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.

Dinghy Repair ... not one you'll see in a magazine.

  This is a not so good patch. I had a very slow leak in the starboard tube, and had hunted diligently for it. Soapy water etc. I could not ...