This don't look good at first glance. However, with the current age and value of TandEadapt, updating economically is practically a science which must be analysed.

With the rifitting and osmosis planned to start later this year, the ships worth will increase but its value might not sky rocket the same way. However, I'm willing to work commercially with her, so an opportune chance to purchase an item like this is an unlikely solution that works.

The flybridge of TandEadapt was dependant on a Bluetooth speaker up to now.

Very Crazy past week, meeting the potential faces of, Squint Koros Charter. Had very little time free but have been able to do bits of revision and exercises here and there.

Now preparing for the return drive to Spain. I'm drawing up ideas from my screenplay, Harmonic Resolution. Which I wrote as an elegury to my life in the band, The Supernova Heroes. The theme of the satirical movie carries devices which would work well with roles of characters documented going to, Spain.

Rule of 12ths and Tide curves got exercised. I jumped ahead in the practise book to do more complex theory tests which I might forget how to do.

These arent usually needed with modern navigation equipment but I'd rather retain the skills. Will do Course to steers and EPs practise with the book over the next days.

The Fishfinder and Horn ceased up, the VHF radio has a phone for a mic and, yes, The old Garmin 235 chart plotter, has stopped receiving satallite data from most, if not all geostationary satellites.

I researched into compatible units for the New Garmin network working in the lower helm, to fit onto the Flybridge. Selected products, found were, Garmin:
​GPSMap 527 chartplotter
GMI 20 Display
GNT 10 (network application for Quatix Watch)
VHF Radio 200i (With intercom for lower helm)

A few other bits and. Lbs not mentions but found all the essentials to get TandEadapts, flybridge flying. Thanks to shop owners and advise lines like Hudson Marina for their help sorting through hundreds options. Fitting is planned for later in Spring.

Its March and I expected to be back on TandEadapt in January. Before I had the chance to put my new skills in effect, there was risk the wood might rot and the batteries fail. The crew in Alicante got straight on the job at my request.

To protect the wood until I get there to varnish it with a regal woodskin, the crew at Jover Yachts applied a wood oil. Two coats will protect for a few months.

They changed the the battery fluid and left the caps clean. Finished with a general wash. I had to pay but not as much as replacing everything I don't get back in time to maintain anyway. Much Thanks to those boys in Alicante.

Returning to Reading for PR and Publishing business. Took time to do revision of marine signals. I'll be preparing to update the fly bridge of TandEadapt on my return to Spain. One major component eludes me. The bargain is in the longin.

This class has saved me more than £5000, on planned labour hours later this year. My fellow boat owner: Don't be sick about it.
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GRP Scratch:
Sand down
GRP gel coat filler
(Mix with)
Gel coat hardner
Apply coat and hardener mix
Dry for 1 hr depending on temperature
Sand down
(Sand with 320 paper moving down 4 grades with wet paper)
Apply paste compound for polish smooth shine

Repairing holes:
Place Polyester resin, 3 layers, criss crossed
Wet with polyester resin solution & hardener
Laminate
Leave for 3 hrs
Apply process and repeat again 3 times

Gel Coat:
Apply thin 1.5 mm layer of gel coat to avoid cracking of thickness.

Remove staining with Yellow Stain Remover

Wax with UV protection wax

Tools:
Laminator, brush, sanding block

First Day looking at ship systems and components for maintaining. Great day seeing old crew mates also. Most handy skill, besides many, was learning how to apply gel coat:

GRP Scratch:
1 - Sand down
2 - GRP gel coat filler
3 -Gel coat hardner
4 - Sand and smooth tool for applying coat and hardener ) 1 hr depending on temperature
5 - Sand down
6 - Apply paste for shine

23rd of February was a great success for the crew working on pics for Squint Koros Charter. Well done to everyone involved. I see great things can be achieved by all of them.