Fresh Water Rebuild
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…
Gray Water Install
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…
Holding Tank
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…
Depth, Speed, Temp
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…
Fuel Polishing
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…
Always an Adventure