We found Halekai in good shape after 9 months on the hard. After she was launched we spent the next few weeks cleaning, shopping and stowing (me) and fixing, fixing, fixing (Burger).

They say that the definition of cruising is fixing the boat in exotic places: here's what Burger did to prepare Halekai for the next leg of our journey:

1. Diesel engine maintenance and trouble shooting starting problems: checked compression: replaced 2 glow plugs and 2 feed lines, installed check valve in fuel line; replaced starter battery; adjusted idle speed. Engine starts somewhat better.
2. Fabricated new alternator bushing on lathe; replaced bolt.
3. Tightened propeller shaft seal.
4. Fixed corroded connections on diesel heater. It still doesn't start, but we're heading to warmer waters.
5. Fabricated new cockpit dryer cap on lathe.
6. Repaired corroded light fixture after Nancy flooded it while washing the cockpit.
7. Engineered, welded and installed new pulpit side lights, including wiring.
8. Replaced steaming light and deck floodlight on mast.
9. Replaced VHF antenna on mast.
10. Upgraded wifi antenna system on radar arch.
11. Replaced SSB antenna connection on backstay.
12. Reversed worn jib sheet line.
13. Recaulked leaking cockpit windows.
14. Fixed leaking prism on foredeck.
15. Installed new house batteries.
16. Installed ferrites into generator cable tree.
17. Replaced dinghy valve and repaired leaks.
18. Fabricated new vacuum hose attachment.
19. Put hinge on mirror in aft head.
20. Created problems with new boat computer and then fixed them.
21. Installed electric outlet in aft cabin.
22. Repaired chain counter magnet.
23. Fixed corroded zippers in cockpit enclosure.
24. Installed ferrites in solar panel charging system.
25. Mobilized both water tank floats.
26. Fabricated new cupboard lock insert on lathe.
27. Replaced 3 cabin lights with LED's.
28. Replaced 2 gaskets on aft hatch.
29. Installed AIS alarm.
30. Installed gateway for 3G wifi distribution.