Finally retired and located what I hope will be our "dream" (hopefully not a nitemare) live a board. Although I was born to
water on an island in the
Yucatan Peninsula and have sailed/motor cruised for over 35 years, this will be my very first
blue water boat & I'm (she not so much) exited about the prospect. "Serenity" is a 47' Voyager Vagabond
Ketch project boat I can tinker with on my own until my wife fully retires and joins me (maybe) on the open
water. I'm going into the
project with eyes wide open, understanding it will take a good deal of time, patience, and my allowance she hopefully will keep flowing (for me to stay out of her way!).
I've read some of your posts for years as I prepared for this challenge and am frankly impressed with the outpour of help & courtesy afforded all participants... so I felt compelled to trust your
advice & patience with my ignorance of these matters. Suffice it to say I'm starting with a very nice
hull and crates/boxes of
equipment and
hardware from the last owner who gave up. I am resigned to see this through knowing Serenity will need a lot of TLC and patience- of mandatory importance, I will be receiving a fresh
marine survey for a fresh start. The 4 cyl. Ford
Lehman Diesel, Trans & genset are slated for a fresh
overhaul. The
teak deck and all topside
teak thru-holes will be inspected and expect a minimum of re-caulking and perhaps more. The
mast, booms & spreaders will likewise be inspected and a plan set for re-work if necessary. The
rigging certaily will be inspected and repairs/replacements addressed. After and only after all this, I will address any beautification of all the amenities below, with the electronices and
electrical taking prority down there. An ah yes... the infamous Leaky Teaky problems these are known for... why not - life is too short to worry about the small stuff- right? So there you have it: can I impose on your patience and generous help out there? Greetings to all, Lou.
Hello & happy to join the Cruisers group!
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