The Raven Log

News from El Salvador:

Scott's 2nd crew member arrived last night! Welcome to El Salvador Scott W. - yes there are 2 Scott's on Raven now!

In the attempt to attach a new charge regulator to the alternator, it got shorted out. 1 step froward, 2 steps back. That's how boat projects go. Hopefully it can get fixed as fast as it did the last time.

The rivets have fallen into the black hole so another reason to go into town to the hardware store then the new VHF antennae can go up.

Back in Taos:
Another weekend for me: repotted the 'Christmas Tree' plant so hopefully Roger and Mia can't knock it over anymore. Also planted my herbs and repotted two other plants. Then there's the usual cleaning, laundry, taxes to pay, kindling to chop up, etc. Oh and return Bill's tools!

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Vessel Name:	Raven
Vessel Make/Model:	Westsail 32
Hailing Port:	Crested Butte, Colorado, USA
Crew:	Capt'n Scott, Admiral Cheryl, Spirit Guide Hilo
About:	Capt'n Scott - formerly responsible for the crews lives Cheryl - former Admiral, Chief Cook and Bottle Washer, etc., etc. Hilo - Spirit Guide & Protector (formally- Bug Catcher, Scarer of Birds, Lap Warmer, Provider of Unconditional Love (as long as his food bowl is full)
Extra:	Westsails have an interesting history. They were designed after pilot boats, boats that were made very sturdy so they could spend hours in rough seas. They were over built with fiberglass so they are thicker than most fiberglass boats and are wider (beamier) than most other boats for their length [...] (they have lots of storage). The company that made Westsail's went bankrupt because they couldn't keep up with production and the cost of materials. We all rely on 'Bud' the last Westsail manger who still offers all kinds of helpful suggestions specific to the Westsail and whom will ship out parts - he's an Angel! More