Refit of "Zanshin" in Annapolis is almost finished

[Zanshin]

I haven't been posting anything regarding the refit that is currently progressing aboard "Zanshin" in Annapolis. Some of you might remember that I had the boat stored on the hardstand at Nanny Cay in the BVI when hurricanes Irma and Maria decided to drop by. I was quite fortunate in that I only lost my rigging and had to small punctures in the hull from the stands when "Zanshin" toppled like a domino among the other boats. I had no water damage inside the hull but it took over a year until she could be righted by a crane (I guess I was at the wrong end of the line of toppled ships). I opted to get the work done in the USA rather than in the Caribbean and shipped "Zanshin" to Newport, Rhode Island and then, after a bit of drama with the diesel engine, motored to Annapolis where I have someone trustworthy doing to the refit.

The main item, and main problem, was the rig. Sparcraft promised a 10 week delivery and it is now 26 weeks and counting and the mast has finally arrived! It turns out that the two parts of my mast came from different extrusions and don't match in color, so now I'm getting an anodized mast and boom.

There was a lot of work done:

Complete tenting and repainting the hull

• All new deck hardware (lifelines and stanchions)
• New mast - painted white because the 2 castings didn't match in color
• New mainsail
• Lots of new electronics ranging from newest Raymarine chartplotter to a next-gen radar system
• New cutlass bearing and shaft alignment as the old one turned out to be badly installed and needed repair
• New rudder bearing as the old one, which was already replaced by Jeanneau, was incorrectly sized
• 1100Ah of batteries plus new bowthruster battery bank
• Lots of new teak on deck - rubstrike, rubrail, etc.
• New bimini with reinforced solar panel areas
• Many, many items of "small stuff" which doesn't look so small on the invoices

If all goes well, the refit might be finished before the New Year, in which case I'll fly out there from Europe and sail her to the Caribbean before winter sets in.

[MalcolmP]

Delighted to hear all that positive progress and so glad she will soon be back to her former glory and you can go sailing.

Frustrating about the anodised mast sections but white spars always look so smart on big boats.

Looking forward to seeing the photos

[Tafika II]

Congratulations...I know it's been a very long & arduous adventure. I can't wait to see the photos either here or on your website!

[MartyB]

Now it will truly be how you want it to be.

Maybe some positive after all of this.

Marty

[Zanshin]

I just got an e-mail that "Zanshin" will get launched next week. I now need to fly to the USA and then sail her down to the Caribbean before the worst of winter set in. I am looking forward to seeing her in her new splendor.

[jlasail]

Hi Zanshin
Let me know if I can be of any help in the process ( attend the launch, take pictures of the hull before it gets launched...etc) I live not too far from Annapolis ( near DC). We met in the BVIs in 2016 at the Jeanneau rendez-vous. You gave me a tour of your boat.
My boat was prepared and commissioned at the same shipyard.
Jean-Luc

[Zanshin]

Hello Jean-Luc,

thanks for the offer! I am getting a stream of pictures from the guys doing the refit so I think I should be in good shape, but I will keep your offer in mind should I do require something. There's no room ashore this season, so the boat is going to the dock until I show up and sail her away to warmer climes.

[rene460]

Hi Zanshin,

Great news that the long repair is nearing completion.  We all look forward to seeing her back in her former glory for a new lease of life.

Rene460

[Zanshin]

I'm flying out at the beginning of January and sailing her down to the Caribbean Flights are booked and I'll wait in Norfolk for a good weather window and head straight south to St. Martin.

[mpcsail]

I live in Norfolk and have mine over at Norfolk yacht club. So let me know if you need help with anything or a slip etc

[Zanshin]

Thanks for the offer. I plan on staying at the waterside marina while waiting for the right weather, I stayed there last time and it seems a good waiting point. The U.S. customs office is right there so that I can clear out quickly before departing.

[mpcsail]

Waterside Marina just started replacement of its docks last week. I did see a boat tied up along the bulkhead. However I would email/call ahead and check availability.

[mpcsail]

Just spoke with Brooke who is my neighbor and friend and runs/owns the marina. He said yes it’s open but bulkhead only no floating. Just give the marina a call to reserve and let them know we had spoken

[Zanshin]

Thanks the heads-up, I wouldn't have contacted them until a day or so before arrival had I not known this. By "bulkhead" do you mean tied up along the shoreside? I think I was tied up there last time (there was a Hooter's right next to me, IIRC).

Yes:

[mpcsail]

Yes same place.  They completely redeveloped "Waterside" and have different restaurants etc.  Also let me know when you head down the bay and can likely give you a hand if needed.

[ania]

Just saw your boat yesterday, they were working on the rigging climbing the mast!

[Zanshin]

How does the paint job look? I thought that she was still on the hardstand and didn't think riggers went up until the boat goes into the water.

[ania]

Dec 18, 2019 18:08:55 GMT Zanshin said:

How does the paint job look? I thought that she was still on the hardstand and didn't think riggers went up until the boat goes into the water.

Boat was on hard, guy went up the mast all the way, looked like back stay was not tensioned.
Paint job looked awesome!!!

[Zanshin]

Thanks for the update! I have "True North Yachting" doing the work because they know the boat and I trust them and while I've been getting reports (and invoices) from them, pictures have been few and far between.

[mehmet]

Is your insurance company covering the costs? I am curios about it because we are all paying a fortune to the insurance companies and i never feel sure if they would cover the costs if there is something serious.

[Zanshin]

I was not insured so am paying all the costs out of pocket. While I had a separate bank account into which I paid money each month towards repairs, damages and a future boat purchase there wasn't enough to pay for the repairs in there; I had not expected a close-to-total type of damage. The repairs have cost more than I paid for my Jeanneau 43DS
This is despite the insides of the boat not being damaged at all. The major price points were repainting the hull, replacing the rig including sails, only the original boom could be re-used.

[mehmet]

wish you a long and happy years with your boat. 

[ania]

Dec 9, 2019 17:33:29 GMT Zanshin said:

I haven't been posting anything regarding the refit that is currently progressing aboard "Zanshin" in Annapolis. Some of you might remember that I had the boat stored on the hardstand at Nanny Cay in the BVI when hurricanes Irma and Maria decided to drop by. I was quite fortunate in that I only lost my rigging and had to small punctures in the hull from the stands when "Zanshin" toppled like a domino among the other boats. I had no water damage inside the hull but it took over a year until she could be righted by a crane (I guess I was at the wrong end of the line of toppled ships). I opted to get the work done in the USA rather than in the Caribbean and shipped "Zanshin" to Newport, Rhode Island and then, after a bit of drama with the diesel engine, motored to Annapolis where I have someone trustworthy doing to the refit.

The main item, and main problem, was the rig. Sparcraft promised a 10 week delivery and it is now 26 weeks and counting and the mast has finally arrived! It turns out that the two parts of my mast came from different extrusions and don't match in color, so now I'm getting an anodized mast and boom.

There was a lot of work done:

Complete tenting and repainting the hull

• All new deck hardware (lifelines and stanchions)
• New mast - painted white because the 2 castings didn't match in color
• New mainsail
• Lots of new electronics ranging from newest Raymarine chartplotter to a next-gen radar system
• New cutlass bearing and shaft alignment as the old one turned out to be badly installed and needed repair
• New rudder bearing as the old one, which was already replaced by Jeanneau, was incorrectly sized
• 1100Ah of batteries plus new bowthruster battery bank
• Lots of new teak on deck - rubstrike, rubrail, etc.
• New bimini with reinforced solar panel areas
• Many, many items of "small stuff" which doesn't look so small on the invoices

If all goes well, the refit might be finished before the New Year, in which case I'll fly out there from Europe and sail her to the Caribbean before winter sets in.

Let us know when it’s done, with pictures. It’s an awesome boat.

[Zanshin]

Now that the damages will have been repaired, I'll start posting on my website again. I didn't want to have just pictures of the Irma damages but some positive ones as well.

[MalcolmP]

Dec 26, 2019 17:47:49 GMT Zanshin said:

Now that the damages will have been repaired, I'll start posting on my website again. I didn't want to have just pictures of the Irma damages but some positive ones as well.

So pleased that you have turned the corner on this.