"CHINESE JUNK"
ONGOING REFIT IN MARATHON FLORIDA, JAN 2010 UPDATE

Engine: JUST ARRIVED, STILL IN THE BOX!!
Gardner 6LX engine with a conversion to a hydraulic gearbox ,
Engine HP: 160 APP., Engine Model: 6 Cylinder 6LX, Hours: 000



. Speed: Cruising: 7-8 Knts... Top: 7 -8 Knts

Fuel: 120 Gal ... Water: 240 Gal... Hold. 30 Gal

RECENT HISTORY AND CURRENT CONDITION

This ancient boat suffered saltwater intrusion in the spring of 2002.
Sea Tow was called and the boat was saved from sinking.
Thereafter the boat sat on land for 13 months while litigation ensued AND RACOONS MOVED IN!!!!
Following that the bottom was totally epoxyed and covered with 3 layers of fiberglass.
I purchased the boat in Apr. 2005, evicted the racoons and mildew, Did a bottom job, launched ,
and have been working very hard ever since.!



This is the boat as it is currently JAN. 2010

Accommodation and Layout:

This truly unique vessel has a large Pilothouse, upper enclosed deck, lower Salon, Galley, Dining area, tiled head and standup shower, 1/4 berth converted to pantry. She is currently laid out to sleep 6.

MASTER STATEROOM 2009:

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Sleeps two owners or guests in large master cabin with queen bed ,
excellent storage, hanging locker and large head with separate shower.





Galley 2006:



We have taken out all the appliances (it took hours with a Sawsall to cut them up and remove piece by piece.
Thank you JOHN RICH ) and new ones are finally installed. Dec.2005. toaster oven and two refrigerators with freezers!!
The countertops and cabinets are still excellent!!
Please note the large domestic water capacity for a boat this size, plus dockside water.

Electronics & Navigation Equipment:



Compass, VHF radio. (all in working order, Apr, 2005)

Office and Navigation station 2009:





Electrical System:

Five new 27 series batterys for the house service May, 2005!
New 12 volt wiring as needed 2005.br New automatic battery charger, May 2005.
Onan Genset 15 KW is ruined and we are removing,br All new 110 volt wiring throughout the boat 2005 !!
New shore power hook ups, New shore power cord, 50 AMP, 12 & 110 lights.
The engine room is stand up and walk around.
There is a work bench and storage cabinets.
There is a working 50 Gal hot water heater.

Deck Equipment:

The Foredeck is covered with greenhouse covering to shield the varnish from the Sun.
The massive Maxwell 2200 windlass is located here, access hatch to lower Salon, large storage hatch.
There are walk around decks on both sides with substantial railings.

Huge arched aft roof was completely epoxied and painted Jan. 2009





NEW CABIN ROOF JUNE 2009







Mechanical Equipment & Engine Details:

Two new Mermaid 16.500 BTU reverse cycle air conditioning units to completely climate control the entire boat (new July 2005)
Walk-around engine room with workbench area , Bilge blower, automatic bilge pumps, , Bridge controls, , Engine alarms,
Fresh water cooling system, Fuel shutoff valves
New electric holding tank head with y valve and pump out, plus overboard discharge.



THE DRAGONS ARE COMING !!





The entire interior is Teak with some boards 20" wide. When entering the interior of "EAST WIND", you will feel you have stepped back in time .
This boat is my home and office .
The process has been slow, but is actually farther ahead than the photos seem to show.
Basically, it's a matter of doing things right the first time and this process takes a great deal of thought and planning.
Plus all new appliances and mechanical devices must fit through a 23" opening as no cutting or mechanical
intrusion is going to happen that will alter or deface the original structure.
Any and all email comments and or suggestions are welcome

NEW GARDNER ENGINE SHOULD BE INSTALLED BY MAY !
Charles Gatchell 305 767 2011

Email: oceanesc@keysyachts.com