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!
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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!