Orion tucked away for the winter

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Jim Walsh
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Location: CD31 "ORION" Hull #27 Noank, Ct.

Orion tucked away for the winter

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Orion was hauled on 10/16 and the first thing I did was rinse the hull from the toerail to the waterline with hull cleaner. This ensures the surface will be clean for a coat of wax in the spring. Next I spent five days sanding the bottom (with the aim of removing this seasons coat of antifouling so as not to build layers up) so the bottom is prepped for next seasons antifouling.
Next was erecting the winter cover. This I completed over two days as the winds picked up after I had completed erecting the frame. The canvas portion went on the following day when the wind was behaving itself.
This year I mounted my old 50 watt solar panel to my windvane frame. It makes a nice trickle charger over the winter months.

In the Travelift
In the Travelift
Solar panel in place
Solar panel in place
Cover erected
Cover erected
Jim Walsh

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keneasley
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Re: Orion tucked away for the winter

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That's one awesome cover.

We're still sailing in Fairfield. Although just for one more week.
Ken Easley
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Jim Walsh
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Re: Orion tucked away for the winter

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keneasley wrote: Nov 1st, '24, 09:09 That's one awesome cover.

We're still sailing in Fairfield. Although just for one more week.
There have been a handful of beautiful days. I’m jealous…
Jim Walsh

Ex Vice Commodore
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CD31 ORION

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Re: Orion tucked away for the winter

Post by John Stone »

Jim Walsh wrote: Oct 31st, '24, 18:24 Orion was hauled on 10/16 and the first thing I did was rinse the hull from the toerail to the waterline with hull cleaner. This ensures the surface will be clean for a coat of wax in the spring. Next I spent five days sanding the bottom (with the aim of removing this seasons coat of antifouling so as not to build layers up) so the bottom is prepped for next seasons antifouling.
Next was erecting the winter cover. This I completed over two days as the winds picked up after I had completed erecting the frame. The canvas portion went on the following day when the wind was behaving itself.
This year I mounted my old 50 watt solar panel to my windvane frame. It makes a nice trickle charger over the winter months.


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Fantastic set up Jim. Orion looks very well protected.
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