We have been a total of 31 days on the hard since mid March. First we had our mast unstepped to replace all the wiring, cables, VHS antenna and fabricating and installing a new crane on top of the mast to accommodate a Gennaker halyard and our new endless roller furler. We have installed a new more powerful 1700 watts windlass with a 3/8 gypsy along with 350 feet of new high test 3/8 chain. We have installed a satellite telephone antenna and a windex while removing the old TV antenna. Reflective tape has been added to the top of the mast to improve visibility. A second sail track has been added for our trysail with its own halyard etc. All swage fittings have been removed and replaced by compression fitting for added safety. An additional winch has been installed on the mast for added convenience. All this work has been carried out by Paul Hrabowsky of Ocean Rigging and Hydraulic.

In order to repair damage sustained in two winters spent on the hard in New York State, we had the rudder removed and relaminated. Once removed we noticed some pitting on the shaft where it enters the stuffing box. We had this rewelded and polished to new condition.

The propeller shaft was also removed and sent for inspection at Willem Dafoe Shaft & Bearing. It was serviced and reinstalled with a new cutlass bearing. The old stuffing box was replaced with a new packless shaft seal.

Tony of Weld & Shine is currently modifying our pullpit to make room for our new endless furler and reinforcing the anchor rollers so that an attachment point can be installed for the furler. That should be completed this week.

We have had a new marine survey done and as a result we had a few items to replace. The biggest job was the replacement of our auxiliary engine exhaust hose. This ten foot monster gave us a lot of trouble but we finally got it done. I am currently in the process of replacing the hose for the three cockpit scuppers. Wood plugs of the appropriate size were installed near each seacock. More to come...