After working out, we got a ton of work done on the boat. We first replaced the lifeline connectors as they were looking rather rusty.
The next job was not on the list, but we noticed the cotter pin on the forestay was angled so that it might tear the staysail when raised. Also, it look pretty rusty. So we replaced it and flipped the bolt so it wasn't an issue anymore.
Another ad hoc job involved finding a replacement bolt for our boom vang because the old one was rusted to the point that it was about to break. We have a temporary bolt in the picture here until we have a replacement custom-made.
After that, we figured we would have some fun and did a test raise of the staysail.
Then it was back to work. We found a leak in the foreward starboard port and had to re-caulk it. This was a really tough job as the port frame did NOT want to come off. You have to be super gentle taking it off because the frames bend so easily, but at the same time, it requires a ton of force to remove. Here is our beautiful completed job.
This took us all the way to sundowner hour, and we're not allowed to do any work after sundowner. So beer time!
We found out our 'free ride' is over. There is a mega-yacht coming in tomorrow that we have to give our mega-slip to. So we are getting up early tomorrow morning and moving the boat.
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