Cracks Me Up - but not in a funny-ha-ha way

And THIS is what I found when I cleared away all the muck.

Obviously this won't be an overnight fix.
But stay tuned for updates and Pics

First things First

"Scrub the Deck ye scurvy dawgs"

The Ninja had spent a few years mouldering in someones back yard before I acquired it, and as such, was FILTHY.

Nothing however, that truck wash and a bit of elbow grease can't fix.

The XO (otherwise known as the Hubby) suggested that gurneying the muck off would be the way to go, but using a sponge and brush means that you can feel 'soggy'and 'snagy' spots that you might otherwise miss with the naked eye.

Sadly, some great pieces of rigging had also been left exposed to the elements, the sheets and lanyards were sandpaper rough and covered in mould - out they go (sunlight, salt water and the chemicals in detergents degrade ropes integrity) to the spares bucket.

Congratualtions, It's a Ninja!

Late Friday afternoon, I arrived home to the most magnificent sight, a Corsair in the driveway.

Previously known as "Cruzin Blue" the soon to be re-named "GinjaNinja" obviously needed some TLC.
Early the next day, I pulled out the magnifying glass (not really) and went over it inch by inch. Noting from Bow to stern, mast head to foot, everything needing attention.
->It's a long list. <-
After searching (exhaustively) the internets for information on repairing, maintaining and overhauling Corsairs, or Dinghies in general - and coming up with next to nothing - the Aus. Corsair Association page not included as they are building a great catalogue of information - my response was to chronicle the repairs and adventures of the GinjaNinja.

And then I realised, there's so much more information that other sailers and boat hobbyists like myself would find interesting, i.e. Suppliers, Sailing tips, Rigs and Gear to make your life easier on the water, so on and so forth - so hopefully this blog will be a comprehnsive Corsair and Small Dinghy FYI and DIY site.

Contributers are welcome, please contact me if you would like to contribute to this blog.

THIS BLOG IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION

EXPECT INTERESTING AND HELPFUL TIPS AND TRICKS SOON.