Change from the Weak to Strong.
Last week Stephen took all the mast steps off and re-install them back one by one step with 70 new bolts. To re do this task a second time because one mast step had fall down. Which meant that 70 rivets had to be drilled out, the steps re-drilled, the mast re-drilled and tapped for the bolt threads and then everything matched up so that 5 new bolts for each of the 14 steps fit and good be tightened on.
Anchor chains
Sprays the anchor chains We remark the white spray to know how deep we use the anchor chain when we anchorage in the tropical ocean.
Of course the weather is not the best for doing this. Last days frozen and clear today threatening to rain which it did. I did notice the boat bow came up 4 inches when we took the chain out. Still this and the Anchor is the single most important safety gear on the boat. So we can sleep well at nights at anchor.
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Life can be cruel at times. Hope the New Year brings you happiness and good fortune, good sailing.
Oh, the patience this must have entailed. What a lot of work!
x Laura
Dear Tex Arty / Laura,
Thank you always for your kind words and support on our work.
Best wishes,
Luksana, I love your stories and photos!
Thank you Mama, we appreciated your comment.