Puerto Sherry
22/08/07 17:19 Filed in: Spain - Andalucia
After breakfast I got stuck into some cleaning jobs. The topsides needed attention to remove accumulated scuffs and stains and the teak grabrails require sanding and oiling.
After about an hour of this Juan arrived with the "A Frame" for final fitting. It went on perfectly but will need two bracing struts to ensure rigidity. Juan says he will bring these tomorrow.
"A Frame" with Superwind installed.
Lower portion of "A Frame"
I spent the rest of the day repositioning aerials for the Navtex, GPS, VHF DSC, and HF Radio. All were placed so that they will not be knocked during mooring or when climbing over the stern. It will now be possible to position the "Horseshoe" lifebuoy higher out of harms way and to mount the boathook where it is readily accessible.
Later when I have a sun awning made the "A Frame" will provide perfect rear attachment points. I noticed that the lines of the "A Frame" follow the existing pushpit. This means that the top slopes slightly downwards and forward from the stern. This means the Superwind is not quite level. I will point this out to Juan tomorrow.
After about an hour of this Juan arrived with the "A Frame" for final fitting. It went on perfectly but will need two bracing struts to ensure rigidity. Juan says he will bring these tomorrow.
"A Frame" with Superwind installed.
Lower portion of "A Frame"
I spent the rest of the day repositioning aerials for the Navtex, GPS, VHF DSC, and HF Radio. All were placed so that they will not be knocked during mooring or when climbing over the stern. It will now be possible to position the "Horseshoe" lifebuoy higher out of harms way and to mount the boathook where it is readily accessible.
Later when I have a sun awning made the "A Frame" will provide perfect rear attachment points. I noticed that the lines of the "A Frame" follow the existing pushpit. This means that the top slopes slightly downwards and forward from the stern. This means the Superwind is not quite level. I will point this out to Juan tomorrow.