Hello All...
Progressing nicely with a minor re-fit of my new-to-me 1977 M-17 "Serenita"
(translation... Little Mermaid...formerly Chica Buena here in San Diego).
Got the manual bilge pump hoses put back on (thank heavens my 13 year old
could climb into the port locker and reach back into the interior transom
cavity!), painted bilge areas under the v-berth locker, under the cockpit
aft of the cabin, and in all other lockers, re-oiled interior teak, and made
and varnished new hatchboards, buffed the hull, bottom painted, and new
graphic striping created. All photos recorded for addition to a website at
some point.
Now for a couple of pending issues.
1) Traveler : My traveler car, as I have found is common in earlier
models, is inches aft of the companionway entry. Despite reviewing prior
archives for the list, I have yet to learn if any of the prior owners have
come up with a concise solution for an upgrade or a relocation of the
traveler and I would really appreciate learning from you M-17 veterans.
Once I figure out whether to move it or just upgrade the components, I will
record the upgrade process for addition to the Tech portion of our website,
so all feedback welcome.
2) Cockpit Drainage : Ok, this seems to be a challenge. As the access to
the aft area of the boat is restricted to all but a 13 year old, how have
any of you solved or re-designed the cockpit drainage or does it work as
is?? Mine has the single drain aft of the cockpit deck and drains to a hose
which has been "snaked" and exits to a thru-hull under the water line. Has
anyone changed this arrangement?? I know Carlos posted a week or so that he
had similar questions....but I saw no responses.
3) Bilge Pump : Would anyone share their experience with the install of
an electric bilge pump or is this not a common practice with the M-17's? If
you have them, could you advise as to where you exit hoses?
Thanks for any help on the above!
Best,
JB
1977 M-17 "Seranita"
San Diego
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