J/30 Class Association Forums J/30 Forum The Boat, Sails and Equipment Ananda's Refit

Removing old jib tracks from the deck (all unused, sheets are led to blocks attached to padeyes now):



Balsa core under the aft portside track was pretty rotted, and the fiberglass had even collapsed in from overtightening. Reaming it out:


The aftermath:


Prepping the diesel tank inspection hatch with new holes for fuel sending unit and Espar fuel pickup (easier to drill the hatch than the tank):


Inspection hatch with new hardware fitted:


Same treatment for the freshwater tank - sending unit holes drilled: