The giant tarp I had set up over a taut-line had kept any debris from making contact with the boat, and the custom boat cover had kept tree detritus off the decks. I puled the boat cover off to open up the space under the tarp, and have some working room to tackle a few small projects while TERN is so close to my shop.
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| Clean and dry, custom bow pulpit ready to have attachment tabs welded on. |
The list of projects aren't necessary, but will make TERN safer and easier for offshore sailing:
-Install custom bow pulpit
-Replace old plexiglass portlights with new bronze-tint lexan
-Have stainless bails (which attach to and strengthen cockpit coaming) made for attaching the sheet-to-tiller self steering components
-Bottom paint touch-up, and install zincs
-Renew gaskets on water-tight bulkheads, and acquire canoe-style float-bags to inflate in water-tight compartments while offshore.
-Touch up brightwork
-Install oarlocks and order oars for engineless maneuvering
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| Side view of TERN showing cradle and bow pulpit. |
She was a little dusty from pollen, but smelled dry and cedar-like down below. A quick sweep on deck showed that no piles of debris had accumulated, she just needs a nice washing. I will try to launch her in early July. As much as I still want a small multihull to be able to carry kayaks with, I just love sailing TERN, and can't wait to launch her again...
