Progress Update: September 9th

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  • 300ft of chain has been inspected, marked for length and been re-stowed. The hawsepipe was modified below decks for better feed into the lower locker. It is going to make for much improved stowage.
    
  • We made up some new rope leads for anchoring and hurricane lines. One is for the secondary anchor line and the other is a multi purpose for hurricane ties and stern anchor if needed.
    
  • We did prep for hurricane Laura which thankfully only brushed us with outer bands. We did fine but sadly, Western Louisiana did not. It is devastated and going to take a very long time to recover.  
  • Part of our hurricane prep was pulling the head sail off of the roller furler for stowage. We are going to wait till the season is over before putting it back.
    
  • We did some work on navigation lights. All needed to be in working order before heading out. Eric made several trips up the main mast and once up the mizzen. 
  • Today we are doing maintenance on the outboard motor. This includes some clean-up, changing the oil, oil filter and replacing the impeller.