I held my breath while Sarantium was lowered into the water and my second attempt to install a through-hole worked!
Now, onto the next projects… Solar needs to be connected and all the new electronics will be buttoned up over the next couple of days.
Back in we go!
Triducer, water intake fitting, lifelines/netting
And the life-raft!
Sooooo, this morning has been filled with disappointment however a shitload of learning for me! I had the boat ready to go into the water but was nervous about the through hole fittings I had installed! I jumped onto the boat while it was being lowered into the water to make sure I had zero leak. Starring at the new fittings and holding my breath…. and the trickling started. So back out we go!
I knew right away what the problem was and should have addressed it yesterday but didn’t!
I’ve now cut more threads off the fitting to be able to snug it tighter against the hull floor and use a full tube of sika flex! It’s dry fitted and now over-the-top-gooped! It will dry overnight and I will again hold my breath to see if it leaks…
Wish me luck!
….cleanup begins!
Fittings removed and holes cleaned out!
I’ve spent three days on the hard! Hydro vane installed, propped serviced, life raft installed, e-pirb hung, transducers exchanged, solar panels ready, vessel painted, buffed and waxed! This shit is getting real!
…but I am far from feeling confident!
June 1st, 2024
I am retiring from work at the end of the month and will begin my adventure to travel the world! It has been an incredible 18 month transition from home owner to minimalist without a home….but a huge adventure ahead of me! Climbing the mast felt symbolic…
Sailaway Sarantium 