Chip Ford's 1974 Catalina 22 Restoration Project
Sail #3282  l  Marblehead, Massachusetts

The never-ending project to fill my hole in the ocean while bailing it out

Upgrade, Repair, Restoration, Refinishing Projects and How-Tos
 
  • Mounting the Delta Fast Set Anchor
  • Danforth Anchor Chocks -- a failed idea!
  • Replacing the Anchor Rode Deck Pipe
  • Installing an Anchor Roller
  • Installing Anchor Suspension Jaw Clamps on Bow Pulpit
  • Replacing the VHF Coax Antenna Cable
  • Adding an Adjustable Backstay
  • Upgrading Backstay Eyebolts/Adding Access Covers
  • Installing a Second Battery and Four-Way Switch
  • Adding a Battery Cables Quick-Connect Plug
  • Installing a Bilge Pump
  • Replacing the Boom
  • Adding a Boom Vang
  • Post-Season Bottom Project
  • The Bow Fiberglass Repair
  • Reinforcing the Bow Stem Fitting
  • The New-Style Cabin Curtains Project
  • Replacing the Cabin Lights
  • Refinishing the Cabin Shelf Trim
  • How to Swage Cable using Nicropressing  (by Dick King)
  • Carburetor Rebuild Project
  • Upgrading the Chainplate Eye Bolts
  • Covering Chip Ahoy for the Winter
  • Rechroming the fuel locker Cowl Vents
  • Refinishing the Cribboards  (2004)
  • Revisiting and Refinishing the Cribboards  (2011)
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  • Replacing the Depth Gauge Project
  • Covering the Dinghy
  • Adding a Fishfinder/Transducer
  • The Furlex Furler Installation
  • The Galley Sink, Removed
  • Adding a Gas Tank Transfer Hose for Spare Tank
  • Adding a Forward Hatch to the Deck
  • Adding a screen to the Forward Hatch
  • Replacing  the Sink Drain Hose, Gate Valve and T-fitting
  • Attaching the Jib Sheet (Double Becket Hitch)
  • Keel Restoration Project
  • How to Replace the Keel Cable  (by Dick King)
  • Keel Cable, Hose, Turning Ball Replacement
  • Replacing the Keel Hanger, Pin; adding Spacers
  • Keel "Thunk" Repair Project
  • Keel Winch Project
  • Adding a Harken Lazy Jacks System
  • Lettering Chip Ahoy's Name
  • Replacing the Life Lines, Stanchions, adding a Stern Pulpit
  • All-Lines-Led-Aft Project
  • Adding Rub Strakes to the All-Lines-Led-Aft Project
  • The New Ullman Offshore Full-Batten, Loose-Footed Mainsail
  • Mast Grommets for Wiring Entrance/Exit
  • Mast Hardware, Lights and Wiring Project
  • Mast Support for Trailering/Storage
  • Installing Mast Gates
  • How to Install Mast Gates         (PDF)
  • Upgrading the Mast Step Plate
  • My Transient Mooring Solution  (Cruising)
  • The Outboard Motor Mount Project
  • Modifying the Outhaul
  • Applying a Poli Glow Finish
  • Pop Top Curtain (Cover) - For Sale SOLD
  • The Pop Top Project
  • Reefing Setup Options
  • Small Repairs and Mini-Projects
  • Rope Clutches
  • Dinged Rudder Fiberglass Repair
  • Increasing Rudder Lift Leverage
  • Solving the Rudder Slop Project
  • Personal Safety Aboard
  • Replacing the Scuppers Hoses and Volcano Fitting
  • Opening the Settee Backrest
  • Switching Masthead Sheaves for 1/4" Line
  • Installing a Solar Panel
  • Upgrading the Spreader Brackets
  • How to Install Spreader Brackets         (PDF)
  • Reinforcing the Stem/Bow Eye
  • The Stern Pulpit, Stanchions and Lifelines Project
  • Reinforcing the Stern Pulpit
  • Reconditioning the Kenyon Marine Pressurized Stove
  • Mounting a Swim Ladder
  • Teak Trim Refinishing for 2008
  • Refinishing the Tiller
  • Installing the Tiller-Pilot
  • Working with Raymarine on the Flawed ST1000 Tiller-Pilot
  • A new problem with my Raymarine ST2000 Tiller-Pilot
  • The new Topping Lift
  • The Trailer Project; a number of decisions
  • Traveler Car & Control Lines
  • Tweaking the Traveler Control Lines
  • Ventilating the cabin
  • VHF Radio Antenna Mount
  • The 5MileWifi Project
  • Replacing the Winches
  • Mounting a Windex Wind Direction Indicator
  • Removing and Resealing the Cabin Windows
  • Preliminary Deck Wiring into the Cabin
  • The Ongoing Wiring and Electrical Project
     

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