Tag Archives: steel Dutch Cruiser

Central Heating Installation

Posted on April 28, 2019 by GP Le Feuvre

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

Posted on April 28, 2019 by GP Le Feuvre

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

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 ~ Fitting New Davits July 28 2018

Posted on July 29, 2018 by GP Le Feuvre

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 ~ 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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