Well the Great British summer has got up to its old tricks again. Rain and more rain with the odd flood here and there. This is making work on the boat slow but not impossible, progress has been made. The hull has been sanded and prepared for a new coat of paint. The engine has been serviced and tested – it was good to here it running for the first time. Seacocks have been overhauled, and the standing rigging is in the process of being replaced with new.
Among my ‘to do’ list is a small crack in the rudder needs investigating, an overhaul of the electrics, a new electric bilge pump plus a whole lot of little jobs. The other thing I’m keen to do is to run all lines back to the cockpit to minimise the amount of time I have to spend on deck. It’s a lot easier and safer to be able to trim the sails from the cockpit without the thrill a banzai dash above decks.
Here’s hoping more sun.
Julian
September 26th, 2008 at 20:21
Congratulations on the new boat Julian. Looks like a fine vessel. Hope it gives you plenty of enjoyment. keep in touch and let me know how you’re getting on.