Hi all…

We bought Jubilee about a year ago, sailed her all last summer, put her on the hard last winter and there she sits until next spring. We’ve been doing a lot of work. If anyone would be interested in seeing what we’ve accomplished so far, we are on Flickr (Jubilee sailing) and have posted our pictures to the Pearson group there. Thanks to the person who set that up!!

We’ve replaced wiring, new lighting in the main saloon, new fans, all hot/cold plumbing and sanitary plumbing have been replaced (boy some of the spaces are hard to get to!), replaced headliner, remodeled both the forward and aft staterooms and removed the vinyl wallpaper on 95% of the boat. We still have to come to a decision on new water tanks. We’re still mulling that one over. We’ve rebedded the stanchions, chainplates, etc. The bow pulpit needs to be rebedded and we need to figure out how to make the chain locker bigger. We’re thinking a hawse pipe to below?

This winter finds us rebuilding the nav station (c plan so it’s a little different) and figuring out where to put all the new electronic goodies we’ve bought. The refer needs to be addressed. We’re thinking that we’re going to boost the insulation and get ourselves an Engel for use as a freezer. All engine/transmission work will be finished. As soon as the interior work is finished this winter, I’ll be able to go through and refinish the rest of the woodwork.

The toerail cap needs to be refinished. Not sure yet what to use. Any ideas? I’m not sure I want to use something that is going to require a lot of upkeep.

Next spring should see the bottom redone, the solar panels and wind generator bought and installed. Then back into the water. I can’t wait!!!