Sunday 9 May 2021

 

Raasay on the Mooring


Back on the mooring at last. Complete with the new solar panel, in the stowed position.

Monday 3 May 2021

Antifouling, Solar Panel etc.

 

Anti-fouling and Solar Panel

Things are moving along. I need one more coat of the black anti-fouling before launching.

The solar panel works. It pivots correctly, and charges, but I need to finish the system of adjustable struts that will allow it to be set at different angles - more details to follow.

Mind you, I think I have selective amnesia when I think 'I'll just run a cable ...'

The new mainsail is bent on, and the adjusted stack pack fitted. I've removed the horrible flappy bit that went round the mast. A new removable cover is going on tomorrow.

Varnish ...

Some new/refurbished items. The old locker lid was on the point of failure, and I had this nice piece of mahogany ... The cockpit step is fr...