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I keep being asked for details on my sole refinishing project, so here is a collection of posts that I did on the subject. If you have any questions you can contact us through the contact form on our main blog, The Retirement Project. We're always happy to help!
Floor Refinishing Project Report
| MODIFIED FIN KEEL |
| REASONABLE BEAM (3:1 OR SO) |
| LOW CABIN TRUNK |
| COCKPIT SEATS LONG ENOUGH TO SLEEP ON |
| HIGH BRIDGEDECK TO COMPANIONWAY |
| MEDIUM FREEBOARD |
| HATCHES>= 24X24 |
| LOCKING WASHBOARDS |
| SOFTER BILGES |
| HEAVY DISPLACEMENT |
| SKEG HUNG RUDDER |
| CUTTER RIG |
| L OR U-SHAPED GALLEY |
| DRAWERS IN GALLEY |
| SEPARATE SHOWER |
| ADEQUATE HANDHOLDS |
| WIDE COMPANIONWAY STEPS |
| ADEQUATE CLEATS |
| METAL TOE RAIL OR RAISED BULLWARKS |
| SMALLER WINDOWS |
| TOPPING LIFT |
| BOOM VANG |
| TRACKS WELL (LITTLE LEEWAY) |
| DUAL HELM |
| INBOARD SHROUDS FOR GOOD POINTING |
| AT LEAST 1hp FOR EACH FOOT |
| SOLID FIBERGLASS HULL Here are the scores out of 27 possible points: Passport 40: 24 Pacific Seacraft 40: 25 Jeanneau 42i: 17 J-40: 16 Tartan 42: 23 |
