Tue 1 Jun, HHN day 49: Deep bilge cleaned. Diesel fuel tanks polished, hydraulic oil renewed. Hot water tank out, again. You know, there is great merit to having a boat with…

Mon 31 May, HHN day 48: A day of tying up loose ends. Finalise steering pedestal project, boom spray cover and outhaul car. Removed gas locker lid, fix small leak on water…

Sun 30 May, HHN day 47: More electrical work on the steering pedestal: dimmer switch conquered thanks to Giorgio, and USB socket installed. In the evening taken to dinner by Gerret and…

Sat 29 May, HHN day 46: Check water tanks and finish gas locker. Then remove my gas-engineer hat and replace with electrician’s, to work on pedestal lights and USB socket. Back to…

Fri 28 May, HHN day 45: Outer end of boom fitted and template made for spray protection at front of boom. Then fit new gas solenoid safety valve. Last evening I had…

Thu 27 May, HHN day 44: Attempt to install quick connect fittings on the linear drives. Did Raymarine sell me a refurbished linear drive? Aft berth area completed, I get my bed…

Wed 26 May, HHN day 43: Setup air conditioner. Hydraulic outhaul piston installed back inside the boom, mouse lines threaded, and boom ends back on. Then a big thunder storm. Very hot…

Tue 25 May, HHN day 42: New seal kit installed into the outhaul cylinder. My version of hydraulic oil filling and air purging process. Ready to fit back into boom tomorrow. Last…