It is quite and uphill struggle brought about by the surveyor. Not that there was lot wrong with the boat but new standards have to be met, and American ones too. For instance water was found in the rudder, but all rudders have water in them. Concern was raised about the integrity of the tangs that are welded on to the shaft and these needed to be found. Charles sent builder's drawings that I had at home and with these and a few taps with a hammer we found the tangs. They were perfect!! Now large holes need to be patched. We still have to check on the bobstay welded joints. but today great progress was made with the new electrics, transformer and inverter/charger. Sea cocks have been changed and tomorrow work should start on the loo macerator.
The staff in the yard are perfect but busy. We had hoped to be in the water by the end of this week but it now looks like early next. We continue to live in hope and are certainly looking forward to the sail up Chesapeake Bay. Temperatures had been rising but with recent heavy rain it is more comfortable again. Ditches along the roads are treacherous again!
