The big day finally arrived and I am happy to report that Alana floated. She was launched first thing this morning, very professionally I might add, and is now moored alongside my Coast Guard cutter. To my great relief both the engine and generator started up without a hitch and all her systems seem to have survived the winter.
This afternoon I installed the sails before returning to my apartment to stuff the car with cushions, bedding and other items which would be difficult to transport via dingy. I'll hump that stuff aboard tomorrow after work, and then install Alana's dodger and do some topside cleaning and waxing.
This afternoon I installed the sails before returning to my apartment to stuff the car with cushions, bedding and other items which would be difficult to transport via dingy. I'll hump that stuff aboard tomorrow after work, and then install Alana's dodger and do some topside cleaning and waxing.
Yay - one step closer! Are you going to sail her off into the sunset from your retirement ceremony?
ReplyDeleteYour buddy Dave S., my colleague, sent me the link to your blog. Beautiful boat! The Crealock 37 was on my dad's dream list for years before we finally bought a Cape Dory 36.
ReplyDeleteI'm envious of your impending retirement and cruising life. I look foward to reading (and seeing) more about your trips.
Fair winds!
David V.
PS - our web site has some flaws - www.ariel-cd36.org - but the blog works okay: www.ariel-cd36.org/blog.html.