7/31 to 8/14 Vacation!

It was already planned from long ago that my wife and I will vacation in Fiji (she's from there) for 2 weeks.Ahhh, the South Pacific!

I'll be back!

7/27/09 Cataloging and cleaning up 2

Here are interior shots. Was a real mess everywhere.
One of my ice chests fits the step area and I'll firm it up soon.
Outboard motor info too.

7/27/09 Cataloging and cleaning up

I've spent the last few days cleaning up the boat and cataloging the condition in which I got it.

I also got a MotorGuide 12v Saltwater electric outboard that gives 54lbs maximum thrust.

7/19/09 5hp Nissan Outboard Stolen

Went down to the boat this morning to find the lock cut and my outboard stolen.
Weird because although I was planning on fixing it up, I really wanted a better motor.
Let's see what I come up with...

7/14/09 State Harbor Inspection Day

In the few days getting ready for the inspection...
I scraped all the vegetation of the bottom, borrowed a running outboard since mine did not, I bought four new dock lines, clip on- AA battery operated running/stern lights, flare gun & handhelds, 11LB claw anchor 20' of 1/4" chain 150' of anchor line, cotter pin for the rudder- yes it wasn't there, and more.

The standing and running rigging needs replacing. So no sailing yet.

Part of the test is going out Keehi Lagoon Channel to the last marker and back.
I thoroughly enjoyed the alone time and serenity. Being on the ocean and seeing Diamond Head, Priceless!

7/08/09 she's mine!

I bought this beautiful though needing a total refit sailboat!
So thought I'd create a blog about it...

It's a great boat that Shane St. Clair sailed solo across from San Diego to Hawaii in 28 days back in 1987!

Anyways... more to come.