- Eric removed the old, leaking skylight in the aft head, scraped and cleaned around the opening and replaced with a new skylight cut from 1/2 inch plexiglass.
- Three leaking overhead hatches were fixed with a good scraping/cleaning and new caulking.
- The inverter control box was installed in the electrical distribution panel on a new back plate.
- The drains and gas vent in the aft lazarette and propane lockers were repaired and the upper section of the lazarette received primer and paint. There was a really thick plug in one of the drain outlets. After several attempts to unplug it from the lockers, we put the rib in the water and finally had success from the outlet side.
- The mainsail cover has been in need of zipper repair and we have been concerned about sun damage to the sail. While removing it we came across about 10 wasps and 100 stink bugs! The hose did a good job on the stink bugs as we hoisted the sale to the top of the mast. Wasp spray took care of the rest. We were relieved at the excellent condition of the sail. Thank you Lord! The sail cover is now at a canvas shop getting a new zipper and longer cinch straps.
- The next project is underway. The motor for the anchor windlass has been removed and is at a shop to be rebuilt. Hopefully they can find any needed parts and it can be rebuilt. The old battery that ran the windlass will be replaced as soon as we find out about the status of the motor rebuild. Eric has begun scraping, grinding and prepping the windlass gearbox and compartment for painting and rust prevention.
