Back in the water! Finally fixed the stuffing box (including adding a spare seal to the shaft for next time) and the boat was launched today by the highly efficient staff at Nichols Yacht Yard, and their 50 ton travelift. These guys, and in particular, Dennis McCarthy, the GM, are truly excellent, and I think without their advice and encouragement we would never have done such a good job.
I sailed over to Cold Spring Harbor on Long Island - and she is fast with a super smooth new hull! - and anchored in12'. I know it's thick, black, oozy mud - doesn't sound nice but great holding, and met Greg and Heidi for dinner. We're going to chill today and watch the fireworks for Inpendence Day, and otherwise - I hope - do nothing.
Forecast is not so good with a small craft advisory: still, we're in a sheltered cove so shouldn't be an issue. Tonight most every speedboat and moron in Long Island (famous for its speedboats and morons) will be out so we'll try and keep out of the way.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING
TODAY
SW WINDS 5 TO 10 KT...BECOMING S 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP
TO 25 KT THIS AFTERNOON. SEAS 1 FT OR LESS...BUILDING TO 1 TO 2 FT
THIS AFTERNOON. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND TSTMS LATE.
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