5th ~ Frankenstien was removed from the boat. The new engine has been ordered and paid for and now is the time to remove the old one. We were told this would be installed by Christmas so we can could begin sea trials and shake downs. Is this true???
10th ~ Tangi's Custom Canvas is here today to take some of the measurements needed for the new bimini and enclosure. Also working on some odds and ends and items that cant be seen that Andy completed without me being present.
22nd ~ A few days before Christmas and we were able to have some help to get the old salon windows out (all 9) and have the new ones. This was scary because 2 of the windows had fire damage from our e-bikes and now they are starting to leak when it rains. Let's hope this goes well. It was a multi day process (3 days) to get all of the windows replaced. Talk about boat yoga! How the heck did they get these windows in back in '74 when she was built? We finally got them and now you can't see iin during the day however, at night with the lights on, you can litterally see everything. I think I need curtains for some privacy at night and when the dogs are on board so they aren't barking when they hear people. This was a huge project to get completed but progress is moving forward.
24th ~ Surpise, part of the canvas is ready, well the sailbags are at least. Wow, doesn't Ms. Free Spirit look all spiffy in her new clothes?! Mediterrean Blue suits her well. The bimini top is also on now as well. Tangi did an awesome job for us getting this completed and I can't wait for the finished product which should be mid Jan.
29th ~ Say what? Andy put in a countertop in the aft head... he is kicking some butt and taking names. It's go time!
Andy has also done some clean up work in the engine room so all of the wires are now looking pretty, plus he also painted the wall that he glassed in a few weeks ago. Also changed out the last 2 port holes in the aft head so that is done as well. Now maybe the windows will stop leaking.
Also, haven't seen the mechanic for sometime time so I don't think it's going to be installed by Christmas! No surprise there... We will follow up and check on status after the hoidays. Can't do anything about it now and it's too cold to go sailing at the moment. Hoping next month is better.
