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Refinishing Hulls and Other Sundry Ways to Grow the Economy Lake Lanier, Georgia / Aqualand Marina & Shipyard April 2-23, 2010 “Scooter” in Its Slip at Aqualand

Refinishing Hulls and Other Fun Ways to Grow the Economy While Going Broke

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This is a photo-with-text narration covering the 3 weeks it took to refinish our sailboat's hull. All work was done in the AquaLand Marina Shipyard at Lake Lanier, GA from April 2 to April 23, 2010.

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Refinishing Hulls and Other Sundry Ways to Grow the Economy

Lake Lanier, Georgia / Aqualand Marina & ShipyardApril 2-23, 2010

“Scooter” in Its Slip at Aqualand

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Aqualand Marina at Lake Lanier, Georgia

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Every 5 years, sailboats must be dry-docked so that their hulls can be pressure-washed, sanded, patched, sanded again, primed, and repainted.

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This presentation shows parts of the 3-week refurbishing process our sailboat (“Scooter,” a 1980 Catalina-27) underwent from April 2nd to April 23rd.

- Don Gerz, 2010

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The following photos were taken on the 4 days noted below during the 3 weeks it took to

refinish the boat’s hull.

April 2-23, 2010

• Day 1 - April 2nd

• Day 9 - April 10th

• Day 17 - April 18th

• Day 21 - April 23rd

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Hauling Out, Pressure-Washing, Assessing, and Parking the Sailboat

in Aqualand’s Shipyard

Day 1 (of 21)

Shipyard

Friday, April 2

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Although this sign reads “self-service,” we hired pros to haul

out and paint our sailboat.

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“Scooter”

Lift Slings

Boat Lift

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“On the Count of 3, lift!”

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“Scooter” Moving up in the World

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“Scooter” on Its Way to the Yard

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Lift Driver

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Carol supervises the journey from lake to shipyard.

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Making the Turn into the Shipyard

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Moving the Boat into the Shipyard

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Carol watches the power-washing.

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Power-Washing

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Power-Washing the Keel

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Finishing the Power-Washing

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Our painter (Wes) assesses the hull.

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All work will be done here.

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Wes (the painter) assesses the hull as Carol looks on.

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Wes and Carol discuss areas needing extra attention.

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Carol contemplates 3 weeks of no sailing.

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I contemplate 3 weeks of Carol contemplating 3 weeks of no sailing.

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Sanding, Drilling & Filling Holes from Blisters/Bubbles, More Sanding,

and Priming

Day 8 (of 21)

Shipyard

Saturday, April 10(Carol’s Birthday!)

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Scuffs like this one will be removed.

Prime Coat

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Prime Coat

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Another Scuff to Be Removed.

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Initial Cleaning and Buffing of the Upper Hull, Beginning of the Painting Process

below the Waterline, and Startingto Paint the Water Level Stripe

Day 17 (of 21)

Shipyard

Sunday, April 18

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New Paint

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New Stripe Color

New Paint

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New Stripe Color Old Stripe Color

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Job Completed!

Day 21 (of 21)

Shipyard

Friday, April 23

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Hull Bottom Repainted

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New Water Level and Upper Hull Stripes

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Darker Hull Bottom Color

All upper hull scratches were filled and its surfaces were cleaned and polished.

Lighter Water Level Stripe Color

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Water Level Stripe

Hull Bottom

Upper Hull

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While the boat was dry-docked, we had the outboard motor serviced.

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This photo of Carol and me was taken just before we paid everyone.

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The crew readies “Scooter” for launch.

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A crewman backs “Scooter” into the launch pool.

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Carol and Wes (the painter) talk as the crewman continues to back “Scooter” into the launch pool.

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Carol sails “Scooter” back to its slip while I make myself useful by taking her picture and drinking beer in the cabin below.

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“Scooter” Back in its Slip after 3 Weeks in the Shipyard

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Starboard Side of “Scooter”

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Port Side of “Scooter”

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Carol cooks dinner while I try not to fall in the water while taking her picture.

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And after dinner, we sailed off into…

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… the sunset.

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And then we died.

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