http://harstad31.coolblogsite.org The harstad 31' sailboat: motorsailing in style! Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:59:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We were finally able to get back down to the marina and get some things done on the boat.  Our of our list of things to get done, we managed to build the shelves in the storage closet.  That was a really big deal because it has allowed us more ... http://harstad31.coolblogsite.org/2010/03/03/working-on-the-boat/ We managed to repair the rudder!  It's not a permanent repair, but it is working. We took our gudgeons to Minnie's in Newport Beach, and after quite a bit of rummaging through parts, found replacements that look almost exactly like the originals.  We will ultimately want to find some heavier duty ... http://harstad31.coolblogsite.org/2009/11/15/rudder-repaired/ View Full Album http://harstad31.coolblogsite.org/2009/10/30/pictures-of-my-harstad/ I have recently found a weak spot in the rudder linkage on my boat.  It seems that Harstad used a weak gudgeon on these boats.  On the way back from Catalina, we had our lower support snap, and then later the upper snapped.  When the upper went, we lost all ... http://harstad31.coolblogsite.org/2009/10/28/weakness-in-rudder/ We have just recently bought our Harstad 31' and have not yet had the chance to sail her, although we did a bit of a sea trial with the previous owner before consummating the deal.  The diesel ran great and the sails went up and down without a hitch.  The ... http://harstad31.coolblogsite.org/2009/10/09/work-to-be-done-on-our-new-boat/ Specifications: Builder: Harstad Trawler Company Model: Harstad 31 Designer: W.I.B. Crealock Auxiliary: 20 hp Diesel Yanmar 2WM20H LOA: 32' LOD: 31' 7" W: 26' 4" Beam: 8' Draft; 3' 6" Cabin Headroom: 6'6" Year Model: 1976 Hull #: 008 Rig: Ketch Hull Material: Fiberglass Sailboat Weight: 8000 lbs which includes the keell/ ballast weight Keel/ Ballast: 1950 lbs Water: 52 gallons which includes the hot water tank Fuel: ... http://harstad31.coolblogsite.org/2009/10/07/the-harstad-31/