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J/24 #140 - Renovation
Restoring my sailboat in 2004-2006.  

October 2006 - "DONE"!  All key hardware is on the deck now - look for more pictures of me sailing than working. :-)

Done is in quotes since there are, of course, more things that I want to do - spinnaker rigging, rebuild V-berth, rebuild cabin floor, etc.  A boat is never really done.

Pix are here in reverse order (most recent first).  Occasionally I weed out older pictures - ask for a repost if I threw away something you need to see.

In response to questions I've started adding more detailed descriptions about my work - starting with the painting and bulkhead notes.  Feel free to add questions or comments to any picture (and a guestbook entry so I know to look for your comments).
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Brad, Thu, 9 Jul 2009 11:58AM
loved your pictures:however lost a full day of work
My son and I are looking at a j24 in the atlanta area hull #123 that is for sale. just wondering if might know the boat and if so what kind of condition it may be in. Don't mind doing the work but don't want to get in over my head. Thank You Steven Case
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steven case, Wed, 24 Jun 2009 7:20AM
I am about too complete a full restoration on my J24 hull #6. Its been cray and fun. I am Awl Gripping the deck and topsides this month and will post some pics when its done. Its been a long haul, I had the deck floating 2" above the hull at one point. You have done a very nice job, I understand what work and effort you have put into your boat. Cheers and happy sailing.
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Steven, Mon, 9 Mar 2009 7:47AM
Beautiful job! I did one this past winter, it already had the verm job done. My boat is  #1837 Grey Fox (after R.E.Lee)and is painted medium Grey with a light grey deck! I love the pictures of it on the water, the grey is incredible! I know you will enjoy the heck out of that boat, I know I do! Keep it flat!

             Dan.
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Dan Lawrence, Sun, 28 Dec 2008 10:34PM
Rich,

Great Job!

Quick question:  How thick was the core material you used in the deck?

Dean
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Dean Travis, Mon, 4 Aug 2008 11:56AM
I was in Defender in Waterford, CT today and noticed 4 Schaefer chainplate covers hanging on the wall. If they are useful to other J24 owners in your area check defender.com, call them and they'll certainly send them to you.
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David Lodge | davidlodgestudios.com, Mon, 28 Jul 2008 3:17PM
This is an incredibly useful site!  You have answered so many of my questions in one web visit.  Thanks for putting this site together for the J24 community!  I have a question about photo 126 when you have time to read it.  Thanks again.
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John French, Thu, 15 May 2008 2:11PM
Mars - I fixed the hatches the best I could, fashioned new slide pieces on each hatch and did new slide rails with aluminum.  I think the Waterlines $2.5k kit is for conversion to the new-style sea hood companionway.   - Rich
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Rich, Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:21AM
We are working on a J/24 upgrade. What did you do about the companionway hatch. Waterlines wants $2500 for a new hatch kit.
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Mars, Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:57AM
Great Job. I'm helping my son restore hull # 825 (year 1978). Lots of work that creats pains where you didn't know you could get them.

Question: What did you use to replace the companion way hatch slides (the 1 inch batten type material that the hatch rides on)? Yours looks like it is new.
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Doug Longhini, Wed, 16 Jan 2008 5:31AM
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7/8 - Toerail 3
Port - rear segment

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7/4 - Installing Speakers
Marked + hole drilled for Skil saw.

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7/4 - Installing Speakers

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7/4 - Installed Speaker

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7/4 - Installing Stereo
Initial marks on port closet.

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7/4 - We have tunes!
Installed stereo.  Note "creative" speaker wire routing since wire is too short for proper installation...

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7/4 - Behind the Music
Ok, this needs some more work - and better connectors.
Till then it is electrical taped together to make sure everything works.


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7/4 - Chainplate Covers
A friend is making his own chainplate covers - here's how they look next to the "official" brand.

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7/2 - Toerail 2
This one installed much quicker.  Here we're drilling the first hole.

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7/2 - Toerail 2
1st bolt

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7/2 - Cool Rich
Just kidding - it's $#@!* hot in Georgia this summer.

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7/2 - Toerail 2
Installed

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7/2 - Toerail 2
Detail showing countersunk bolt holes.

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6/24 - Toerail 1
Midst of drilling holes to mount stbd. mid toerail.

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6/24 - Toerail 1
Closeup of screw and pre-drill alignment marks.

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6/10 - Genoa Tracks
Cut out holes in tape for bolts.

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6/10 - Genoa Tracks
Trim around track base.

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6/10 - Genoa Tracks
Ready for sealant & lockdown

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6/10 - Genoa Tracks
In place with sealant

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6/10 - The Locals

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