8/21/09 Starting on the electrical system, etc.

I bought a 105ah Deep Cycle AGM battery, volt meter & switch(to check condition), along with a 50 amp manual breaker-wire-connectors for the outboard wiring.
I bought a 15amp 'smart' battery charger too!

And I took a few photos...

I'm back and back at it!

I measured the area for the installation of my batteries and took down all info on my motor so I can order the wiring harness for it.
Also bought a 4 step removable boarding ladder today. There are 2 handles attached to the transom for climbing aboard and I did use them after scraping the bottom, but what a struggle. Guess I'm not 20 anymore eh?! I'll remove them and patch the holes soon.

Gotta get the boat moving under it's own power first then the next step... drydocking for bottom work. I'm considering black (hard) bottom paint and Yellow topsides. Will get everything that bolts on to the hull new before I take it out. Like rudder gudgeons, forward u-bolt and hopefully the bow chainplate too. So I can then remove the old items, paint, and replace with new.

I had a great vacation with my wife and I'm glad to be home again too!