Ship’s master has a mast day
Thu 13 May, HHN day 30: Install the 2 mast steps. Resolder the LOPO mast head light. And more tinkering, all under my beach-setup. (Or rudder avoidance take-2.) Up early this morning,…
Thu 13 May, HHN day 30: Install the 2 mast steps. Resolder the LOPO mast head light. And more tinkering, all under my beach-setup. (Or rudder avoidance take-2.) Up early this morning,…
Wed 12 May, HHN day 29: Rudder avoidance: Plumbing repairs finished, Aquadrive back in its place of duty, and the new PSS shaft seal aligned. I decided to sleep in my “passage…
Tue 11 May, HHN day 28: Hot water tank take-2. Manifold removed and serviced. Aquadrive comes back to Mummy. Up early today. Ray is coming to take me to the supermarket at…
Mon 10 May, HHN day 27: Reassembling the water heater and pressure vessel pipework, and a rewarding dinner. As the alarm goes off at 6:45 I realise it’s Monday, and all of…
Sun 9 May, HHN day 26: Furler motors all tested positive (… no, not Covid). Removed hot water tank and started to clean the corroded pipework. First thing after breakfast, I’m crawling…
Sat 8 May, HHN day 25: Changing impeller on the deck wash pump leads to a complete strip and rebuilt. Rogue fitting on generator finally fixed, and hydraulic furlers all set up…
Fri 7 May, HHN day 24: Could not install wiper seal. Boom light connection replaced, mast steps received, GoPro fixed for ECMR. Overall, a rather slow-motion Friday. I feel like I’ve been…
Thu 6 May, HHN day 23: Outhaul cylinder finally submits to Captain, but then find the seal kit from Selden has incorrect components. Also, boom travels to welding shop. Glorious day today,…