Well I (Tom) have been on the boat for a month, working very hard getting the boat ready to go. Projects have been numerous and include; putting up the bimini and dodger; cleaning, conditioning and bottom painting the dingy; sanitizing water tanks and lines; rebuilding a head (toilet). No sails yet, but they will go up in early November.
However, the most significant effort has been varnishing our teak trim, which Island Packet sailboats have a lot of. It is very pretty to look at, but a lot of work to maintain, particularly in the Florida sun. I touched up some bare/rough spots and applied a couple maintenance coats of varnish to almost all the trim. It is the first time I have varnished, so it definitely has been a learning experience.
Today I am flying home and then returning to the boat next Thursday with Joyce. It will be very good to be together again!
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