First Look

After an eight hour drive we arrived at the yard as it was closing. The new mast is up without the headstay since we are still waiting for the ProFurl. As is always the case, she is covered with yard dust, muddy footprints and the evidence that folks have been working to meet a schedule. The bimini is repaired and in place. Contrary to our request to keep the boat plugged in so as to keep the freezer working that did not happen. Thus we have a fifty pound organic experiment in the thawed freezer. We will be mentioning that to the yard boss. The good news is that the stuff in the freezer and refrigerator have not gone off completely. However; given the cabin temp at around 80 degrees, methinks it will require some specialized, Clorox treatment. The old mast was definitely tweaked. There was evidence that it overlapped the bridge about 6 feet. I am still amazed that it did not come down. There is a huge casting on the mast head that was destroyed along with everything attached to it. Pictures tomorrow.