Final Preparations

The upgrades started last year:

All Halyards are now run inside the

mast and secured by Spinlocks

freeing up the Winch.

• Raymarine HD Radar and Chart Plotter with AIS Transceiver
• Lofrans Windlass
• All Running and Standing Rigging Replaced
   




Powder Coated the Deck Flange and Sealed with Spartite









Lee Cloths were added.

• The Flapper over the exhaust it to prevent sea water intrusion in a following sea. 
   
• The Bilge Pump has been replaced with a Rule 2000 and an ultra float. 
   
• All fuel lines were replaced
• I still need to add fuel capacity in the form of a Bladder tank that will be located in the bilge under the water tank (approximately 30 gal.).  This type of installation has been documented on IP Photos in the past. 

In addition to the work on the boat, I have been preparing myself by attending the WCC Offshore Sailing Seminar and the ISAF Safety at Sea Seminar (highly recommended). 

We will sail to Maine this Summer in preparation for offshore to Portugal next year with the ARC Europe.  The goal is to get the boat configured and perform a good shake down well in advance.

The adventure begins...