Project Lady K

Well, it’s been busy down at the Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC) as we give Lady K a makeover. With the help of some enthusiastic friends she’s getting some much needed TLC and a few minor repairs, ready for her inaugural Twilight Race on Wednesday 15 March.

Here’s the project list we’ve written up, hoping to come in under budget and be ready on time.

• Removal of bird nests and oysters – she’s been home to a few animals for awhile
• Removal of old anti foul – she’s going to be living on the hardstand at our local sailing club
• Full repaint to include underwater, topsides, deck – will keep her white and blue
• Structural and cosmetic fiberglass and gel coat repairs – so she’s nice and slick
• New trampoline – we kept falling through the old one
• Addition of a prodder to fly asymmetrical spinnaker – to go fast
• New foam coverings – with vinyl to last longer
• Replace rotten section of hard deck – time and weather got to it
• Electrical work – tidy up and design waterproof through-hull fittings and inclusion of solar charging
• Repair the headsail – the clew was stabbed on the mast during our night time delivery
• Rig tune – tighten her up and reduce mast swivel
• Replace or repair running rigging – for ease of use
• Fit a bow roller – no more scratching the anchor over the forward beam

Project list with budgeted costs and time allocations

Adam, the pressure wash king

Gary, Project Manager

Lady K topside, with a view

Fortunately and thankfully the WSC has a trailer, that with a couple of modifications we can use to easily move our Crowther International 23 in and out of the water.

Two weeks to go! Exciting!