Tag Archives: Jersey

Sundance Mast Update 5 October 2018

Posted on November 16, 2018 by GP Le Feuvre

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

Posted on September 2, 2018 by GP Le Feuvre

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

Posted on August 29, 2018 by GP Le Feuvre

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 ~ Fitting of Liferaft 29 July 2018

Posted on July 29, 2018 by GP Le Feuvre

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

Posted on July 22, 2018 by GP Le Feuvre

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

Posted on July 22, 2018 by GP Le Feuvre

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

Posted on June 3, 2018 by GP Le Feuvre

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 ~ 12 May 2018

Posted on May 12, 2018 by GP Le Feuvre

So we have been experiencing strange smells which we have assumed was an odour from the waste holding tank. I have been flushing out the tank and treating with an odour reducing product, but the smell just wont go away. … Continue reading →

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Sundance Update ~ 10 May 2018

Posted on May 10, 2018 by GP Le Feuvre

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

Posted on August 23, 2017 by GP Le Feuvre

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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