Kota Bharu - first summer (work)

Kota Bharu was hull number 78, built in 1987. She had the V berth layout but had not been cruised for quite a few years. A decade of day sailing meant water, holding, galley and other systems needed attention before she would be our "cruiser". The rest of the boat was in good condition. Hull had been epoxied earlier and had no blisters or other issues, sails were fairly new, furler was almost new, dodger was new, cushions were new and interior woodwork was mostly in good shape. The engine had been replaced in the late 90's with a Yanmar 3GM30F and only had 350 hrs on it. Electronics (other than vhf) were non functional but we would rather upgrade these ourselves.

We spent much of the summer getting her in cruising shape. Next year will be cosmetic - so she will look as great as she sails.

 

Head and holding tank

new 30 gal tank glassed in platform new vent hoses new head new head water line new everything!

 

Water system

		new PEX hot and cold lines stainless crimps, brass fittings pump strainers hot water backflow valve charcoal filters new water tank filler and vent hoses new gasketed water tank cleanouts cleaned/disinfected water tanks pressure pump rebuilt descaled hot water tank bronze tails on all thru-hulls (no plastic) drinking water tastes great!

 

Galley

new plywood underlay new arborite laminate new stainless steel sink new faucet (Whale) new teak trim need to finish trim yet

 

Referigeration

insulate top (icocyanate) reposition evaporator repair/insulate old holes add gasket to lid/door no more condensation! 25 - 50% duty cycle now!

 

Engine systems

replace fuel lines fixed injector leaks install new fuel sender repair tachometer new (toothed) alternator belt replace freshwater hoses chafe guard on all cooling hoses new exhaust hangers

 

Pedestal

new binnacle compass replace compass wiring replace stripped bolts lube bearings & chain

 

Hazy ports

Aurora "See Clear" kit amazing difference!

 

Galley/head lighting

LED "strip" lights high/low settings 100 ma on high above galley counters also in head

 

Propane system

propane to ABYC standards new gauge/regulator new hose assembly chafe guards on bulkheads fixed stove leaks repaired oven door & burner installed propane detector  we feel much safer now!

 

Entertainment

20 inch flat panel runs on 12 volts heavy duty mount stores out of the way extends 2 1/2 feet tilts

 

Old instruments - gone...

remove non-functional instruments replace with teak panel temporary fishfinder for depth shoot-thru hull transducer

 

Bimini refurbishment

full restitch - all existing thread was "dust" used V69UV thread from Sailrite work by Precious Moments, Kitchener

 

New electronics and electrical

Standard Horizon VHF with AIS (connected to plotter for AIS display) Standard Horizon chartplotter on pedestal mount remote RAM mic at helm station 12 volt and USB power at nav station and V berth 120 volt AC at nav station fix navigation lights remove old battery selector from DC panel

 

 

Click here to see pictures from our first trip with Kota Bharu