The purpose of this blog is to share the Sailboat Donnybrook and crew's Lake Michigan sailing, cruising, and racing experience. Donnybrook is a 1990 Catalina 34 that sails out of Belmont Harbor in Chicago. The highlight of Donnybrook's sailing season is a 2 week Lake Michigan/Great Lakes cruise which begins with the Chicago Mackinac race. Anything sailing, cruising, or Catalina 34 related will be featured. From the Captain and Crew of Donnybrook, enjoy!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Spring Work
Spring work is here! Only three more weekend days of work left. Mike and Roxray are in for Sunday. I can use help the following weekend.
Planned for this Sunday, April 25:
- Clean the interior and replace the cushions
- Clean lifelines
- Rebuild the boom outhaul
- Clean lazarettes and tighten screws
- Fix engine instruments
- Charge batteries
- De-winterize the fresh water system
For Saturday and Sunday, May 1 and 2:
- Wash, polish, and wax (3-4 coats) the topsides
- Wash and wax the hull (1 or 2 coats)
- Bottom paint
- Wash and wax the mast
- Install the rub rail
The boat goes in the water Friday, May 7 and we bring her home to Belmont Harbor Saturday, May 8!
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