More tasks yesterday. I started off hack sawing off the ends of the bolts that hold our new 2 X 6 fuel tank holder on deck. They were just a bit too long and would catch any stray line that passed its way. Off they came. The stainless steel ratchets that will hold the tanks to the board will be here next Tuesday so that project will be done then. We'll have an extra 20 gallons of gasoline for the outboard and the generator. I have a few more eye bolts to install but want to wait till the ratchet straps show up to make sure I install them in the right place.
Next, mix some soap and water and wash the dodger to get the stubborn salt off her. Just plain water doesn't do it. Once that was done and everything rinsed, I put on the covers over the clear plexiglass windows to protect them from the elements.
Tracy meanwhile had taken off the canvas cover that protects the teak rail on the port side. It had gotten torn on the journey back from Seattle. It had a problem with the water surging up and over the sides as we headed North. Tracy pulled out the extra fabric we keep on board and our Sailrite sewing machine and at it she went. Now we've had plenty of sewing machines over the years but few rival the weight and strength of this machine. It's made to sew through just about anything you throw at it. Multi layers of canvas. The same with leather. It's a brute.
Once she was done with that, she tackled the job of making a cover for our Honda generator. We've been using a black plastic garbage bag ever since we brought it on board and it look a bit tacky. Now, as you can see, she has a nice new cover. We're looking better everyday.
I even took a few minutes and sat on the stern and listened to some music while reading a magazine late on the afternoon. It felt strange.
The day had been beautifully sunny but the clouds were beginning to build for the rain that was due today and over the next few days. The showers have already started. I'm glad we got as much done outside while we had the sunshine.
We had a nice dinner at the Shanghai Restaurant last night. I had great Curry Chicken while Tracy went with Almond Chicken Stir Fry. A delight for the taste buds.
With it raining, I plan on going through all the magazines that have piled up over the past few months. It's been a while since I gutted the bucket we keep them in.
Have a great weekend.
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