Tag Archives: Jersey C.I.

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 ~ 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 ~ 20 July 2018 ~ Batteries

  Sundance has two house batteries, the older battery was gassing when being charged and was not holding a full charge and was removed.  The newer battery was only a few years old but was showing problems with holding a full charge.  It is … Continue reading

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Sundance ~ 22 July 2018 ~ Radar Arch/Mast Dilemma

Much has happened since my last update. But on this update, my dilemma has been with the radar arch.  Sundance was originally fitted with a hinged radar arch which also supports the vhf aerial, the Navtex aerial, the navigation lights, header sensors, … 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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Sundance Update ~ 10 May 2018

Much has happened since my last update. We have now had time to assess the whole of Sundance and have found a few unexpected items that require addressing.  we had expected to replace the chart plotter and radar at some … Continue reading

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Grand Banks 36 Classic St Helier to Belcroute

This is a short trip from St Helier to the bay of Belcroute, Jersey C.I.  The passage across the bay does not take long but it is a pleasant trip.  St Aubins bay was a little choppy but Belcroute was … Continue reading

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Grand Banks – Round Jersey Island Trip with Beach Landing

This trip is certainly one of my most enjoyable trips I have had.  The weather and sea conditions were absolutely perfect. We just had a plan to circumnavigate the Island of Jersey C.I.  We had an easy passage along the South coast from St Helier to … Continue reading

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Grand Banks 36 Classic Walkthrough

Having owned Harmony Stove for a number of years it time to part with her. The Grand Banks 36 Classic was constructed in 1973 and is in near original set up.  She started her life in the Solent, moved to Wales then to … Continue reading

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