We're well into another year already.  Shepherd Moons has apparently survived another cyclone on her mooring, although luckily it crossed the coast well to our north.  She is still heavy with weed, and I am still broke.  Not a good combination for a small yacht and her owner.

I am waiting for the weather to settle and for the slipway to be available.  I need to have about 8 inches removed from the transom and the motor moved to that position instead of hanging about a metre from the cockpit seat.  As it is, it is far too dangerous for me, and twice I've lost the use of my legs for a while after reaching back to adjust it.

Pacemaker is sitting quietly here on her trailer.  Some very heavy rain means I've tracked down most of the leaks now, and have to start removing, sealing and replacing fittings.  The pop top is now very quick, and more importantly, easy to raise and lower.  There is room allocated for the internal ballast, which will be mostly batteries and water.

Other projects include the replacement of the gunwhale rubbing strip, the building of a permanent shade cover with room for solar panels and support for the mast when it is lowered.

Most important fittings were provided by Pete and include a full set of LED nav lights and essentials like bilge pump etc.

Two boats needing attention.   It's sort of like having a wife AND a mistress!

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Hi  GoG 
Been trying to reply to you  but Blogger won;t let me reply to comments, or add a comment here. But this edit should make it.

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