing and used to be a competitive Laser sailor. Banu worked as an academic at various universities in Turkey and USA. After completing her PhD at the University of California, Santa Barbara, she taught and conducted research at Bogazici University in Turkey as well as the University of Delaware and University of Ilinois, Chicago, in the US. She quit academia after brain aneurysm surgery in 2005. Denize II is her second “big boat”. She has sailed from the Turkish coast to the Greek Islands, Red Sea, and Western Mediterranean multiple times before she set off towards that Atlantic Ocean. Banu’s articles on cruising have been published in Naviga and Yelken Dünyası magazines in Turkey. She also lectures on her journeys in boat shows and other gatherings. She is the author of Ada ile Denizden Denize, a children’s book about her travels with her beloved Portuguese Water Dog ADA. Banu met Peter in Gibraltar in 2009 and they have been cruising together happily since. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1575274889603-Y1A8CC6NE31C0LNOBLQF/IMG_3443.jpeg Banu Peter and ADA - ADA the Sailor Dog ADA is a Portuguese Water Dog, born in 2008. She lived aboard Denize II since she was 3 months old. She loves to swim, chase seagulls and fetch toys. Ada crossed the Atlantic Ocean twice so far. She is now getting ready to sail to the South Pacific. Her favorite toys are stuffed white rabbits. Ada calls all stuffed toys “rabbits”. ADA is Peter’s “service dog”. You can read the story of ADA and Banu sailing around the world in “ ADA ile Denizden Denize ”, a children’s book written by Banu Öney and illustrated by Demet Kitiş. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1575274732833-KEF7PH3YGRUPQ2SMW4M3/image.jpg Banu Peter and ADA - Peter Saggers Peter started sailing as a boy on a ketch rigged commercial fishing vessel on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. He has been a liveaboard sailor most of his adult life. Peter is a professional boatbuilder, who likes to develop innovative solutions to construction issues and readily embraces new materials and technologies Peter has sailed the North and South Pacific Oceans, parts of the Southern Ocean, South China Sea, Indian Ocean, Tasman Sea, Mediterranean Sea and the North and South Atlantic Oceans, either doing deliveries, or as a skipper on other owners’ cruising boats, or lazily cruising on his own boats. He has a Commercially Endorsed RYA YachtMaster Offshore Certificate. Peter has made multiple modifications to Denize II to improve her performance and liveability. 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It had served us well over the last few years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582973626459-Z1ONQ6FQ49U0KCQBU0EL/cheers.jpeg Seattle to San Francisco Celebrating our arrival in San Francisco. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582972710380-KHJ0SBHS2G095HOJ7OOA/DSC_0025.jpeg Seattle to San Francisco We will miss Puget Sound. Sept. 14, 2016. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582973015305-RVHR7JCXHF0LMRU0ZXRJ/fullsizeoutput_ee1.jpeg Seattle to San Francisco Sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge and entering San Francisco Bay at midnight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582972829452-ZHZ6EP015Z9OMGB7CC3V/rowenabanu.jpeg Seattle to San Francisco Rowena and Banu enjoying the early hours of the day. https://www.denize2.com/sanfranciscosandiego daily 0.75 2020-02-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582970885274-7JRTRKJH4M0OW16MO1NK/DSC_0181.jpeg San Francisco to San Diego https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582971174989-AMPNBB2F4TGHFJ0812BO/IMG_4307.jpeg San Francisco to San Diego Avalon Harbor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582971453545-UW4OA99CJW138FTHYD8U/IMG_4357.jpeg San Francisco to San Diego Departure from Los Angeles before sunlight! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582970633364-6TIOV20NSNMJ2Z8QIYDB/DSC_0121.jpeg San Francisco to San Diego Sailing by the University of California Santa Barbara where Banu had done her PhD. in the 80s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582971723806-20S7F5Y123R57KPEXZBF/image-asset.jpeg San Francisco to San Diego San Diego, California. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582971014509-JK9SDCDJPBROJ3K2P4V8/IMG_4115.jpeg San Francisco to San Diego Sailing alongside the dolphins (Taffy Raphael Photography) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582969759259-9BQIVYNF2CKQUCMGH8V3/IMG_3802.jpeg San Francisco to San Diego The Golden Gate Bridge is finally behind us… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582969960233-RB8E1YT0GSSS1VFRKYFH/IMG_3857.jpeg San Francisco to San Diego Santa Cruz Harbor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582971609101-MLG88QA1NA0UOOJ29OEL/IMG_4421.jpeg San Francisco to San Diego Anchored in Mission Bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582971898480-2B6RPVQN2S7OTO1VB0PN/IMG_4442.jpeg San Francisco to San Diego Denize II in Chula Vista Marina in San Diego Bay. https://www.denize2.com/the-basic-boat daily 0.75 2020-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1575396765337-8LMJCYQ6WIAAOHW8XKLM/Exterior.png The Original Boat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1575396778299-0VR9HCZHVZKUR2NP25IS/Interior2.png The Original Boat https://www.denize2.com/home daily 1.0 2020-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1575517566620-IAVPGN7LTDB0QHG52BDZ/untitled-2200176.jpeg Home https://www.denize2.com/harddodger daily 0.75 2020-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1575521574830-KUIRP20IA1RVTBEYEJWA/P1020066.jpg Hard Dodger Completed form work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1575591431312-DCZRMLNEWZPPM44Y4VEW/Dodger5.jpg Hard Dodger Applying polyester putty in the paint shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1575520671101-A93X3TJNG3VWBU0IPK9I/Dodger2.jpg Hard Dodger Building the mould-frame structure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1575591009033-FL0B03S52HA1JQMHULQU/Dodger4.jpeg Hard Dodger Making the base for the window mould. Frames and stringers were then fitted over the wooden shape and later a sheet of thin steel attached to make the form for the acrylic windows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1575520935042-IF80D7URXHGEQ77C0GUL/Dodger1.jpg Hard Dodger The finished dodger! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1575591281654-RMAM1AAQ0ROJL7H9JL30/Dodger6.jpeg Hard Dodger Window detail. https://www.denize2.com/watertanks daily 0.75 2020-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1575607332172-DISIN56YXJH7TND28I0J/WaterTank9.jpeg Water Tanks Fastening the lids in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1575606570208-95V4T4YMCSEPN14RL8EU/WaterTank3.jpeg Water Tanks Pre-pregging the glass for the tank liner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1575606696959-S0X7R5YNTTBUDH1YDVFP/WaterTank5.jpeg Water Tanks Glassing and baffles completed. Solid timber at the inboard sides of all and preglassed plywood at the outboard sides of the center tanks either side of the cable channel form the sealing faces for the tops. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1575605935979-XARW8SBJM6AAQXYNB76S/WaterTank1.jpeg Water Tanks Ballast floors have been ground for the inboard face of the tanks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1575606990978-U2JPGIHVH17DPBU976BQ/WaterTank6.jpeg Water Tanks Tank tops have been rebated for sealant, glassed, and sanded. They are ready to glue in place. This one for the center tank with the cable channel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1575607052928-8IMAAU1LMJQ5GZ2K7V1A/WaterTank7.jpeg Water Tanks Applying sealant to the tank lid that goes over the cable channel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1575606261690-1UILRN8VP175KJSFR6VS/P1010709.jpeg Water Tanks The mould for the cable trough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1575607212972-NB16Z6H06YVVZ1N3OUO2/TaterTank31.jpeg Water Tanks Glassing the corners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1575607150043-JF92A8IJ5X4AOSCVDZU7/WaterTank8.jpeg Water Tanks Glassing the baffles before installation. To seal the end grain of the plywood where the baffles have their venting holes PVC pipe plugs with masking tape are laid into oversized cutouts filled with thickened epoxy. https://www.denize2.com/cabinsole daily 0.75 2020-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1576034575848-JCU5ATU6U688PBM9PTDI/CabinSole8.jpeg Cabin Sole Laying the sole planks onto a removable section. The end grain of the plywood is sealed off with tongued and grooved edge pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1576034496972-OEST5U2WXKASOS7Z0ZC5/CabinSole6.jpeg Cabin Sole Marking out the margin board layout https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1576034381225-G7QKELKR7C7F6JB5BG3L/CabinSole5.jpeg Cabin Sole As we lacked a vacuum pump during this project, various clamping methods had to be devised to hold the material in place https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1576034532976-G0ABWIUBP5J83QTN7ZP8/CabinSole7.jpeg Cabin Sole First the sole planks are glued to the plywood backing and then the roughly nibbed border fitted. Once glued in place the exact groove for the ash inlay is cut with a trimmer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1576039997774-VAN35M4V0ECBLFZE37RA/P1020013.jpeg Cabin Sole The inevitable hand sanding!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1576033132262-VG4Y72YCO5OHGFBZCF0D/CabinSole2.jpeg Cabin Sole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1576034139674-OFM716T62EWZ57K941GL/Cabin+Sole4.jpeg Cabin Sole My usual disorganised jumble of stuff ! The home built bench saw was very accurate, despite appearance. Router Table with the corner cutting jig also worked well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1576033825290-WXQLZ2W422S77BR8PQLQ/CabinSole3.jpeg Cabin Sole All the borders have their grain aligned to leave no end grain exposed. https://www.denize2.com/watermaker daily 0.75 2020-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1576047750661-M6R3IL0T6HS37D7EA2IL/WM5.jpeg Water Maker The base plate bolted to the engine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584662263412-QP3ATRNLPJEILYMJ9SY8/IMG_2142.jpeg Water Maker The membrane now lives in the Port Lazarette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584662137557-HV1YGRRV4TL1GRIP9RRN/IMG_2102.jpeg Water Maker The bracket shown above with the valve installed. Despite appearances all have worked flawlessly for 8 years! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584662075174-LIN1O7NAOFCDENO22D14/IMG_2136.jpeg Water Maker The lift (pre delivery pump) is mounted below the waterline since it is an impeller pump that may not self prime. The pressure switch illuminates a light showing delivery pressure on the remote control panel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584662101604-JRAPZ0PZQW6SQWAQTGTF/IMG_2111.jpeg Water Maker An admittedly crude looking valve mount has a simple cam that activates 1of 2 micro switches to show whether raw (salt) or product (flush) water is being directed to the pressure pump. This photo taken after 8 years of service, and before the micro switches had their contacts cleaned! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1576047536805-PORO69LZ0QP9XUP77RXU/WM2.jpeg Water Maker Building the bracket. The mounting plates that bolt to the engine are complete and a temporary jig to hold the drive pulleys in place welded on. This meant all alignment of pump and alternator could be done in the workshop. The modifications to the electro mechanical clutch have been completed. Our good friend Attila is welding the base for the alternator. This automotive model did not do well and was replaced with the large frame one (shown in the top photo) in the Canary Islands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1576047811400-UR0NDO8CZIS4GJYM4JRL/WM6.jpeg Water Maker Up and running, raising pressure to 60 bar increases output to 3 liters per minute but a lower pressure still gives a little over 2.5 liters and puts less strain on everything. Depending on both water temperature and salinity this can vary by over a liter per minute. This reading is in the relatively warm salty Med. In Alaska we were making 3.5-4 liters/min in some of the bays we anchored in. Pressure is adjusted with the valve on the panel. There is also a safety valve incorporated into the system that limits maximum pressure to 60 bar in the event of any failure to the adjusting mechanism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1576047694889-W4P6NJ9956DW2ACP1VCJ/WM4.jpeg Water Maker The mount almost finished. The weight of the pump bears on the lower plate but it is bolted in place with the top piece. Once in place the confined nature of the engine room prohibited access under the bracket so no bolts could be placed there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1576046164397-YUAAAS3GJA0976NKVAGO/WM1.jpeg Water Maker High pressure pump and high output large frame alternator share the same mounting plate. It is bolted to the engine and also has an extra engine mount to take the weight. This is positioned exactly in line with the center of the crankshaft which should be close to the axis on which the engine vibrates or moves against the inertia of the drive train. The purpose of this mount is to reduce the load on the engine to bracket connection not increase it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1576047620255-VE6E2EZU55513IZVNUW1/WM3.jpeg Water Maker Engine side view of the mounting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584663654603-HL6X0XFOUL6JOBVLXQCP/IMG_2104.jpg Water Maker A rather agricultural looking bracket holds the valve that directs the product water to either the tank or overboard via a skin fitting mounted in one of the galley sinks. We sample this water with a salt gauge before switching to the tank. Micro switches illuminate the appropriate warning lights on the control panel. Without these warning lights it was too easy to start the pump and inadvertently send water to the tank prior to testing. https://www.denize2.com/solararch daily 0.75 2020-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1578538810760-G0X67G1R4J01KTG827JC/arch3.jpeg Solar Arch Photo 3: A template to visually check the aesthetics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1578594568030-WLEPDGA0XB8RYVRB6MIK/arch10.jpeg Solar Arch Photo 10: Template for the pushpit welding, inner and outer skins for the top radius. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1578595026421-P8X79F0I57AMEM5WPY57/arch13.jpeg Solar Arch Photo 13: Blocks and cleats for davits, touch sensitive lights and speakers installed in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1578594670255-J7YJ0UC1J1WM0HS8AKG3/arch11.jpeg Solar Arch Photo 11: Transporting the fitted arch back to the workshop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1578594924782-AQZZN4WFCNAAY09AG2HV/arch12.jpg Solar Arch Photo 12: Filling and fairing before paint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1578594198671-9C86AI4BWYAO01VBNHW2/Arch7.jpg Solar Arch Photo 7: Laminating the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1578595077060-385SZ6DNC4VU4MBBK5KT/arch14.jpeg Solar Arch Photo 14: Hawse pipe and mooring cleat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1578594322605-EV7N7UG9L8CBO6EH7QL2/arch9.jpeg Solar Arch Photo 9: Final fitting and glueing of the top outer radius. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1578538649040-JSKEZSYKSLJN2Y8A96QA/Arch2.jpeg Solar Arch Photo 2: Machining the aluminium base plates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1578538963048-FHNHHAT6Q9RXR5IVPKSS/Arch5.jpeg Solar Arch Photo 5: Moulding the outer radius. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1578538338073-TDS6AHG7CTRDTMMK2151/Arch1.jpeg Solar Arch Photo 1: The final arch with wind generator and antennas installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1578539007549-M6T3TKKZVOR6WAPTPHZC/arch6.jpeg Solar Arch Photo 6: Mould frame for the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1578538885311-P3ERB49O3H39UFB8AIIQ/arch4.jpeg Solar Arch Photo 4: Determining size of the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1578594271583-91SQ7JRJ0EBJXHTAROK6/arch8.jpeg Solar Arch Photo 8: Glueing the top radius inner in place. https://www.denize2.com/bowsprit daily 0.75 2020-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582765380388-S7AQONINAS8SICBHKQ8E/P1060780.jpeg Bowsprit All of the unidirectional carbon fiber for the highly loaded bars for the sprit had to be stretched out to be both perfectly straight and equally loaded. Blocks of wood preglued to both ends of each carbon layer were fastened solidly at one end and then tensioned with a spring balance. They were then fixed in place before the whole gooey mass was clamped together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582765546040-BNRWYM1CUYWJ0Z26MWF5/P1060844.jpeg Bowsprit Making the launch tube in a PVC tube mould https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582765679577-CA4XDH6V2EZO54N8XKBA/P1060858.jpeg Bowsprit Each half had a moulded rebate to joint the two sections together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1578777561239-8AR5LM4P9NWHECY43VAJ/P1070276.jpeg Bowsprit A large diameter sheave through the center of the sprit gives a 2:1purchase for extending the spar. The line goes through a clutch on the launch tube and thence to a cockpit winch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582792844596-ZEGU4ICMKMUQFRBT8W3W/Denize_Main+_Jib_Code0.jpeg Bowsprit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582765759000-AWXLVGFTNLMYAHYRZJDK/P1060955.jpeg Bowsprit Making the stainless fittings to mount the tube. These had to be capable of transferring the 5 tonnes of compression loading into the deck and stem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582765862078-BLQUK1OABKBAVTTBN81L/P1070545.jpeg Bowsprit The extended bowsprit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582765336690-CTII45UX95ZEHBRZRIRS/P1060705.jpeg Bowsprit A router/trimmer in the tool holder being used to turn the foam core. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582765436755-RK2VL5UJWLKMR3N7P0ZY/P1060785.jpeg Bowsprit After the unidirectional carbon core had cured and the blanks sawn to shape pre pregged carbon ribbon was laid on transversely with this basic jig. Then it was vacuum bagged in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582792993921-Z0VGP1FLL3FJVZJ2073P/image002.jpg Bowsprit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582765592122-KP016ORGR7F88KRCZRLU/P1060856.jpeg Bowsprit Vacuum bagging the walls of the launch tube with a PVC tube both inside and out made a clean laminate https://www.denize2.com/atlanticpassage daily 0.75 2020-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1578799402109-GWORW4V9Z2TVL1TKZ8NW/P1020190.jpeg Atlantic Passage 2010 Sailing into the sunset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1578799473279-5SO7Y6AIAXBUG8MEHRKB/BarbadosApproach.jpeg Atlantic Passage 2010 Approaching Carlisle Bay, Barbados on Feb 2nd, 2010. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582571183974-2BLW5C241KB8AO6DTEVY/IMG_3133.jpeg Atlantic Passage 2010 The mahi-mahi that got its revenge! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582571602578-ZSPJB0SXLH5Y78YB9VUO/P1140016.jpeg Atlantic Passage 2010 Peter placing a PVC pipe on the spreaders to reduce chafe on the sail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582585794915-3Y8IX6FMUKEGJ0RLOKM6/IMG_3156.jpeg Atlantic Passage 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582570629770-01BFPHZQN9P5F2TL33XD/P1000259.jpeg Atlantic Passage 2010 Ben, Banu and Peter. Denize II’s 2010 Atlantic Passage crew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582571330215-WA9CLQ0ENOS8T12BI2S4/P1270005.jpeg Atlantic Passage 2010 Surgery on board! Peter stitching his own finger with Ben’s help. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1578798128268-7U7S4R683GQN65FEIHVE/Preparation.jpg Atlantic Passage 2010 Adding chafe protection on lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582585405437-4PU1YZ2CYN7L9MXH0GK1/P1020284.jpeg Atlantic Passage 2010 Time for backgammon… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582571436754-ZRCJ9MT1L6JMFTGEGM0S/P1020278.jpeg Atlantic Passage 2010 Another beautiful sunset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582571785472-5NATCROBVO89P4WZH2GI/IMG_3095.jpeg Atlantic Passage 2010 A typical meal on Denize II’s Atlantic Passage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1578797330656-H2GDXU36F0NINBFOP8OG/IMG_3149.jpg Atlantic Passage 2010 https://www.denize2.com/caribbean daily 0.75 2020-02-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582330974927-XY47KXOHNGLH9553GKNU/P5010407.jpeg Caribbean & Bahamas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582332041286-JF0I4IKSQ6IZJ0LMLXGX/P6110006.jpeg Caribbean & Bahamas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582333572624-NGSWPLC3G3YQ1NF3IILT/P6260029.jpeg Caribbean & Bahamas Waiting for a bridge opening in Fort Lauterdale. https://www.denize2.com/atlantic2014 daily 0.75 2020-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583008192661-S40BRQDEQ5Y5YJ3MIRN6/P1080741.jpeg Atlantic Passage 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583008616232-R67LT2DSZ0WD6NCCCI0W/fullsizeoutput_3aa.jpeg Atlantic Passage 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582937155098-ZJ3YAKZ0FO9AN8K2Z4W0/fullsizeoutput_2b0.jpeg Atlantic Passage 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583008079545-QW6M6P5S4JJS94AASBF7/P1080736.jpg Atlantic Passage 2015 No fish but lots of weeds! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583008757815-P56LMUKEFLX7H6LNXW1L/fullsizeoutput_28a.jpeg Atlantic Passage 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582934303679-CN2EXNXYZNNHHV8NNEIT/fullsizeoutput_171.jpeg Atlantic Passage 2015 Ada is a good companion when under way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582937265726-WILSK1WPKR70CHTNHB4H/P1080661.jpeg Atlantic Passage 2015 I always cook from scratch while crossing oceans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582937207203-BYSK42CA707I7XOOLE1U/fullsizeoutput_395.jpeg Atlantic Passage 2015 This passage was always cloudy, always windy with lots of squalls. https://www.denize2.com/gibraltar daily 0.75 2020-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582336554839-2ENA6DHDWKL0TF1SM121/IMG_3023.jpeg Gibraltar Morocco Canary Islands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582337043859-Q1X0FXSMGCXZSKFI84SD/P1030231.jpeg Gibraltar Morocco Canary Islands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582337216440-P77FEFOI9GO43Y32DGNZ/P1020039.jpeg Gibraltar Morocco Canary Islands https://www.denize2.com/gibraltar-1 daily 0.75 2020-04-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582429143980-ID527KOKUU6ROTCBJ5M9/IMG_0479.jpeg gibraltar The approach to Gibraltar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582428597512-4EI8Z0641M4K7CP2JMWQ/IMG_3025.jpeg gibraltar The late Thanksgiving Dinner, 2009 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582428941843-LCS3YD66RVMZSEI201SF/IMG_3001.jpeg gibraltar Streets of Gibraltar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1587258717751-VO8JRWV2XGWL6RZI6THO/PB220059.jpeg gibraltar The city from the hills above… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582428692573-KJ7PCYVCTBZSQF14D0MQ/IMG_3002.jpeg gibraltar Provisioning in Gibraltar. https://www.denize2.com/morocco daily 0.75 2020-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582433170479-FAMGS80OA10BXX6UMSBU/fullsizeoutput_116.jpeg morocco Essaouira was a step back into history. Traditional dhows built right on the waters edge with hand tools, stone buildings showing the passage of time lining the narrow streets, men dressed in dishdasha, and not in some Disneyesque attempt to impress tourists, made the city enchanting. We were hoping to spend a few days here, but when we realized strong winds approaching had to beat a hasty departure. Instead of checking out this charming city we rushed out of the harbor to get to Agadir sooner than later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582431268588-2KWJICXVGY4NHZMX4D9A/PC120011.jpeg morocco Entering Bou Reg Reg Harbour with the swell behind us was quite an experience. The marina had sent a guide boat to lead us in. We would be stuck in Rabat for almost two weeks because of severe weather. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582432919942-HOM393CU5VZ3TJOL0JGF/PC220186.jpeg morocco We had enough time to take the train from Rabat to Marakkesh. We stayed at this riad in the old medina of Marrakesh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582433001788-1FSBZ55Z0EUBWI5WIQFI/P1010016.jpeg morocco Fishermen on our approach to Rabat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582433477267-WKWF5BBLPF6QFJTDIOLF/image-asset.jpeg morocco Agadir, our last stop before crossing over to Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582433062183-J1FKBWGK2OG7DCOMFDFB/P1030226.jpeg morocco Local fishing boats in Essaouira were painted the deepest blue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582431943248-23W36CFKRPB4V3ACHBZT/IMG_3031+2.jpeg morocco Destination Rabat, Morocco. The wind was from the southwest. We motorsailed from Gibraltar to Rabat. https://www.denize2.com/lanzarote daily 0.75 2020-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582437523041-B3WJVZI1TUNSJJFS973S/P1000259.jpeg lanzarote Our Atlantic crew Ben, Banu and Peter…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582438016521-R7AW4QTU70VEPJZKY3G3/IMG_3066.jpeg lanzarote Peter servicing the cockpit winches as Ben checks weather on his computer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582438123269-HRVVIL2SD26W1HUTAZHE/P1020039+2.jpeg lanzarote Lanzarote is a busy sailing center with many boats departing here for the trip across the Atlantic Ocean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582437904011-V9U8PSRWUZDSO86RW5J5/IMG_3080.jpeg lanzarote We had only one bike and that was OK! Especially since Banu got the free ride. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582438749555-27HKNA7V0KNKBAKYNGIG/image.jpg lanzarote Vasco, Bernie’s Portuguese Water Dog, waving us “goodbye” as we leave Lanzarote for our trip across the Atlantic Ocean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582437400440-YVGIB34M1PQ7F8I4WHNN/P1020021.jpeg lanzarote Entering Lanzarote Harbour at dusk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582438190142-5H7DD87UDR9THUXNFJO1/P1000227.jpeg lanzarote The island is covered with volcanic lava. https://www.denize2.com/nonskid daily 0.75 2020-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582501016714-V3VKC67OXAF69JQA9TG2/IMG_2541.jpeg nonskid https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582502601806-TZQ3MDCZWA5N6LKN5LO7/IMG_2540.jpeg nonskid The finished job… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582502152357-AUVOWRELLL2M924SGT1X/skid.jpg nonskid Sanding the moulded nonskid off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582502316894-901XQR5UHM0W0LEPT62G/IMG_2537.jpeg nonskid Spreading the material. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582502242118-CZYZ9HJ9MTSHS0H4CJQX/IMG_2524.jpeg nonskid Masking the nonskid panels. https://www.denize2.com/spinnakerpole daily 0.75 2020-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582567311052-F7MCAJ6I5G3NJXTDS6NI/IMG_4935.jpeg spinnakerpole A lanyard made of a dyneema sleeve with a shock cord core is clipped to the life lines when lowering and raising the pole up or down the mast. This stops the pole swinging wildly around. Once in position it is clipped back on the pole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582567043824-9VONVLCZGXWX1VVK97YH/IMG_0306.jpeg spinnakerpole Glueing the two halves together https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582566850875-UFLAXQD5WWAC7E63AG4M/IMG_5335.jpeg spinnakerpole Gluing up the half sections. The moulds were shaped to hold each strake securely in position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584819875600-213BAO75NZNK6E3T6LZY/IMG_5374.jpg spinnakerpole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582567279407-7E7N1YVDG11NZ1SQWW6D/IMG_0511.jpeg spinnakerpole Turning the Delrin spacers for the end fittings. An old file ground to shape makes a good tool to turn the rounded shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582567383305-1RSCLQMDQHE8KDYF08Z4/IMG_4938.jpeg spinnakerpole Leather protection prevents the baby and shrouds from damaging the lacquer finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582566983609-P9G1DHP336UXCT0CYLAT/IMG_5342.jpeg spinnakerpole One half rounded to its finished shape https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582569468611-E0779MP3CS6SOL19BCWX/IMG_0303.jpeg spinnakerpole Block plane clamped to a simple jig both shapes the individual strakes for the pole taper and bevels the edges to the correct angle for jointing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582567110860-8R1WA2AX8L74LRDG5PCM/IMG_5371.jpeg spinnakerpole Tyre valve fitted into a temporary end cap to enable equal pressure internally as the vacuum on the outside was pulled down. Making the initial tube over length allowed the vacuum bag to be sealed onto the tube rather than having to go over the support brackets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582567195771-ME6KP67BAA0FH62VCWYD/IMG_0322.jpeg spinnakerpole Vacuum being applied, only a few more inches of mercury to go. Surplus resin is already seeping into the absorbent scrim through the perforated plastic laid over the peel ply. https://www.denize2.com/battens daily 0.75 2020-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582595773818-ETLWLWJY2AEIXIITB1LU/batten.jpeg battens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582604561212-KL7UDUID7DFXK1VSA5CP/P1060946.jpeg battens A little test, and yes!! The leech end stays straight and the batten bends at the desired 40% of cord length when given a little pressure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582595904231-EDAUIU5V38OI8C4X2R7I/batten04.jpeg battens Cutting the pre pregged kevlar into double bias strips for the portion of the batten that needs the most flexibility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582596154255-Q6CPEPCSKWSKR9V83DY8/P1060893.jpeg battens Adding the absorbent scrim that soaks up any surplus resin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582596098960-DN6FVMGNLLWC3MPBZRU0/P1060911+2.jpeg battens Ready to start the vacuum pump for the final kevlar lamination. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582596232546-7PEKMFE2JNOQ1GY0SSCV/P1060944.jpeg battens Kevlar and core pieces that determine the batten shape when loaded. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582595842746-398ONO9KOZWNTA46LYO2/batten03.jpeg battens Peter and Deniz laying the pre pregged carbon into the aluminium mould. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1582596416117-OKJQOQTVHKUHSQ1185U5/P1070265.jpeg battens According to the sailmaker at Doyles loft the sail shape looks pretty good. https://www.denize2.com/hudsonriver daily 0.75 2020-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583121957172-NROOPHFHEE7LE3MJKX8B/NewburghBeaconBridge.jpeg Hudson River to Erie Canal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583123176886-G6WF97K5X0I1PSX54MUN/IMG_0533.jpeg Hudson River to Erie Canal Unstepping the mast at Castleton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583121282139-1BHE8FED3T26B6JP8H3M/westpoint.jpeg Hudson River to Erie Canal Sailing past the West Point Academy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583123257890-5EV3TD954DR7U1J2NR4Z/IMG_0561.jpeg Hudson River to Erie Canal Ready to continue on the Erie Canal with mast stepped down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583122116732-QWA7NSMQKS8AHTMJ7S5O/fullsizeoutput_14b.jpeg Hudson River to Erie Canal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583121057300-W3PJMI0624D4CGWEHCKS/P1090560.jpeg Hudson River to Erie Canal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583122270790-GA0JXNF1B86L0NVWZEIB/IMG_0522.jpeg Hudson River to Erie Canal Building the cradle for the mast. https://www.denize2.com/boom daily 0.75 2020-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583124793125-9DUB5JYG95E5DB9OLM3L/boom2626.jpeg boom Mainsheet, boombrake and vang tang. Sail bag in this photo was about to be retired. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583124513772-5EL0MRCNOBPCFUAZRZH9/IMG_1285.jpeg boom Mould frames set up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583124709855-1VHAX4Z6MUP0PGTVPAX3/IMG_1311.jpeg boom Gooseneck bars glued in and foam wings almost complete. Top chord lying on the bench has had carbon laminated to it. This was made of two laminations of Douglas Fir, the second is inside the boom. By the time this boom was made all the original cast components of the gooseneck had failed and been replaced with parts machined from solid billet and bushed with bronze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583124667819-14YD4EK0N6EQ2FPR7WKF/IMG_1289.jpeg boom First laminates in position https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583124761851-6CHMNIWJVVNYA9DUTEBQ/IMG_1342.jpeg boom Shiny with resin about to be sanded off for paint. The extra glass for impact resistance against the cap shrouds shows as an obvious bulge here but was faired out before painting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583186689165-9S1SZS3WYSJQXA5CJET2/IMG_2307.jpeg boom Boom with new lazy bag installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583205834034-EZXWTD92E5526XFXNRTI/IMG_1307.jpg boom Milling the gooseneck bars https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583206044372-07VQWSU1HK9EKVMQD4ZG/IMG_1347.jpg boom The method used to accurately align all the sheave axle bushes, in this photo a solid block of timber drilled in the mill and clamped in place is the guide for leech sheaves. For the gooseneck ends the holes milled in the composite bars were used. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583186599038-EN8UDXVPSC2JW6NG84XK/IMG_2307.jpg boom https://www.denize2.com/washingmachine daily 0.75 2020-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583135372821-TWSPV3SBE1VT58WUJO4W/P1030217+2.jpeg washingmachine Now what do we do?!! Measure and design the new tank, figure out how to get it in and plumb it in place, discover that the deck fitting for emptying has to be moved, add a macerator pump between the head and the tank, install access ports to make future plumbing checks or hose replacement, only difficult, not impossible… Move all the shower plumbing, reroute the heating ducting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583136612624-XGGK9Y54HPECVV5HNCLB/P1020948.jpeg washingmachine What were we thinking? Where are we going to put this monster? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583136419311-HFI9WEW07CZXEDFJICI7/fullsizeoutput_3f1.jpeg washingmachine Being able to do laundry in our own machine instead of random laundromats has been a great luxury! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583135446189-9Z6IU2KA3ANEQYLXDNEH/P1090398.jpg washingmachine All the cosmetic bits had to be both water tight, since this was to remain a usable shower, and removable to allow service of the machine and the holding bolts substantial. This thing weighed 30 kilos. A formidable load if the boat was being tossed around at sea. https://www.denize2.com/yd2016-1 daily 0.75 2020-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583190520978-0G6X5UDIRB70XD90ZACR/YD-2016-05.png yd2016-1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583190698275-ZP4JU2QG1Y4J6PQ162WH/YD-2016-05%3A3.png yd2016-1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583190641720-LE9NTMO2SO98169WRXIM/YD-2016-05%3A2.png yd2016-1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583190745485-NAEXU4YVSYM7FLFIXC82/YD-2016-05%3A4.png yd2016-1 https://www.denize2.com/yd201601 daily 0.75 2020-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583210496560-MUDOSKOIFW15G23ZZ388/YD201601B.png yd201601 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1583210419878-ANLO0U08CF6QLH87V8PB/YD201601A.png yd201601 https://www.denize2.com/dieseltank daily 0.75 2020-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584075201864-YJUTO1GX6VRPN2RW9JN4/IMG_0369.jpeg dieseltank Glass to the sides and top flange almost completed. The small bulges at the corners of the tank, although most likely solid glass and resin, were none the less ground back glassed over with small patches and the entire tank brushed with more epoxy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584074774977-QKBCNG6GKJ907EPMRNOQ/IMG_0347.jpeg dieseltank Placing the pre pregged glass into the tank https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584074618248-606RVS1JTC4QVJ892M87/IMG_5421.jpeg dieseltank Determining the tank size. The cylinder behind me is our water maker membrane, later to be moved to the lazaret. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584076843787-D2JBSAYPRD80HN593QRO/IMG_0477.jpeg dieseltank Milling the “O” ring groove into the fittings plate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584077728880-QLJDJD8BH20S455GMGAN/IMG_2343.jpeg dieseltank All the pipe work. Two way valves switch the fuel supply and return lines between the port and starboard tanks. The supply line also has its own shut off as well. The inflow vent line has its non return valve. Electrical connections for the fuel gauge are made through an Acetal Delrin insulator sealed with “O” rings through the aluminum plate as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584081505070-MIASJN7JR2KKKTT2I8ZN/IMG_2332.jpeg dieseltank Fuel filling vent line installed in the tank and run through the fill pipe. Expanded PTFE Tape gasket in place. All the screws that go into the baffles have short lengths of PTFE with pre punched holes as individual gaskets. The PTFE Tape comes with an adhesive tape on one side so positioning all these gaskets accurately was very easy. https://www.denize2.com/interior daily 0.75 2020-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584490429465-JXJW8VINYPMPB4BVQ7GZ/forward1.jpeg interiorfurniture Forward Cabin, Version 1.2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584511329625-L57ND3Z1F44H1NHIXJQX/P1050195.jpeg interiorfurniture Port Aft Cabin, Version 2.0 Versions 2.1- 2.4 to be added! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584511726357-WA7TX0SFESIETFT93BVG/P1050237.jpeg interiorfurniture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584593222257-FIYSLTB87XBZUZBUPOAM/image.png interiorfurniture New upholstery, and bookcase https://www.denize2.com/forwardcabin daily 0.75 2020-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584580209900-SPRGWTZVXXTOXGSHKAWJ/image-asset.jpeg forwardcabin Banu staples the new vinyl to the bunk side cosmetic trim pieces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584580148367-5A5E7MKV1DI9L400A9Q7/IMG_5400.jpeg forwardcabin Deniz trims the bulkhead cutouts to match the vinyl covered trim sections. While Peter would have instinctively picked up his router and used a ball bearing guided cutter, good sense prevailed and a slower less dusty option was taken. A hole saw for the corners and reciprocating saw for the straight runs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584580901433-SBFVIWD8JNBXJ4U49F0B/P1020050.jpeg forwardcabin The drawers under the bunk simply needed rough plywood supports to be added to the existing interior liner. As the photo shows this is a little ugly but when sanded and painted is perfectly serviceable. An extra bulkhead was also added aft of the bow thruster to make a separate compartment for very light items such as winter duvet, spare pillows etc. A new bunk front was laminated to extend the length of the bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584580268087-1THVMZG7FO3GMH97IVBO/IMG_5511.jpeg forwardcabin The storage nooks fitted into the bunk sides were laminated glass fibre moulded inside a plastic storage box. The wooden trim was cut from cherry and stained to match as closely as possible the rest of the boat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584580105108-KAUJE8OPR8H9R872U5YX/IMG_5385.jpeg forwardcabin We first had to remove the vinyl covered panels which are attached with Velcro. From the cutouts already in the fore and aft bulkheads it appears Beneteau may have initially intended to do what we actually did. Notice the original cut out, forward of the trim piece, in what could have been a water tight collision bulkhead. As shown below we increased the size of this and made one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584581449129-QMR2JRVB75BIEOU0OPYK/IMG_0483.jpg forwardcabin The collision bulkhead was made by increasing the size and changing the shape of the existing cut out which gives access to the area under the chain locker. The cutout has to be sized so that the hatch with its large flange can be rotated and removed. The existing bulkhead had to have more glass laminated to it and onto the hull to make the whole compartment water tight and strong enough to remain so in the event of damage. The hatch is made from two laminations of glassed plywood, one the size of the cutout and the other 40mm larger all around for the silicone seal. 6mm bolts permanently installed into the hatch make removal simple. Two small drawer pulls on the front make it easy to hold while manoeuvering it to align the bolts with the holes. The upholstered trim panel covers all the ugliness here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584580453810-O1VJ4YCH5H6XBMH5Q1D8/fullsizeoutput_220+2.jpeg forwardcabin The drawer fronts were cut from the original plywood and then were edged with solid timber rebated into them. Doing this is a lot more reliable than the Beneteau “iron on” plastic edges, which, especially in tropical heat, always fall off. Drawers run on heavy duty double length slides which enable them to be both easily removed and fully opened. https://www.denize2.com/saloon daily 0.75 2021-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584590836454-F7TQ141QUW1M724ZRXHD/P1060669.jpeg Saloon The rough bookcase shelves are dry fitted together. The side rails, however are mortised with “fantail” wedged joints into the stiles. Once driven together these joints can’t be separated so they are glued together without the trial fit. While this technique has perhaps been made redundant with the use of modern adhesives, it never the less makes joints that will never open up, and is not much more time consuming than straight mortises. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584590942178-ACKM903MCKUR8P79YLE3/P1060692.jpeg Saloon Banu uses a router to bull nose the rail/stile panels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584581983415-EZLWNPRXDR1BQ44ROMXS/IMG_3260.jpeg Saloon Small cable clamps made from 2mm aluminium flat bar hold all the cables and hoses where they are clear of the drawers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584582111915-Q34WMOXF3QIYDB0JH9OU/IMG_4370.jpeg Saloon The drawers were made to maximise their volume, and two small top opening spaces left over the ring frames. the settee base was made with light weight cedar framing rebated to take 6mm plywood hatches. This makes the base flat and so the velcro cushion attachments are more secure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584581924289-U2X6PSZUEA774R4X8B2J/IMG_3250.jpeg Saloon Filler hoses, and wiring before being moved to give maximum depth to the drawers. Peter is struggling to shift things inside the tool drawer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584647565106-T6CZ661JYKS40RYGIMMF/P1060720.jpeg Saloon After the panels are routed the corners are chiseled square. Ideally Peter should have Miter cut and rebated the rails into the stiles so the joint line would be continuous with the bull nose but he was a bit lazy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584591339604-VMIHRSR27HPNNXFFM9YH/P1060718.jpeg Saloon The sides were made different widths so the shelves would encircle the mast compression post and the top of the bookcase scribed to fit tightly to the deck head. https://www.denize2.com/galley daily 0.75 2020-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584599435910-4E91WIURIHV6173BN84B/P1070242.jpg galley The microwave can only be used with shore-power but is still a useful addition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584596918487-SHEUH7V925G0XI3EU9NO/P1050237.jpeg galley A well organized galley saves time, prevents spills and accidents and is a pleasure to cook in all weather conditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584598744781-5SMQOX6ZBO2P1C0V5DXZ/Galley.png galley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584596594251-ZDZFBE99REPMW4G7UGCX/P1090381.jpeg galley Cutlery is stacked to save space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584594777136-YECS6A825F4X5K2RTVE4/fullsizeoutput_35f.jpeg galley Contents of the cupboard don’t lean on the door with this shelf modification. By having a hole cut into the bottom of each self the lowest plate or bowl is firmly held in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584596240329-1WTYOGWNPB50D7RA2BDS/fullsizeoutput_3b8.jpeg galley We didn’t waste any space. The gap between the micro wave and the oven made a great space for cooking implements. https://www.denize2.com/lazybag daily 0.75 2020-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584600939411-HTEBHC8H8OI782UVOSX0/IMG_2309.jpeg lazybag The head board cover is leather and completely covers the sail. It snaps in place over the board and is held in place by both velcro and bayonet fasteners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584600643007-0SF0O627OWI9JXAUHGUP/IMG_4613.jpeg lazybag Sewing the top and sides on our SailRite machine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584600817044-60BKEIR6N4BQZ0UUX4XR/IMG_2308.jpeg lazybag Light PVC water pipe was used for battens for the bag. Since the lazy jack lines pull from the boom, not the bag, the battens only need to stretch the bag length. The lazy jack lines go through the bag inside pockets on the sides to the boom. Leather patches reinforce the entry points. This arrangement means the bag can be folded down whilst sailing but the lines can be loosed or tightened as required to prevent chafe or contain the sail whilst reefing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584600759123-N2UQNJPCRGZ105Z1BZOJ/IMG_2307.jpg lazybag The bag attaches to the boom with a bolt rope. The saggy old bimini was next to be replaced. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584600494426-61AGJ4NBFK2BTYFVPYD9/IMG_2311+2.jpeg lazybag The forward end has a light sail batten sewn into the mast side to hold the cover tight to the mast. When the bag is folded down it lies length wise in the boom under the foot of the sail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584600584053-WOO5QTOEM1WLDTEBH395/IMG_4616.jpeg lazybag Using double sided tape to hold the top and sides together prior to sewing. https://www.denize2.com/bimini daily 0.75 2020-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584821928129-OKJ8Q36K057TJRJC6VD8/IMG_2386.JPG bimini The finished bimini https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584821945010-6OJAHK2KI9IML27L02MO/IMG_2385.JPEG bimini We will add zipped-on side curtains made of shade cloth in the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1584837570319-6ZRJ604TVTX5IPTZMVFN/IMG_2440.jpeg bimini The bimini stowed in its integral pocket. We always stow the bimini when we are sailing. https://www.denize2.com/staysail daily 0.75 2020-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1605650894514-0AA62HQWC286QXOJTZGK/E79F21EA-3B89-476E-A5E4-9BE6EE9B9315.jpeg staysail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1605665099032-CUA4EBPVS4K9419NDPBH/chainplate.jpeg staysail Standard Beneteau staysail chainplate, milled out to take, on the the forward side a low friction ring. I turned a flat surface and 2 degree taper to the outside and the same to the chainplate. The ring was made .003” larger and shrunk/heatshrunk, fitted into the stainless bar. Pack the ring in dry ice, heat the chainplate and very quickly press the two together. The ring taper protruded past the aft face of the chainplate and prided a tenon to heat shrink a bronze ring to complete the job. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1605665980836-GJS670CP47ZLM2QZEJMN/bronzering.jpeg staysail The chainplate complete with tack-tang. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1605664457162-LU5MC2NIE3DCWACDRNR1/sailbag.jpeg staysail Sail has webbing loops in lieu of metal hanks. The only problem we have is that the sail maker did not make them long enough to slide over a metal shackle which would have been less trouble than the soft one we have to use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de43d483fbbc6593aeac8e5/1605666183246-0HRW4DJ02PCKM3M7BJD0/Tensioningtackle.jpeg staysail A 4:1 tackle made of dyneema line and low friction rings keeps the high load of the stay inside the area bounded by the shroud chainplates and the forestay. Once tensioned, the spinnaker down-haul can be removed if a multi wrap of thin dyneema is used to lash the final ring to the anchor point. If this is done, with the addition of another ring on the tack anchor point, a variable length tack-line can be made, allowing easy adjustment of sheeting angle, and /or a way to fly the sail higher up the mast if it is collapsing when the boat is in the wave troughs. (I hope you never have this problem!! It sure has scared me on occasion…)