Author Archives: Dave
Recap of Launch Day
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: … Continue reading
We Made it, We’re in!!
We made it, we are in the water, floating again!!! These past few days have been very long, we are beat! We are going to get some sleep, wake up late and take the day off (for the most part). We would not be back in the water without a tremendous amount of support from our family and … Continue reading
Launching in Two Days!
We’ve been delinquent with our updates in the last couple of weeks but it’s not due to laziness! Our launch date is June 28th and we have had to accomplish quite a bit in order to be ready. With a great deal of help we have: completed the bottom job, engine, masts, rigging, windlass, companionway hatches, more … Continue reading
Topside Paint is Complete!
We were able to get quite a bit done in this last stretch of good weather. Tanya has been varnishing up a storm. The masts have been uncovered, cleaned, sanded and taped up in preparation for painting. Yesterday we were able to complete our last large weather sensitive project, topside painting! Tanya and her Father worked tirelessly on … Continue reading