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Resande Master Project List

Below is the running list of projects we’ve done and are planning to do on Resande. Where relevant, we included links to blog posts tied to projects on the list

  • 2021
    • Replaced Core in Cockpit
    • 55 lb Mantus M1 anchor & BR2 Bow Roller
    • Electrical Phase 1:
      • Inverter/Charger
      • Wiring upgrade
      • Lynx distribution Bus bar
      • Victron BMV 712/Shunt
      • AC Panel
      • MPPT Solar charger
      • 2x175W Flexible Solar panel
    • Remove Forward head, convert to dedicated shower
    • Reinforce foredeck & staysail bulkhead
  • 2022
    • 275 ft Chain
      • Build lower chain box for 100ft
    • Re-cored cabin top
    • Re-upholster cushions
    • New Furling line
    • New main sheet & traveler control lines
    • Low-friction reefing system
    • Self-tacking staysail rigging
    • Install Garmin Class A Autopilot
    • Electrical Phase 2:
      • 400AH Battle Born Lithium Batteries
      • DC/DC Charger
      • DC wiring cleanup
      • All new AC Wiring
    • Build & Install Composting Toilet
    • Install SeaDek
    • New speed & temp transducer
    • Re-finish all teak
    • New mattress
    • Jabsco Hotshot Washdown pump
    • Lewmar 40″ Folding Wheel (replacing 32″ Edson destroyer wheel)
    • Soundproof engine bay
    • Cat door

On Deck for 2023:

  • New spreader lights
  • Electrical Phase 3:
    • 120 amp Balmar Alternator
    • K6 Belt conversion for Perkins 4108
    • MC-618 Charge controller
  • New standing rigging
  • Re-core deck above forward head
  • 525+ Watts Solar
  • Davits
  • Underwater lights
  • Swim platform/ladder
  • Redo rudder (foam, fiberglass)
  • Watermaker
  • Custom cat litter box