I sent the money order off today for the new Genoa Tri-radial 130% with bolt rope for a harken MKIV furler that I was researching over Christmas and have ordered that from marine outfitters in Kingston. The third new item is the new tri-radial main with loose foot. it has two full battens and two partial with two reef points, first is a deep reef then a second smaller reefing point, ya I know all that cash laid out for a old 30+ year old boat but she is sound and sails really nice. This can only improve the overall handling and make good for speed as well. Spring will be busy installing the new furler and then replacing the standing rigging and all running rigging on the entire boat, new main sheet, jib sheet, Geneker halyard to be added and new main and jib/furler halyards.the stove has been modified to now accept full bottles 20 pounder's, with the hose and regulator fed out to the stern to a holder. The BBQ is still charcoal but when i get a new one that will be added to the setup for propane.
July is the LO300 solo and i will be racing this summer in this, getting more practice in for the longer passage to Halifax then Bermuda and onward to Bahamas, Abacos to be exact.
Its nice to start to see years of preparation and refitting come together. From how the boat was when I first showed up at the dock, repainted the hull, re awl-gripped the deck, new sails, new furler, new rigging, all new lies, all new sheet lines, new rode and chain then added solar panels a new house system and starter system. All lights switched to LED inside and out, dodger cover and Bimini are the next items along with an arch over the stern for better panel placement.
Interior cushions will be remade this summer and then I will be somewhat finished re fitting Knotty Gurl.
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