Windstar Inventory and Upgrade List

 

Windstar Inventory and upgrade List

 Windstar is essentially turnkey, needing nothing to go sailing.   As you will see, she's been very well cared for and upgraded and refined constantly during my ownership.  All repairs and upgrades are detailed here.   Please take the time to review the detailed information below and the further detail on the other blog pages.


 Electronics and Electrical  

  • Raymarine i70, DST800 (spring 2016)
  • SeatalkNG (NMEA2000)  network installed (spring 2016)
  • Garmin X19 N2K GPS antenna (fall 2015)
  • Pioneer MVXH560BT stereo (spring 2015), speakers TEAC LX-8S
  • Raymarine EV-100 wheelpilot. (spring 2015)
  • vYacht NMEA2000 wifi router (Sept 2016)
  • VHF ICOM M506 AIS, N2K Jan 2016
  • Marinco Day and Night vent, 3” N20803 July 2019
  • Cockpit VHF speaker Polyplanar MA 1000R June 2017
  • Blue Sea 8690 battery management panel (July 2016)
  • Victron BMV700 Battery monitor. (July 2016)
  • Xantrex TC20+ battery charger. Approx 2003
  • RENOGY DCC50S MPPT and DC:DC Spring 2021
  • Renogy 175w flexible solar panel,  Spring 2021.
  • 2ea group 31 Enerwatt 110 AH LiFPo batteries, NEW 2021
  • 1ea group 55 AGM start battery, new July 2021
  • Stove Hillerange Princess 3122 (1985) (Oven does not work, parts NLA)
  •  10lb AL propane tank, recertified (10 yrs) June 2016
  • Fridge is Nova Cool LT-200 ser 207173 (3/99 uses 5ozs R134
  • Jabsco head, standard type, new 2015, joker valve part # 29092-1000
  • Pressure water pump: Jabsco Par 2.9gph 31395-0292 (new July 2016)
  • Manual ice box drain pump: Beckson Siphonmate, (new August 2015)
  • Shower drain pump: Jabsco 36970 1060
  • Galley foot pump: TMC 70701 (Sept 2022)
  • Bilge pump is Henderson (Whale) MkV rebuilt July 2022
  • Water heater is Raritan 120v element not working.

Miscellaneous, safety and storage

  • Fenders 
  • Docklines
  • boat hook
  • man overboard pole
  • life ring
  • bolt cutters
  • emergency tiller
  • Jacklines – 9450lb 1” dacron hoist webbing, 21’ length. (new 2016)
  • cooking utensils and cutlery 
  • RCYC race mugs, 
  • thermos bracket. 
  • head pump out fitting
  • winch handles
  • shore power cable and adapters
  • 6 post steel cradle with two laddders
  • Aluminum winter cover frame
  • Custom top shop winter cover.
  • original owners manual, all relevant receipts, manuals and documentation.

Engine and propulsion

  • Yanmar 2GM20F ser 01775
  • Serviced annually, valves adjusted 2022. Includes spares, tools. 
  • Oil filter is FRAM PH3593A
  • Alternator belt is Gates A37 or AX37 (cogged)
  • Water pump belt is M19 or 3L19 or Gates 1190
  • Oil is Rotella 15w40 T5 synthetic rated for diesel
  • Yanmar K2MC transmission
  • Hitachi Alternator 55-20 129772-77200 55A-12V (replaced with NEW equiv August 2019)
  • Gori 2 blade folding prop, new 2015 (ish?)   
  • Spare fixed two blade prop and original Martec folding prop.   

Ground Tackle

  • 10kg Genuine Bruce anchor with 50’ chain + 100’ (might be 125') 4-plait nylon rode.
  • Anchor buoy
  • chain hook 
  • Genuine danforth forged backup anchor.  


Sails and rigging.

  • New lifelines from the Rigging Shoppe, 2023
  • Symmetrical spinnaker in dousing sock and launch bag, with sheets and guys,
  • Asymmetrical spinnaker, new Sept 2016, with lightweight sheets, dousing sock and launch bag.
  • 5 merriman snatch blocks.
  • Spinnaker pole, stows on deck
  • Forespar Whisker Pole p/n new in 2016, also stows on deck.
  • #1 Jib (Dacron) 42’7” X 40’6”X 13’5” (checked and new UV protection added 2023, $700)
  • #2 Radial cut Genoa NEW 2021
  • #3 genoa (Dacron) Good under 10kt. 42’8” X 41’3” X 20’
  • Mainsail, Full PHRF, full and partial battens, cross cut Dacron main winter 2016 (Evolution sails) Checked by Triton sails, 2023
  • Forespar Whisker Pole p/n new in 2016
  • New main halyard, not installed.

Windstar Sail Inventory (100% foretriangle=291sqft)

 

luff

leech

foot

area

% Coverage

Symmetrical Spinnaker

 

 

 

 

 

Full Radial Asymmetrical Spinnaker

 

 

 

797.3

274%

#3

42.66

41.25

20.00

406.5

140%

#2

42.58

40.52

16.40

331.5

114%

#1

42.58

40.50

13.42

271.6

93%

Racing Mainsail

 

 

 

292.88

 

 

WINDSTAR Maintenance and upgrades

Engine work 

  • Replaced fuel lift pump, alternator belt June 2021
  • November 2014 – replaced all mounts, shaft, coupling, cutlass bearing. DONE $5000!
  • Removed disassembled and inspected transmission, honed clutch cones, replaced seals 2023 self….
  • Service stiff valve for fresh water drain at heat exchanger. (May 2017)
  • Replaced all hoses and rubber parts Nov 2015-May 2016
  • Replaced coolant sensor
  • Relocated coolant overflow so raw water strainer can actually be serviced.
  • Replace screw securing elbow at aft end of heat exchanger
  • Replace raw water impeller Winter 2014, may 2020, may 2022
  • Paint water pump pulley Nov 2014, other paint Aug 2019
  • Replaced high pressure fuel pump O rings, August 2019
  • changed oil, filter and coolant Nov 2014, June 2016, Oct 2017, Oct 2018, winter 2019/20, oil and filter oct 2020, oct 2021, Oct 2022
  • Adjusted valves, April 2022
  • Changed oil in trans, July 2015. Oct 2017, Oct 2020, oct 2022, may 2023
  • Replace air filter August 2019
  • Removed, serviced and painted mixing elbow winter 2019/2020 (not obstructed at all)
  • Replaced exhaust hose to muffler 2020.

Upholstery and canvas work

  • Replaced and upgraded dodger and bimini lines/shock cords 2018
  • New foam and all interior cushions July 2020. Aerotex fabric, work completed by Classic drapery and upholstery, Whitby.
  • New cockpit cushion upholstery May 2020 – sunbrella navy.
  • new foredeck hatch screen 2021
  • new v-berth hatch bug screen July 2020
  • Cockpit back cushions. New Winter 2014
  • New Sail cover, winter 2016
  • New Winter Cover, Oct 2014 ($2000)
  • New Bimini, Dodger windows, side curtains, connector 2019 (Bluewater Marine)

 Electrical repairs and upgrades

  • Replace running light bulbs with LED May 2021
  • Replaced overhead light in saloon with two LED downlights and solar vent July 2019.
  • Calframo fan 757DC-WBX mounted in main cabin June 2017
  • Calframo ultimate fan mounted at foot of v berth July 2020
  • LED masthead and steaming lights. (new Marinebeam units, Mar 2017)
  • Replaced running light wiring on pulpit. (April 2017)
  • Replace all wire in mast (14/41 TEW TC, March 2017)
  • repair insulator over starter motor. July 2016
  • Batteries revised 2021, new group 31 lithium house and AGM start
  • rewired stern light - conductor insulation badly deteriorated. (June 2015)
  • remove wires in QB, secure loose wires. P-clamps added along hull/deck joint, wires cable tied, correctly routed. 2014
  • Secured, cable tied and p-clamped all loose wires from panel aft, 2014
  • Rerouted remaining wiring, secured, removed excess. July 2016
  • Replaced original substandard fridge wiring and upgraded to heavier gauge. July 2016
  • Secured and P-clamped all wiring from panel fwd, June 2016
  • Wiring for second VHF added, stored at aft end of electrical compartment – June 2016
  • Wiring for external VHF speaker added June 2016 – stored under deck plate p/s of cockpit.
  • External VHF speaker installed Polyplanar MA 1000R June 2017
  • VHF coax replaced with low-loss Belden RG8x from panel to mast, and in mast (2017)
  • Install Blueseas ground bus, revised grounding  (July 2016)
  • Install Victron BMV700 Battery monitor. (July 2016)
  • Add ground bus, poss. Ensure all grounds are reliable.
  • Add bluesea 9460 battery panel and m-acr.
  • Verify all fusing, labelling, terminations.
  • relocate mast wiring terminal block bulkhead, mount permanently, dress and label wires, Replace ring terminals on mast wiring with flanged forks June 2016
  • Extensively labeled, routed and secured remaining wiring. July 2016
  • Breakers re-sized, eliminating hidden fuses for VHF, stereo, N2K. Spring 2016
  • Secure and label wires in panel.
  • LED interior lighting upgrade (Lee valley LED strips - 2015) LED dome lights, 2017, halogen reading lamp replacement 2018
  • Revise and label all grounding in engine compartment to ground bus. July 2016
  • Clean and protect all connections in engine control panel, replace gasket, replace incorrect terminal. (July 2016)
  • Add USB charger to main panel, fwd. Bluesea.
  • Add usb outlet to bookshelf for entertainment system, connected to stereo circuit.
  • Renogy Solar panel and DC:DC charger/mppt controller purchased October 2020
  • 2 ea 110ah lithium house batteries nov 2020
  • 1 ea AGM start battery Nov 2020
  • Battery storage area improved spring 2021
  • 12v battery connections rationalized and improved spring 2021.  Correctly fused at terminals.

Structural repairs and upgrades

  • Tabbing below v-berth to liner - use stitched biax #1702 cloth mat and epoxy mvs 410 w 462 hardener for cold. Nov 2015
  • Repaired floating bulkhead in QB, reinforced hull in this area (cradle pad) – April 2021
  • Gelcoat repaired around portlights while replacing – spring 2020

  • Glass and epoxy fillet to main bulkhead inside settee adjacent to head, incl mouse hole for drainage, ventilation, inspection. Oct 2015
  • Finish/Grind limber holes under bilge pump hose holes for improved drainage. Oct 2020
  • Grind all other limber holes oct 2020
  • Aft keelbolt landing reinforced with Epoxy/Glass/Carbon oct 2020. (not required but I was working in the area and was going to paint)
  • Remove overhead liner in hanging locker, fillet and tab with epoxy and 1702 biax cloth, remove balsa core around water fill, replace with solid glass, re-drill for and install SS water fill. August 2019
  • Remove and fill hole from existing depth sounder, overboard discharge. 1702 biax and epoxy, holes filled, nov 2015
  • Verify keel stub condition – OCT 2015 (was sound, mast step sound, though water had entered filled portion of stub from below)
  • Repair gelcoat stress cracks at leading edge of keel stub. Complete nov 2015 removed voids and built up with multi layers biax cloth stitch mat and epoxy.
  • Preventative Reinforcement of mast step, keel stub, and keel bolt bearing area – Nov 2016.
  • Remove core around pumpout fitting, fill with epoxy/glass matrix, install new ss fitting with starboard pad. Summer 2019
  • Strip VC-tar and old bottom paint from rudder, fair and coat with 2 layers epoxy, 2 interprotect. (April 2021)
  • Sand any unfair VC-tar from bottom, coat areas with interprotect. (April/May 2021)
  • Floating bulkhead repair winter 2020/2021
  • Battery stowage revised winter 2020/2021 with solar and lithium upgrade

Mechanical repairs.


  • 2020 Replace windows – 2 ea 74”X10” X 3/8” bronze acrylic, secured with 3m VHB tape, dow  silicone.
  • Replaced companionway hatch 2023
  • Stripped, powder coated and rebuild all deck hatches to as new condition - 2023
  • Steering chain and bearings lubricated, cable tension adjusted August 2019
  • Custom SS handrails, May 2017
  • New bulkhead in cockpit locker with stowage for many items. August 2019
  • Re and re shower wand thing in head (June 2015)
  • Replaced Kitchen faucet cartridges Waltec #76100 (July 2016)
  • Engine control panel holes reinforced July 2016.
  • Replace and tighten stern rail bolts, re-bed, fabricate and add aluminum backing plates - complete Sept 2014
  • Replace flushwater intake hose. (2014)
  • Replace cooling intake hose (2014)
  • Replace head drain hose. (2016)
  • Replaced galley sink drain hose. (lloyds approved, April 2017)
  • Replace seawater cooling intake hose with Lloyds approved. (winter 2014)
  • P/S Stanchion base replaced with aluminum May 2015.
  • Head replaced June 2014.
  • Replaced pressure water pump, July 2016.
  • Holding tank repaired, large waste hoses replaced replaced with 1.5” Trident Premium 102-1120 - 2020
  • Bilge pump hose replaced Nov 2020
  • Replace carpet and pads on cradle October 2015.
  • Holding tank deck fitting rebedded, Aug 2014, replaced with stainless.
  • Shower pump relocated, new drain hose, electrical terminals, June 2016
  • Cabin sole epoxied on underside, 7 coats varnish Nov 2020
  • All bilge areas sanded, painted Nov 2020
  • Aft Keel bolt landing reinforced. Nov 2020
  • Keel bolts torqued nov 2020

Rigging

  • remove and repair sheaves from mast head (All sheaves re-bushed, greased, reassembled. Oct 2014, greased annually)
  • topping lift 1/4 Wh/Bk 85' (Replaced June 2015)
  • furler 5/16 white/black Got it. White/black 57' (Replaced June 2015)
  • replaced lazyjacks July 2019
  • Snap shackles on furler swivel and base. (July 2020)
  • Jib - halyard - white/gold - low stretch (new spring 2017) - note, when replacing make 6ft longer so halyard can be used to hoist bosuns chair via sheet winch
  • Main - halyard – 100’ 7/16 dacron white/blue (new spring 2021, not installed)
  • Wing - halyards - red, green (new spring 2017)
  • Spinnaker sheets - 66' lightweight White/black (new spring 2017)
  • Outhaul 3/8 X 35'. White/blue (new spring 2017)
  • Mainsail Reefing Lines 7/16 X 40'. whit/red, white/black (new spring 2017)
  • Spin downhaul 35' 3/8 black/white (new 2016)
  • Refurbish spinnaker Pole (Winter 2016/2017)

Other Upgrades and modifications

  • PFD gear hangers in QB – August 2019
  • Add nicro solar vent in cabin July 2019
  • nicro low-profile cowl vent added to anchor locker hatch, ventilation added to bulkhead at V-berth foot. (July 2019)
  • Slam hatches at aft end of p/s sette for access to contents. Tempress # (Spring 2017)
  • Latch cockpit table. (hammock hooks and shock cord, 2017)
  • Upgrade emergency tiller to toolless. (captive wrenches added June 2017)
  • Added round deck access hatch below Nav stn 2018
  • Flare gun storage and mounting bracket July 2019.
  • Fabricate and Replace refrigeration lid with 2” foam/composite July 2019.
  • Replace fridge shelf with fitted removable plexiglass shelf.
  • Add insulation to refrigerator box.
  • Replace fridge lid/countertop, Wisonart laminate colour “putty” very close to original.
  • Bug screens
  • Insulate engine box lid and companionway ladder July 2020
  • Add access to area below fuel tank for spare line stowage.
  • Replaced Bulkhead in cockpit locker for stowage and organization
  • Custom 9400lb jacklines made – 21’, attach to toerail (Aug 2016)
  • Paper towel bungee added 2017
  • oil all interior teak (June 2016) may 2021
  • Fitted cutlery drawers. (Oct 2014)
  • First aid case and bracket, (Sept 2015)
  • Repair, strip and refinish saloon table. (Jan 2016)
  • 7 coats helmsman gloss varnish on cabin sole, underside sealed with epoxy. (winter 2020)
  • Repair mast partner wedges Jan 2016
  • Fabricate new mast step shims & wedges from teak Jan 2016
  • Shelves for under sink 11"wide x4.5" deep max (July 2015)
  • Henkel Knives in fitted block (winter 2014)
  • Cut drop board to stowable size in half, varnish, repair. (Winter 2014)
  • New custom graphics by edgevinyl.ca Derrick Reid, June 2021

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