On Thursday we began to focus on our haul out preparations. We will need to leave the boat ready for the work to begin so Helen got on with moving things around in the boat to create space for all the things we’ll be taking out from under the bunks and in the stern lockers once we’re on the hard.
While Helen was getting on with that, I pickled the water maker for the first time ever as we won’t be making water until next year now. I also started researching and ordering parts for projects we’ll get on with while the Lagoon techs will be switching around the propulsion. I ended up ordering and VHF splitter and AIS transceiver which will result in our being able to have much greater sensitivity on AIS reception and move us into the realms of transmitting our position info too. We don’t yet know if we’re going as far as Singapore but in those parts of the world AIS transponders are mandatory so it’s good to be prepared. I’m also of the opinion that most vessels these days that are diligent enough to be monitoring radar are quite likely to have at least an AIS receiver aboard
so having a transceiver to transmit position info is rapidly overtaking efforts to make oneself radar visible as a means of safety at sea. Also ordered was a pair of outdoor speakers as we’ve had another failure. Finally I ordered replacement pickling chemicals.
In the afternoon Helen went off to find a suitcase as our old one is kaput. While she was out I went to the supermarket to buy some wine and butter. I forgot the butter.
In the evening we visited Jeff and Cheryl aboard Subzero where they shared info on Vanuatu/New Caledonia and we shared info on Tonga, Fiji and New Zealand. We also shared a lot of food, wine and beer as well. This morning we both feel the effects.
Some good news has come in. Lagoon have agreed to moved their work start date to Feb 20 which is great. We may not be there on the first day but looking at schedules, etc. it looks like we can be there before the end of day. We need to set up support for them from the yard as well as launch dates. I’ve also learned that the factory who produces the wheels for our sliding door will be sending us them free of charge, including free shipping. How often does that happen? Great stuff.
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