July 2009

July 2009
The latest, I expect many of you will have been looking out for our departure aboard 'Piano' – well we are still at the boatyard with the poor lady in pieces! Work on the saloon where the piano used to be is almost complete, presently being varnished before final fitting. The Nav area is causing problems fitting all the new equipment into the small area and of course wiring it up correctly. You notice this is all below decks ? Well there is the Cornish RAIN to contend with too, so above deck is going more slowly.
David Carne Rigger 'extraordinaire' managed to get the mast back in last week but it is wrongly positioned so needs lifting and easing forward a touch so that the standing rigging can be attached to its optimum position for fast sailing. Surprise today - that Rustler needed the crane again so Mast was repositioned and sits well.
Friday 24th ? And the Rutland 913 is up and running ! We christened her Wendy because she works in windy weather) Who said they were noisy ? Quiet as a mouse and 27 Volts in light airs ! (Notice the floodlights behind...)
I continue to bake cakes to keep the workers (shipwright Sol and mechanic/electrician Gary) happy aboard but I would much rather be loading up ready for the departure ! I'm guessing that it will be late August if they get a move on and the weather improves.
Expect more here when I can be more positive.
Sailor Sue