19th March 2017 is fast approaching and we've still got a long way to go before we're ready to launch. It looks like we will have to make another visa run, our 2nd visa extension application!
A little worried as we've already been here for the last 6 months and we've heard from several cruisers that it's not easy to get a 2nd visa extension. Our appointment at the Port of Spain Immigration office will be at 8am on 14th March. Fingers crossed, let's see how it goes.
In the mean time, the boat works continue. Here's what we have completed thus far..
* Updated 14th March: 2nd visa extension approved for 3 more months! We were told by our kind immigration officer (who was in a good mood), that we will HAVE to complete our jobs in the next 3 months or apply for permanent residence! :)
Jobs Completed:
Installed and aligned rudders
Serviced winches in cockpit
Serviced hydraulic for sail drive leg
Installed AIS Transceiver
Removed rotted wood in saloon
Installed fan in saloon
Installed new batteries for engine and anchor windlass
Modified battery rack and added belt to secure batteries in battery compartment
Replaced corroded wiring in battery compartment
Removed deck fittings and re-sealed holes with epoxy
Made backing plates for deck fittings
Replaced switch for wash down pump
Replaced switch for anchor windlass
Replaced corroded wiring for anchor windlass
Cleaned and serviced anchor windlass motor
Re-painted and fixed broken anchor windlass cover
Removed old paint from the galley, head, port side forward cabin
Re-sealed and re-painted rubbing board on port side
Took apart and cleaned engine (Yanmar)
Took apart and cleaned dive compressor (Bauer)
Cleaned anchor chain
Sanded and re-painted freezer door
Replaced thermostat on water heater
Installed a mosquito netting in the cabin
Jobs In Progress/Not Started:
Replace engine for dive compressor (Bauer)
Re-paint dive compressor
Re-paint and assemble engine (Yanmar)
Install new engine mounts
Replace all clam shells under the boat
Re-bed deck fittings
Install backing plates for the deck fittings (i.e. cleats, winches)
Apply boiled linseed oil on anchor chain
Paint the galley, head, port side forward cabin
Mend crack in starboard side forward cabin
Service outboard engine (Yamaha)
Was planning to give a little more detail to the work completed, but for now, perhaps some photos would suffice.
A little worried as we've already been here for the last 6 months and we've heard from several cruisers that it's not easy to get a 2nd visa extension. Our appointment at the Port of Spain Immigration office will be at 8am on 14th March. Fingers crossed, let's see how it goes.
In the mean time, the boat works continue. Here's what we have completed thus far..
* Updated 14th March: 2nd visa extension approved for 3 more months! We were told by our kind immigration officer (who was in a good mood), that we will HAVE to complete our jobs in the next 3 months or apply for permanent residence! :)
Jobs Completed:
Installed and aligned rudders
Serviced winches in cockpit
Serviced hydraulic for sail drive leg
Installed AIS Transceiver
Removed rotted wood in saloon
Installed fan in saloon
Installed new batteries for engine and anchor windlass
Modified battery rack and added belt to secure batteries in battery compartment
Replaced corroded wiring in battery compartment
Removed deck fittings and re-sealed holes with epoxy
Made backing plates for deck fittings
Replaced switch for wash down pump
Replaced switch for anchor windlass
Replaced corroded wiring for anchor windlass
Cleaned and serviced anchor windlass motor
Re-painted and fixed broken anchor windlass cover
Removed old paint from the galley, head, port side forward cabin
Re-sealed and re-painted rubbing board on port side
Took apart and cleaned engine (Yanmar)
Took apart and cleaned dive compressor (Bauer)
Cleaned anchor chain
Sanded and re-painted freezer door
Replaced thermostat on water heater
Installed a mosquito netting in the cabin
Jobs In Progress/Not Started:
Replace engine for dive compressor (Bauer)
Re-paint dive compressor
Re-paint and assemble engine (Yanmar)
Install new engine mounts
Replace all clam shells under the boat
Re-bed deck fittings
Install backing plates for the deck fittings (i.e. cleats, winches)
Apply boiled linseed oil on anchor chain
Paint the galley, head, port side forward cabin
Mend crack in starboard side forward cabin
Service outboard engine (Yamaha)
Was planning to give a little more detail to the work completed, but for now, perhaps some photos would suffice.
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| Installed and aligned rudders |
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| Serviced winches in cock pit |
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| Made new fibreglass exhaust tube |
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| Replaced faulty thermostat in water heater |
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| Sanded and re-painted freezer door |
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| Removed deck fittings, dug out rotted core and re-sealed holes with epoxy to prevent future water leakage into our deck core |
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| Removed old paint from Galley |
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| Removed engine for servicing and repainting |
Do boat projects ever end?
Goodness Alex and Joni,
ReplyDeleteYou need the expertise of ship's chandlier, engine mechanic, electrician, plumber, welder, fibre glass worker and apa lagi all rolled into 1 or 2.
I have not met Alex yet. Will be stalking you via this blog.
Joni, remember the mention of the couple who started on a week sail trip which lasted 16 years.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/11031033/Couples-week-long-sailing-trip-turns-into-16-year-round-the-world-voyage.html
Have fun, both of you.
Envious.
Regards
Wan Heng Yuen
Hi Mr Wan,
DeleteSo nice to hear from you. Sorry for the late reply. I just received notification of your comment. Thanks for sharing the article about the couple's journey. At the rate we are going, who knows how many more years it will take before we complete our circumnavigation. Haha.
Happy to know you'll be stalking us :)
Hope all is well. Take care.
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