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Central Heating Installation

As it is our intention to use Sundance through out the year, it is necessary to enjoy a little comfort in the form of heating.  The original heating had reached the end of its life and the heating unit had … Continue reading

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New Covers – Sundance

I have been neglecting my blog again.  Much has happened since my last posts.  However rather than putting all the updates in one post I am going to post a number of posts. The covers of Sundance are original and … Continue reading

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Sundance Mast Update 5 October 2018

It has been over a month since my last update, since then I have managed to fit the rest of the items to the new mast.  In addition I decided that I wanted a dedicated AIS aerial which has meant that … Continue reading

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Sundance – Mast Up Date 2 September 2018

Sundance is now in total disarray…… So since my last up date regarding the mast I have started to wire up the mast.  I probably should have started to clean up the Sticaflex, but I need an new very sharp … Continue reading

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Sundance – Replacement Internal Lights

At the same time as fitting the new mast I have also been replacing the internal light fittings. The old halogen light fittings were temperamental and would only work intermittently due to the push in connection. The halogen lights are … Continue reading

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Sundance – Radar Mast

Much has hapened since my post where I debated on the dilema regarding the radar arch and mast. The mast has been completed and at the time of writing has been partly fitted. Our biggest problem has been the head … Continue reading

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Sundance ~ Fitting of Liferaft 29 July 2018

In an earlier post I hade mentioned about the problem with finding a location for the liferaft.  It had been though to fit is in the coach roof over the galley area but it was problematic to get a good … Continue reading

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Sundance ~ Fitting New Davits July 28 2018

Sundance was originally fitted with davits from the Linssen factory.  However, the previous owner removed and sold the davits as he did not need them.  I on the other hand would like davits.  The good news was that as the factory fitted davits … Continue reading

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Sundance ~ 3 June 2018 ~ Batteries and Liferaft

Since my last posting about the batteries, when I discarded one of the house batteries and adjusted the charger.  Sundance is doing fine on one house battery although, I need to be carful with electric usage when off the mains power.  I have … Continue reading

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Boat Maintenance, Grand Banks 36, Time Lapse

Harmony Stove a Grand Banks 36, Classic is taken out of the water every year for anti-fouling.  As part of the maintenance works, the cutlass bearing and the rope cutters on the shafts are checked and the anodes are replaced. This video … Continue reading

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