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Recap of Launch Day

Posted by on July 2, 2012

Recap of launch day.

One year and one week since haul out:

The cover comes off of what is left of the frame:

Frame is disassembled and piled up:

Bob and Joan rig and prep the masts for transport:

The masts were wrapped up perfectly:

The truck arrives and works its way under our boat:

Main mast up and over:

Pop:

We’re moving:

Turning the corner to the waterfront:

Preparing to lift the masts into place:

Installing spreaders:

“Mizzen” the dog:

Up goes the main mast:

Prepping the mizzen mast:

Up goes the mizzen mast:

 Connecting the two masts together:

Time to get wet:

Checking for leaks (none):

We’re in the water:

Dockside:

Tanya’s brother and niece:

“Rail, hold me up”

Resting on the mooring:

We are taking a few days off (sort of) and then we’ll be back at it getting the boat ready to set sail again!

Thanks to all for the help!!!

3 Responses to Recap of Launch Day

  1. Nancy

    How exciting for you guys. You have worked so hard and I cant believe how far you have come. The paint job is beautiful. So when does the name go on?

  2. Dave

    Yes, VERY exciting!! We’re so happy to be floating again!! We still have quite a bit to do before we leave at the end of this month but we’re in the water and that’s a good thing! We are going to pick up the lettering tomorrow and probably put it on after the fourth. Oh and our rigging was all wrong so we had to send that back, just got the replacement today. Would have been nice to replace all the rigging while the masts were down!
    Love reading your blog and eagerly await your updates!

  3. Dianna

    Beautiful!!!! Cant wait to visit! Impressive!!!!!!