Jay-marine

06/12/2026

Started a new project this week. Modernizing the beam hold down bolts. Replacing the old aluminum nut holders with 316 stainless steel material that are them selves the nut. much simpler design. It's almost impossible to prevent the old aluminum bits to not corrode wit out having then anodized. I approached two anodizing shops back when I built the parts and they would not take the job because it was for a boat and subject to salt water. The beam recess collects dirt like crazy. It will all be shiny white when It's all back together.

01/18/2026

Had an interesting problem with the battery charging system. battery #2 died, it would not take a charge. volt meter showing zero volts on both house batteries. Found the charge level indicator light on the AC charger were flashing randomly. there was no charging voltage present no current. So i fired up the engine to try and charge them from the alternator. Battery 2 was sucking a LOT of current from the alternator but would not come up above 9 volts battery #2 died, it would not take a charge. Replaced that battery. Pulled the charger out and got it to the shop (my garage). thought there might be a cold solder pad that failed due to engine vibration. The soldering (probably wave soldered) on the main board where the brain of the charger is located looked a little cold and sort of grainy. I reheated every pad on the 3X3 inch corner of the board. Reassembled it and connected it up for a test run. It booted itself up and it goes through a little startup routine and was stable and charging properly. It's reinstalled back in the boat. looks like it's working properly. I'll go back and check it out Monday, crossing my fingers.......

05/28/2021

New hard dodger project for Tapestry

02/14/2018

Sailed out to Prisoners anchorage on Santa Cruz island Friday morning. Had a southerly breeze all the way over. Anchored out for the night had to motor home Saturday because of the lack of wind.

02/14/2018

Sailed out to Prisoners anchorage on Santa Cruz island Friday morning. Had a southerly breeze all the way over. Fog was hanging on in the Chinese harbor bight. Anchored out for the night had to motor home Saturday because of the lack of wind.

06/14/2016

04/23/2015

Finally......Back in the water on the 15th.

02/15/2015

New turning blocks for the centerboard lines. 3/4 inch 316 stainless ahaft with nylon sheaves and those white nylon fillers will guide the line back to the sheave if it goes slack. Theres an insulating sleeve between the ss and the bronze though hull fittings. repaiting the inside of the case too.

02/12/2015

Haulout time. New antifouling paint, some changes on the centerboard control ayatem, some paint touchups on the aluminum folding system, and a few repairs on the fiber glass on some corners.