28th June 2021 – The pier a bit down the canal was taken by several yachts so the cleaning boat moored alongside, a nice aluminium working craft. Could easily server as a floating bar in my opinion…. Very easy to manoeuvre and a lot of space…
Month: June 2021
27th June 2021 – I finally started cleaning the ship by removing the sails into my van, followed by rebuilding the bench on starboard side. I had an old tin of black antirust primer. I sprayed it where it was rusting badly. At least, it can’t become any worse at the moment.
The engine ran for half an hour. Started straight away!
26th June 2021 – It was a busy day with many visitors. I’m happy with the museum running well.
26th June 2021 – Yesterday I managed to get the batteries charged. Today I made a quick inventory of the engine room. I noticed the sea tap was open. So I wonder what happened to the anti freeze the owner put in… He always reminded us the tap was closed and we were not allowed to start the engine.
Bilges are drying out and the pump didn’t run anymore. Or it is broken or the keel is dry…
23rd June 2021 – I moved several boxes with books from the Watergeus to Tordino. I also brought the drawers for the cupboard and some wood to make a frame behind the panels.
22nd Jnue 2021 – I mounted the front panels for the cupboard underneath the stairs of Tordino. It are old panels from a spits barge.
22nd June 2021 – I cleaned the Stern. It was to rainy to do a proper job. At least, I can now walk around in the wheelhouse, which will make it safer for a next journey, maybe next week…
21st June 2021 – Rainy and windy, the whole day already. There is not much I can do besides scanning some books and magazines. At least one of the projects continue.
20th June 2021 – I was not surprised to have water in the bilges. I was even happy the ship was still afloat. I haven’t known a night were it rained as much as last night. Today I left the hatches open so it could dry out. When I connected the shore power, my fuses jump. So one year to make her seaworthy again is not over the top! It might be very realistic.
20th June 2021 – A nice evening and finally dry, time for a small trip on the Djoey…
18th June 2021 – Today I got an insurance for the ship and I started scanning the old documents to find more historical information. I looked at the pictures I took in December, also thinking about the serious damage on the side I have since it got stuck under the quay, I don’t know… I really going to need that full year of renovation.
15th June 2021 – Today they mounted the glass panel in the entrance door of the museum!
15th June 2021 – I closed the three leaks I made with the high pressure machine last month. I noticed the ship was badly damaged getting stuck under the wooden quay. She needs to move quickly. I have an appointment next week at the marina to drydock her.
14th June 2021 – The biggest mistake I made was moving the Stern alongside Tordino. I just can’t have a safe access to the ship. A ship is made for cruising around, so I turned back to Bruges. It took us less then two hours to get back. I was lucky to pass under the last bridge. After me, it was over. The bridge got stuck for a few hours…
13th June 2021 – I went to see a little Dutch ship in Antwerp. It is a flat bottom sailing boat from around 7 meters. I like it a lot, but I’m not sure if it is worth the effort. It certainly looks traditional, but it hasn’t been maintained for years. I’m also worried about the logistic nightmare for bringing her over to Bruges, since I need to sail over the Schelde. The other issue is I’m still in negotiation about the sailing ship Baron…
