As Hurricane Paula heads to the north, we were supposed to get some rain, but woke to blue skies, and heat, today up to 98. We went into town to get some final supplies for the salt water system, try to get a key copied, and on the hunt for a fan for the outside cockpit. So 2 ½ hours of hunting and brunch at Bruno’s, I got breakfast (2 eggs, hashbrown, toast, and fruit) and Kim chicken wings and a bowl of House Fries that could of feed 4 (she didn’t finish them all) with 2 bottles of aqua for $12.
So Companion is getting in shape. We have a clock/barometer mounted just inside door, Radar on mast which appears on chartplotter (wind instruments still not talking to chartplotter), depth, autopilot talking to chartplotter,and so is new AIS VHF radio, with a remote radio at helm. Found the USB connection for radio, so Kim is happy with Jazz from Mike, Danylle’s audio library, and oldies from Tom and LeeAnn on the iTouch. Kim and I have pulled lots of wires; we have inverter to make AC from DC that has a separate remote at electrical panel, cables pulled and ready for solar and wind energy after they are mounted. Salt water system is in and working, with water from bathroom seacock (why do so many sailing terms have cock in them), to on-demand pump to washdown near anchor (still need to attach the 25 ft of hose and nozzle, we bought today), and faucet at sink, and second washdown (again 25’ of hose) in cockpit lazerette. Much of the sea water system was designed and executed by Ben (Dutch friend), but final hook-up by Dale. In afternoon, we escaped the heat at the pool next door. We feel obligated to buy a drink so a margarita and daiquiri (Kim does a different drink each time we go).
New Control Panel
I was extremely concerned that I would be overwhelmed by the refit of Companion, but slowly I am feeling more confident and I really am getting to know every part of this vessel. Kim is still thinking about where she wants all the stuff and tools and equipment still waiting to be part of the refit are driving her a little crazy. Well, the sun is setting, and a cool breeze is hitting my face as I compose this posting on the front trampoline with a Victoria (beer) in hand. Another good day, well I need to go and lock the engine and dinghy, and bring in the hose. We hope to have refit pictures soon.
One more item - the spinnaker is ready to go... hoisted up the sock - all we need are the winds!!
One more item - the spinnaker is ready to go... hoisted up the sock - all we need are the winds!!
Dale
I can hardly contain my excitement for your sailing adventure! Thanks for the updates. I have plans drawn up for your bosun's chair. I have the materials too. I'm hoping I can send it down with Em in December. Do you still want it? I want to know if you want a wooden platform for the seat or if you want more of a harness. I have designed one that has a padded wood seat with webbing, D rings, and a belt to clip yourself in.
ReplyDeleteHey, on another note - do you need any extra crew from St. Croix to La Paz Mexico? Rose gets out of school on the 17th of march and I... well I'd quit me job to sail through the Panama canal to mexico. Let us know if you need any deck hands!