Author Archives: SeeBeeZee

Airtight

Posted on August 16, 2015 by SeeBeeZee

We have now achieved a huge milestone towards completing our boat. It is now airtight. Today we attached the last of the cabin windows. The cockpit windows and door have been fitted for a while, but we had to wait … Continue reading →

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Pool Fool

Posted on June 8, 2015 by SeeBeeZee

We bought a new motor for the dink, and it needs to be run in. I chose the closest piece of water to put some time on the motor. Boating’s fine anytime. Of course the furry friend has to get … Continue reading →

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Getting a Shower

Posted on May 15, 2015 by SeeBeeZee

The head in this boat is big enough for a dedicated shower. Pressure hot and cold water will flow through a mixer, and up to a shower rose in the roof. All the plumbing is in Whale 15mm plastic tubing. … Continue reading →

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Fitout Continues

Posted on May 13, 2015 by SeeBeeZee

Grief kept me from updating this blog for a few months. Time eases the pain, and I have been asked to show some more photos. I’ve been asked in person, in emails, in comments on this blog and on Facebook. … Continue reading →

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Genoa Tracks

Posted on May 13, 2015 by SeeBeeZee

The genoa tracks are fitted to the forward end of the turret roof. Usually, these are through bolted on the roof, with the bolts washers and nuts being exposed on the lining of the saloon. As we built the saloon … Continue reading →

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Rubbing Strakes

Posted on May 13, 2015 by SeeBeeZee

A design modification that I discussed with the designer are these rubbing strakes. Rather than painting a stripe along the upper chine, I chose to add a stripe of timber along the hulls. This provides a level of protection when … Continue reading →

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PWSBZ Launched

Posted on May 13, 2015 by SeeBeeZee

We have now launched the dinghy. It had a few test dips in the swimming pool, and was hung under the davits while it was still in pieces, but it is now finished. It was glassed on the outside, and … Continue reading →

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PeeWeeSeeBeeZee

Posted on December 2, 2014 by SeeBeeZee

What to do when you get bored? Build a boat! Before we finish painting, I want the dinghy finished so that we can create the chocks to hold it secure against the hull of SBZ. Those chocks will need to … Continue reading →

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Battery Delivery

Posted on October 28, 2014 by SeeBeeZee

There is a general level of excitement around here now that we will again have electricity. For the boat, we had long ago decided on LiFePO4 Lithium Ion technology cells to store our power. Our house is also “off-grid” and … Continue reading →

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Solar Panels

Posted on September 20, 2014 by SeeBeeZee

We have 6 flexible solar panels, each 100 watts, to cover the aft end of the cockpit roof. Once the roof was glassed over, we fitted the panels for the purpose of finalising the required cabling, prior to removing the … Continue reading →

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