- The reconfiguration of the windlass battery box is complete. We saved money by using two batteries that were already onboard and added a 12v to 12v charger and double battery switch. This will allow us to boost the power to the windlass for really deep anchorages when we haul up a lot of chain.
- The new Groco head is installed! The plumbing had to be redone and was a bit challenging but everything is now working perfectly.
- The tool storage area is almost finished! New shelving and repainted lockers are almost ready. We will begin final organizational placement shortly. The weather is still causing very wet condensation problems and has held us up but we hope to be past this barrier in a few weeks. The hull stays dry at night with temperatures above 50 degrees. Below that we battle condensation! Our current location being in southern Louisiana, hopefully the colder nights will be over soon.
(New gear oil)
- The anchor windlass gearbox has been scraped, primed and painted. The motor has been rebuilt and reinstalled.
- Eric has reconfigured the battery compartment that runs the windlass. Instead of one battery, there will be another for back-up and a switch will be installed for battery selection. A new charger for the batteries has been ordered and is on the way.
- Moving the control box to make room for the second battery has resulted in more painting. This will be completed in a couple more days.
- The mainsail cover is back on with a new zipper and longer cinch straps. Re-configuring the lazy jacks took some time but everything came out fine.
- Mary continues to scrape and sand the outer teak as weather permits and Eric fixed another leaking port.
