Peregrine

Winter 2011-2012

2011-11-04T22:32:00.000-07:00

Well she is back at the slip after her delivery from Los Angeles this summer and as the temperatures cools the work pace heats up. As of today the head cabinetry is torn apart and we will be cutting into the deck to replace what seems to be rotted decking. When the port forward lower is tightened up the deck bulges at the chain plate. so the plan is to identify the rotted area, cut it out from below and glass it back together. The water maker is also ready to be un-assemble when the new membrane arrives. All things point to a failed membrane as the reason for its failure during Transpac. will post more information as it becomes available. Also on the list of items for this winter are re-plumbing the head to include vented loops where appropriate, glassing over possibly four through hulls, replacing the others with flush closing units and then attaching the plumbing that now is connected to 7 openings down to 3. Installation of a sump in the bilge for the head sink and shower sump; this will correct several annoying problems while under sail and help keep the head smelling much better. I have removed and resealed all of the windows, replaced the two opening ports and am happy to say no more leaks....that is at least under the hose and rain test we will see when out in the ocean pounding into waves. I am half way through sealing all the chain plates as well, I have removed all of the port side, opened up the holes in the deck, filled the old screw holes with epoxy and resealed they also seem to be holding up to rain and the hose.

Spring Haul Out 2011

2011-08-07T23:31:00.000-07:00

Now that Transpac is done and I'm not worried if Team Hassle knows what my bottom looks like Ill post a few pictures. Peregrine was in the yard for five weeks and got a new spinnaker car and track (Harken captive ball bearings), new stripes and an amazing bottom. We sanded to barrier coat fixed some blisters and a nasty crack we found down the center line just forward of the keel which ran about 3 feet and was up to an inch deep in places. We then sprayed five coats of Balto Plate and burnished it to a mirror finish. If you look closely at the pictures you can see the reflections.

Transpac 2011

2011-08-02T22:32:00.000-07:00

Transpac Start:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WvWNkjEMuw

Transpac has come and gone we didn't have the finish we would have liked but the experience was awesome! Peregrine and crew had a great start hitting the line with full speed and within seconds of the gun. After the first day we had the lead in the Aloha class and stayed in front for 3 more until we had to retire. On the fourth day during our charging routine the water maker would not produce good product, we tried for two days to repair the unit but were unsuccessful. We wont know for sure until we get the boat home and tear the unit apart but the initial diagnosis is either a failed brine seal or oil in the membrane. during the eight days at sea we racked up over a 1000 miles and had allot of fun. At the time we withdrew we were one day away from crossing the Pacific Ridge and deploying our chutes. We nailed every milestone up to that point and were in the position relative to our competitors and the course that we planned. When we turned back to Long Beach it was with our heads held high and our hearts down low. I cant thank the crew (Dan Symonds, Randy Doull, Jim Brenden, Ferenc Feher and Shannon Hunt) enough for the incredible efforts they put forth prior to and during the race. Thank you all!!

Coastal Cup

2011-06-11T20:58:00.001-07:00

Peregrine took first in her class at this years Coastal Cup. The race ran from San Francisco to Catalina Island and was 360 miles. Winds ranged from 30-40 knots the first day and night and then settled into the mid 20s for the second day and night, we went about 50 miles offshore and to sum it up it was Mr. Toad's wild ride. Peregrine was the only boat in our class to finish as the competitors retired after the first day with substantial damage to their spinnaker inventories. She is now in Long Beach and waiting for the start of the Transpac in 11 days!! Aloha

Oregon Offshore

2011-05-20T09:01:00.000-07:00

Peregrine took first in class finishing at 12:43 AM Saturday morning just short of 40 hours f rom the finish. 20 Knots downwind all the way up the coast and then a mostly downwind leg up the stratits. Peregrine finished first in B class. We had Shannon come up from Los Angeles to sail with us and are happy to say she is our sixth and final crew member for Transpac. In a word AWESOME!

Following video is of Jim Brenden at the wheel driving downwind in 20 some knots.

Race Schedule

2011-03-26T22:10:00.001-07:00

Just about done with the boat prep a little bit of attention to the bottom and then we start shaking down the boat and working on crew comfort. Peregrine will have quite a few miles under her keel before the start of Transpac on July 4th. May 12-15: Oregon Offshore (Astoria, OR to Victoria, CN 193 miles) May 28-30: Swiftsure Lightship Classic (143 miles) June 15-20: Coastal Cup (Sanfrancisco to Catalina Island, 300+ miles) July 4th: Transpac (Long Beach to Honolulu, 2225 Miles)

Instrument Housing

2011-03-07T12:27:00.001-08:00

Finally, after repairing the the hatch slides and installing a grab rail in the cabin on the centerline I was able to complete the instrument installation. New Nexus instruments and the housing over the companion way.

Preparation for Transpac

2011-02-20T21:37:00.000-08:00

How time flies when your working on your boat every spare minute of every day. In the midst of preparing for the race a few other projects got added. The first was the replacement of the exhaust riser as the old one failed and I figured it was time to do it right. I had an all stainless steel riser and flange fabricated at work and the difference in engine performance is quite noticeable. During one of the winter storms the wind lifted our canoe off the dock and slammed it into the stanchions and stern rail necessitating their removal and repair along with making provisions to run the 3/8" cable for the satellite phone. While getting ready to install the new instruments over the companion way I took the time to repair the hatch slides and install a new grab rail in the cabin on the center line. I also resealed the traveler and fresh varnish on all the trim that had to come up in the process. Now to the work for race preparation:

* Iridium satellite phone installed and connected to the PC
* New Nexus instruments and flush mounted thru hulls
* Expedition software and PC setup connected to the Nexus server
* Removal of the engine raw water intake scoop and replacement with a flush mount
* Relocation of the Emergency DC panel from the electrical panel
* Fabrication and installation of a new stove top
* Fabrication and installation of a foot ramp at the helm
* Removal and rebuild of the steering pedestal and all associated hardware
* Installation of a foot pump for Sea water at the galley
* Plumbing fix to isolates galley sinks depending on tack
* Sea Cock for in-head access for the head
* Rebuilt the head
* Replaced cabin and galley lights with dual function red/white LED lights
* Red LED chart light
* Installation of Spectra Ventura MPS water maker and water tank
* Bulkhead holes from old Signet instruments filled
* Mast tuned

* In April she will be back in the yard for normal bottom work and a new Phil's Foil rudder, at which time we will also repair the worn rudder post bushings.

* Pick up of a used 1.5 oz. spinnaker, two new spinnakers, and a new storm tri sail.

This year the Oregon Offshore Race (Astoria OR, to Victoria CN, 193 miles) is May 12-15th and will be our shake down cruise before heading to LA for the start of 2200 mile LA to Hawail Transpac on July 4th.

Transpac 2011

2010-09-27T22:36:00.000-07:00

Peregrine is registered in the 2011 Transpac starting July 4, 2011 in Long Beach, CA and ending in Honolulu HI. The next six months will be spent working on getting the boat race ready. Crew: Steve Smolinske, Randy Doull, Dan Symonds, Ferenc Feher, Jim Brenden

Radar Post

2010-07-04T21:58:00.001-07:00

After two years and two repairs to the radar from sails wrecking havoc on the gimballed mast mount I decided it was time to move the unit. I moved it to a pole on the starboard side of the transom. I had the pole fabricated at work and added a tube inside for the fuel vent. It now vents about 9 feet above the water line, again after two years and two issues from water in the fuel tank it was time to correct this problem too. The old vent was located on the transom and in following seas and rough weather water would work its way up the vent and into the fuel tank. I also mounted the stern running light at 10 feet above the water line and made provisions to have the MOB pole mounted as well. In addition I added a weather satellite receiver for my chart plotter.

Swiftsure Lightship Classic

2010-06-02T23:18:00.000-07:00

Peregrine at the start of the Lightship Classic, at 38 feet most of the boats in the fleet had at least ten feet on us yet we were able to finish with the third best return leg from the lightship just under 16 hours.

We saw winds ranging from 0 to 38 during the race, it was a beat out and back.

Oregon Offshore May 13-15, 2010

2010-05-18T22:16:00.000-07:00

Oregon Offshore Race, 5/13/2010 (Peregrine on the left)

The OOR is a 193 mile race from Astoria, OR to Victoria Canada, Peregrine placed 3rd in her class and 6th in the fleet.

Spring 2010 Haul Out

2010-04-10T22:27:00.000-07:00

Now I know why boat yards charge so much for their services, its because ITS WORTH IT!

Just the normal stuff you do to your bottom to make it go faster. If I told you more I'd have to kill you.

New feathering Prop.

Winter 2009/2010

2010-01-26T21:52:00.000-08:00

This winter has and is being used to get the boat ready for extended cruising and offshore racing. Projects have included:

* New 110 Amp Alternator

* New Battery Charger

* Wiring and fuses brought up ot ABYC standards

* Galley countertops laminated

* Ice box insualation increased

* Refrigeration

* Nav Station laminated

* Instruments flush mounted

* Emergency Battery for lights and Instruments with a seperate panel
* Engine Control Panel replaced and new wiring

* Replaced Fresh Water Pump

* Replaced Raw Water Pump

* New engine hoses

* Replaced and upgraded the Heat Exchanger

* Rebuilt and repaired the exhaust riser

* New Garhauer Rigid Boom Vang

* Harken MIV System 2 roller fuler with removable drum and dual tracks

* Navtec series 9 Integral Hydraulic Backstay Adjuster

* Insulated Backstay for future SSB installation

* Tracks reanodized and Harken captive ball bearing tracks added for adjustable genoa cars

* Main Sheet system redesigned for greater effieciency

* Cunningham

* Spinnaker Pole improvements

* Outhaul improved to a 12:1 purchase

New Sails:

* CAL #1

* CAL #3

* Spinnaker

2009 Electronics

2009-04-16T22:38:00.000-07:00

New Electronics for 2009

* Garmin 5208 Chart Plotter
* Garmin 540 Chart Plotter
* Radar
* ICOM 602
* ICOM AIS
* Signet AWA and Speed

2009 New Sails

2009-03-17T21:00:00.000-07:00

New Sails for 2009

* CAL Main

* CAL #2

* .75 Oz. Asymetric Spinnaker (A3)

Winter 2008 Interior

2008-11-06T22:50:00.000-08:00

Winter 2008 Projects:

* Replaced all of the head hoses and fresh water hoses

* Replaced and upgraded all of the house wiring

* 7 coats of interior varnish

2008 Work

2008-07-12T23:53:00.000-07:00

* Cutlass bearing and shaft replaced, prop balanced.
* Thru hulls and valves all replaced with Bronze addition of sea strainer for cooling intake.
* Epoxy barrier coat
* Bottom paint
* Stanchions re-bed
* Rudder cap replaced
* Auto pilot replaced
* Minor cracks and dings repaired and gel-coated
* New Dodger

* Mast and boom painted
* New standing rigging
* New tricolor/strobe at the masthead along with a new VHF antenna
* New life lines
* Webasto 5000 cabin heater installed.
* New wiring throughout the boat and engine
* New AGM House Bank
* New AGM Start Battery
* New Running Rigging

2008 Mast work

2008-04-04T21:04:00.001-07:00

one of the first items we addressed was reworking of the mast. All of the wiring was replaced, the mast and boom were painted and hardware was replaced as needed also the standing rigging was replaced.