Refit of Tayana 37 sailboat - sv Gyatso logbook

This section of the website contains information about refitting our 1985 Tayana 37 for long distance cruising. Click on the links below for more details about the refit and repair projects we have undertaken since purchasing our "good old boat" in 2005. We are the fourth owners and intended to use Gyatso for long-distance cruising and offshore sailing. The previous owners were seasonal coastal cruisers.

	Refit & Repair Project Summary 2005-2008
	Sails and Rigging Headsails, main sail, standing rigging, chainplates and lifelines
	Communications Systems SSB radio, satellite phone, Navtex, VHF radio, laptop computers
	Electrical Systems Battery charger, solar panels, bonding system
	Navigation Electronic charting, AIS, radar, wind speed indicator, paper charts -- article coming soon!
	Refrigeration Out with the old and in with the new
	Freshwater Systems Water filter, water heater, water pump, no water maker
	Engine and Fuel System Alternator, raw water pump,, fuel filters, cleaning the fuel tank
	Yacht Canvas Bimini, dodger, butterfly hatch cover, sun awning
	Brightwork Exterior and interior brightwork
	Interior Cabin Galley counters, cushions and upholstery, etc.
	Rudder and Self Steering Rudder repairs, electronic autopilot and windvane
	Anchoring System Delta, CQR
	Barrier Coat and Bottom Paint Barrier coat repairs, rudder moisture, bottom painting
*Related Sailing Logs*
	Preparations in Annapolis for Caribbean 1500 Rally, 7/4/06-10/30/06 [Logbook] [Photo Gallery]
	Stop-over in St. Augustine, Florida, 2/27/06-4/24/06 [Logbook] [Photo Gallery]
	At home port in Annapolis, 11/21/05-01/06/06 [Logbook] [Photo Gallery]

Logbook: Refitting a 20-year old cruising sailboat