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Category Archives: A183

24Feb/21
Whipstaff Quadrant Bearing

Steering Gear Wear and Corrosion

24/02/2021A183rudder pintle, SteeringJonathan Stearn

With the snow melting and the weather warmed up (relatively), work on Bluster has resumed with the stripping out of the steering mechanism. The whipstaff bearing had a bit of play, butRead More…

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09Feb/21
Engine Bearers

Engine Bearers and Thrust Bearing

09/02/2021A183Bearers, EnginesJonathan Stearn

The weather continues to be very cold this winter in Aberdeenshire, and now we also have 20 cm of snow. Consequently, not so much work has been done on Bluster. After muchRead More…

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26Jan/21
Bluster's Yanmar 1GM10

Bluster’s 1GM10 Serviced and painted

26/01/2021A183Jonathan Stearn

Bluster’s engine was winterised, but otherwise in reasonable working order. It was badly rusted in places, the fuel and oil pipes were beginning to rust, and the paint was peeling off muchRead More…

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28Dec/20
Bluster's Engine

Getting Bluster’s Engine Out

28/12/2020A183Engines, ExtractionJonathan Stearn

Bluster currently has a Yanmar 1GM10 diesel engine, a replacement for the Volvo Penta that she previously had. It has been fairly reliable, but the paint was peeling off the lower halfRead More…

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09Nov/20
Bluster with bow repaired

Repairs to Bluster’s Bow

09/11/2020A183bow, Deck, repairsJonathan Stearn

Work has continued on repairing the bow area of Bluster. The deck area had some rot wherever it had been penetrated by a screw or bolt, allowing water to get into theRead More…

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28Sep/20
Foredeck Repairs

Bluster’s Foredeck Repairs

28/09/2020A183deck repairs, RestorationJonathan Stearn

The foredeck from the cockpit to the forehatch has now been repaired and just needs fairing and some longitudinal slats replacing. The top laminate repairs on the bubble have now been fairedRead More…

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28Jul/20
Curved deck at front of cockpit

Cockpit Restoration

28/07/2020A183Cockpit, Restoration, veneeringJonathan Stearn

I am now restoring Bluster’s cockpit at deck level. Getting the jib sheet tracks off (all four of them) was a struggle as many of the brass bolts were corroded into theRead More…

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18Jul/20
'Blister' Repairs

Bluster Refit Progress

18/07/2020A183Hull Repairs, veneeringJonathan Stearn

Making the most of the warm weather and Covid19 lockdown to work on repairing the deck laminations and replace the rotten frame tops. Progress is slow, but steady. Title: Side Deck ProgressCaption:Read More…

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11Jun/20
P1010711

Side Deck Strengthening

11/06/2020A183DeckJonathan Stearn

On Bluster, between the companionway bulkhead and the main bulkhead the side deck and blister were joined without any reinforcement other than the quarter round on the outside. This led to separation,Read More…

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01Jul/19
P1010377

Diesel Bug in Fuel Tank

01/07/2019A183Diesel BugJonathan Stearn

Why you should always add a biocide to your diesel fuel (see photographs)! The algal gloop formed a mat lying on the bottom of the tank. As there was a 3 cmRead More…

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13Jun/19
P1010368

Bluster in two big bits (and many small bits)

13/06/2019A183coachroof, DeckJonathan Stearn

Bluster is now under an all-weather cover so it is possible to work on her even when the weather is not as fine as it should be. Many of the fittings haveRead More…

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11Apr/19
P1010344

Refit of Bluster Started

11/04/2019A183Jonathan Stearn

Work has started on Bluster’s major refit, now that the weather is warmer and dryer. I am starting to strip off the bits that have not been off for a long time,Read More…

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16Aug/18
IMG_20180816_165135

Bluster arrives in Scotland, from Suffolk

16/08/2018A183Jonathan Stearn

After many years of being based at Ramsholt on the Deben and sailing the Thames Estuary with forays to Holland, France and Scotland (by trailer), Bluster has now moved to Scotland whereRead More…

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26Feb/13

The Best Laid Plans-A183 Bluster’s log-July/August 2012

26/02/2013A183Cruise, NingBlogNing Webmaster

The best laid plans …… Or an enjoyable alternative

“Where are you going for your summer cruise Jane?” ”Hopefully West, but if that

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