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Now we're redoing the thru hulls. They are not installed backwards. I used the thru hulls to clamp the backer blocks while the epoxy hardened.

Also received our new fuel tank from RDS aluminum

And a box of new windows has arrived!

Installed a new epoxied plywood board for the fuel tank

Sanded and repainted the prop and rudder

Thanks for the suggestion. We sent off the original tank information. Now we're waiting for a quote.

There was a persistent smell of diesel in the boat. The odor was so strong we would get headaches and after cleaning out the bilge, in dry dock, we would see more diesel fuel along the port stringer. I read stories about pinhole leaks in the aluminum tanks. I started to probe the fuel tank...

To make her mine we're replacing the original Windows, wall panels, galley, cabin sole and fuel tanks. Then we'll add a windlass and clean up the gel coat and teak trim. I think a few weeks, OK months of work is involved.

We are the new owners of Proud Mary formerly known as Una Mas. A 29 foot Prairie Trawler. This is my first entry and I'll try not to botch up the forum. We're in the process of getting the boat ready for the Great Loop or at least sea worthy for travel up and down the east coast as we become...