In this March 2011 project I am removing five unwanted holes where thru hulls used to be. I am eliminating the sink drains in favor of a Gray Water system that discharges out the Black Water outlet. (I was informed…

In this March 2011 project I am replacing the three old cabin vents with new solar powered vents West Marine sells these vents: NICRO Ventilation Day/Night Plus Solar Vents #N20704W The 4″ vents were used and required making the existing…

After 30 plus years of service, I felt the water system in Wind Dragon was overdue for rebuilding.  There were a few things I had in mind to upgrade the water system to the 21st century. A water filter was…

In this March 2011 project I am installing a Gray Water sytem West Marine sells these tanks: Heavy-duty Todd holding tanks can handle tough jobs! 1/4″ Wall Standard Tank, 8″ x 12″ x 16″, 6gal. West #9445263  Todd #85-1531WH Manufactured…

New holding tank install, sounds fun doesnt it! For this project I used: TODD ENTERPRISES Polyethylene Holding Tank from West Marine (14x10x24 13gal part#9445289)  If I was to do this again I would use the (10x16x30 20gal tank) 1/4″ starboard…

This project to relocate and install a new Depth, Speed, and Temperature transponder took place in March 2011. After much thinking and measuring, I decided that the best location for the new Depth, Speed, Temp transponder would be under the…

The fact that Wind Dragon has been sitting at dock for most likley 1 to 2 years the diesel fuel in the tank needs to be polished.  Fuel polishing is the process of filtering out water and trash from the…