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Friday, 9 May 2014

Boat Maintenance and Preparations


We have some exciting news for all those who want to follow Darren and Tobin as they sail around Ireland. Everyone will be able to see the progress of Stoney B in real-time using the Yellowbrick Viewer website. A link and page will be posted before the start of the sail.


More preparations are under-way in regards to preparing the boat for the voyage.

Service items for the boat
  • Lift out at Lisahally
  • Power wash
  • Engine servicing
  • Sea-cock greasing
  • Toilet refurbishment/replacement
  • External woodwork oiling
  • Chart corrections and updates
  • Re-fit and test GPS, chartplotter and DSC VHF
  • Spare mooring ropes
  • Longer chain for anchor
  • Coach roof painting
  • Polish hull
  • Anti-fouling
  • Fit spray hood
  • Fit dodgers with sponsor logos
  • Apply vinyl wrap on hull with sponsor logos
  • Fitting the Yellowbrick tracker
  • Lift in
This voyage would not be possible without the support from the many local businesses who have sponsored the boat. View the sponsor link above.


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