So they have been a long time coming, but I finally have a couple of photo's of my new toy, Shiraz2. She's a Red witch trailer sailor that's been unused for a few years, but I'm hoping to get her moving again in the not too distant future. That said, I keep finding more and more little jobs to do, and in almost 5 months we have still yet to leave the mooring. first 2 trips aboard were spent scraping off a few years of gull poo (I doubt the kids will ever want to step foot on her again.... :-( ), and since then there have been a number of small jobs that needed to be done first.
However, we are getting close. A new battery / solar set up is required, along with replacing all of the cleats that have gone brittle beyond use. New marker lights (old ones have been stolen!), a few new ropes and a damn good clean inside and she should be ready.
Later jobs will include a new lick of paint, and maybe the addition of basic food prep facilities / storage inside.
Will keep you updated as to how we get on, and when we finally leave the mooring!
Congrats on the new baby, theres some fun to be had.
But for what it is worth....Select to expand quotewibblywobblyorr said..
I keep finding more and more little jobs to do
Got some bad news for you on this front..... There is always jobs to do 
Good on you mate. Keep at it as it is all worth the effort. When I say "worth", I am not speaking in financial terms. Boats are a financial disaster area.
Like Toph says, if you have a boat, you will never be unemployed. 
Hi Wibbly
Don't paint!!!!!
It is time consuming and adds nothing in reality.
Concentrate on what you REALLY need. Do it , then sail.
When the boat is ready to go , GO.
Give the kids a rank and a role. (able seaman 3rd class. Bosun, midshipman,etc)
Make up proper documents and present them officially.
Then don't forget to promote them when they master each task.
Life is too short to spend it painting.
gary
I agree, as soon as it can move, go out even if you just motor around and check out the surroundings on a calm day. The memories will motivate you when you have to do the crappy jobs, and the kids will love it
Before you go painting consider giving her an acid wash.
Photos of before and after acid wash and polish. For blemishes left after acid wash I rubbed white vinegar .
Oxalic acid. Easiest way to get it is at Bunnings sold as deck wash for wooden patio decks. Make sure you check the ingredients to ensure it has oxalic acid and follow the directions. Use on a warm day.
Select to expand quoteDatawiz said..
What sort of acid banana?
regards,
allan
As Ramona said Oxalic acid was used. I had it done when antifouled .
Polishing after was a breeze.
Wibbly, where you are use elbowgrease only, or the club pressurewash.
No acidwash of any type due to surrounds.
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Good on you Wibbly.I love seeing older boats being given a new lease of life by someone who see's them more than a mooring minder or an old disused toy. Looking forward to more of your posts.
Get the oxalic acid from miter 10 .
They sell it as timber deck wash at 100%
Bunnings is only 20% the rest detergents .
Thank you for the welcoming comments. Unfortunately, I have started teaching children to sail during my only 'free' sailing time, so Shiraz2 has still yet to leave her mooring :-(. No sailing lessons this week, so I am very confident I will finally get some wind in her sails. Am really looking forward to it, as haven't sailed my own boat for about 10 years!
Gary. I love the idea of giving official roles; the kids will love that.
Banana. Your boat looks beautiful. The paint job really suits her. As per post from Crusty, we can't use any product where my boat is moored. To date, just elbow grease has been used, and the difference is outstanding already. A good blast from the jet wash and she shouldn't be looking too shoddy.
Whilst I fully appreciate the main point of a boat is to make memories, I am going to have to repaint the hull. The fact the red paint doesn't quite make it as far as the waterline at the bow is just too frustrating to ignore. Otherwise, all of the work expected will be functional; not aesthetic :-).
Thanks again all. Love this site!
