The sloop "JoJo P"

[Rslaugh]

Here is a picture of my new project with her namesake standing beside her.


This will be at least a 2 year project as she (the boat) needs re-powered, and complete interior re-fit, a bottom paint job, some deck work, standing rigging gone over and probably replaced, new canvas work and last but not least new instrumentation.

The first sub-project will be to build a Stimson Shed so work can progress through the winter.

Here's a link to a video of how one such shed made it through Hurricane Irene.

Pretty impressive.

[chopnhack]

The bow shed looks like a really cool project to kick of the major work you have in store. Don't forget to share pics of that with us!!

[dbhost]

Great project, and a nice starting point. The photo is interesting from a car nut point of view as well... Is that a Citroen DS in the background just behind the bow of the boat?

[Rslaugh]

The bow shed looks like a really cool project to kick of the major work you have in store. Don't forget to share pics of that with us!!

I think the major issue with the shed is where to get 16' 1x3s. Pics there will be.

Great project, and a nice starting point. The photo is interesting from a car nut point of view as well... Is that a Citroen DS in the background just behind the bow of the boat?

I know it is a Citroen. Other than that I know nothing. The "Red Lion Yacht Club" is in the parking lot of a friend's metal fab business.

[chopnhack]

I think the major issue with the shed is where to get 16' 1x3s.

YMMV but in my neck of the woods they have these at the BORG

You can also check out millwork places as they probably have access to lengths like that for molding production.

[cabinetman]

I think the major issue with the shed is where to get 16' 1x3s. Pics there will be.

Our local box stores carry that. Any real lumber yard should also have it.

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[big tim]

Here is a picture of my new project with her namesake standing beside her.This will be at least a 2 year project as she (the boat) needs re-powered, and complete interior re-fit, a bottom paint job, some deck work, standing rigging gone over and probably replaced, new canvas work and last but not least new instrumentation.

The first sub-project will be to build a Stimson Shed so work can progress through the winter.

Here's a link to a video of how one such shed made it through Hurricane Irene.

Pretty impressive.

Very nice, Rick.
Is that a Morgan? I've always liked the center cockpit, providing of course that the boat is big enough. And yours certainly is. When was she launched. You will indeed be busy with her for a while all the more reason to have her inside. Is that the original gell coat on the topsides?
How about the bottom, any evidence of blisters.
I had a Hughes 40 Center Cockpit Ketch for 27 years eventually sold her in 2008. She was getting a bit too much too handle for the two of us at our advancing age. Still miss the sailing though every now and then.
If you are interested you can see some pictures of her on this website. My grandson put the site together for me when I was selling her.
http://phoenixten.webs.com/photoalbum.htm
Wishing you good luck and perseverance!

Tim

[Rslaugh]

Tim,

Yes - it's a '73 Morgan Out Island 36. No blisters, AFIK it is the original gel coat. It's in pretty good shape except for a couple of spots where it looks like it lost a fight with a dock.

I took a look at Phoenix X. I really liked the chairs in the salon vs all bench seating. My wife and I lived on our last boat for a couple of years (CSY 44 also center cockpit) and that was one of the things I wished we had. I see yours was a walk through. That is very nice. Both the CSY and Morgan are walk overs.

The CSY was set up so I could unfurl/furl any sail from the cockpit except the spinnaker. Made it relatively easy to single-hand.

After 27 years it must have been tough to give her up.

[big tim]

Tim,

Yes - it's a '73 Morgan Out Island 36. No blisters, AFIK it is the original gel coat. It's in pretty good shape except for a couple of spots where it looks like it lost a fight with a dock.

I took a look at Phoenix X. I really liked the chairs in the salon vs all bench seating. My wife and I lived on our last boat for a couple of years (CSY 44 also center cockpit) and that was one of the things I wished we had. I see yours was a walk through. That is very nice. Both the CSY and Morgan are walk overs.

The CSY was set up so I could unfurl/furl any sail from the cockpit except the spinnaker. Made it relatively easy to single-hand.

After 27 years it must have been tough to give her up.

'73 Morgan 36, Wow, she looks bigger than a 36, but then again they do tend to look bigger out of the water.
The chairs are from Ikea with the legs cut off. Worked out just fine. The port side seating was a bench with the backrest being able to hinge up and being suspended from the deck overhead. That gave you two single births.
I changed that several years ago by lowering the seat and installing the two chairs. I made a cabinet with two drawers for between the two seats. Made for very comfortable seating in port.
By the way, where will you be sailing "Jo-Jo-P"? I checked and you live somewhat landlocked.
Regards,

Tim

[Rslaugh]

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By the way, where will you be sailing "Jo-Jo-P"? I checked and you live somewhat landlocked.
Regards,

Tim

Landlocked? You didn't see Mill Creek?

She'll be docked somewhere in the Chesapeake. Probably in the Middle River area. That's about 75 minutes from our house. We were docked in Baltimore's Inner Harbor when we lived on our CSY (before and after our sojourn up and down the East Coast) but that's become pricey and parking is almost non-existent.

[cabinetman]

Have you made any decisions as to how you will do the interor, as far as materials and finishes?

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[Rslaugh]

Have you made any decisions as to how you will do the interor, as far as materials and finishes?

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Well for now I know the floor will be Marine grade Teak & Holly laminated plywood. I'm not sure about anything else yet. I need to come up with a layout first. I'm thinking most vertical surfaces will probably end up with a white laminate on them trimmed with yet to be determined wood. My experience in small spaces like this is too much dark wood makes it seem smaller.

[Rslaugh]

V-berth

Since I got the new Ridgid combo kit for Christmas I started working in the v-berth (forward compartment up where the pointy part of the boat is) yesterday. Unfortunately didn't have much time due to family obligations. I did get some demo in though and that's always fun. The original water tank is under a piece of plywood that is glassed to the hull. It needs to come out for two reasons. 1) that's too much weight too far forward and 2) it's cracked and useless. Will post pics soon.

Also to be done here will be a new locker for anchor rodes with drain, epoxy furring strips to the ceilings (which means walls in a boat for some reason) and overhead, insulate and then cover, add shelves, LED lights and maybe a small monitor, create easy to get to storage where water tank used to be.

Unfortunately since I just started a new job I will be returning to work the rest of the week.

[sailor55330]

Ah, the infamous Morgan I/O. One of the great classic plastics. That boat with the full keel configuration was one of the most successful charter boats ever built. You definitely won't win many races, but on the flip side, when the wind cranks up over 30, just through a reef in and have a glass of wine. Those have been around for many many years and have proven themselves over and over. What's was shepowered with? Diesel or A-4? I know that was about the time Diesel started becoming popular. If you have the choice, diesel for many reasons. How bout the sail configuration? I'm guessing fractional rig sloop--If it's in the budget, I'm a big fan of Harken Roller Furling for the jib(s). I'm sure she'll give you many days of enjoyment. Congrats! Also, I'm sure you're familiar but www.defender.com is a great source for marine parts.

BTW, in case you weren't sure, I'm a sailor too......Sold my Catalina 30 TR when I moved from the gulf coast and miss her everyday.

Best of luck and fair winds.

[Rslaugh]

My last boat was a CSY 44 WO which we lived on for about a year.

This one was diesel and will be again. Those 44 was cutter rigged and all 3 sails were roller furling. Makes it great to single hand but not such great shape on the main. That's ok because I'm not a big racing fan. I get on a boat to get away from pressure, not create it.

Right now I'm agonizing over where to put propane tanks. Doesn't appear to already have a propane locker. By the mast won't work, may look back by the pushpit or maybe create one in the cockpit or aft cabin area.

Thanks for the well wishes