August, she’s out of the water now. It’s all a bit backwards season-wise, being out in summer and in the drink for the winter, but … needs must. And suits my availability better, too.
Time for all those jobs needing access to the undersides.
First of all, yes, the rudder was bent. Not too much, but fouling on the hull at the centre. And was fairly mashed at the bottom. Prop … has seen better days. Anti-fouling … it’s been a while since it’s been done. Anode? Well, there’s a stub left, will still have been doing something, but not for much longer… But mercifully no sign of major osmosis problems, and the keels look in good shape (well attached and no significant rust). Some damage to a rubbing strake, but the rest of the hull looks generally OK.
Mixed blessings…
But plenty to do… And that’s before starting work on the conversion – first priority is making her watertight and possible to stay on…
