Trying to find the parts

Adam continues to work on the engine. We need to replace the water pump and it is proving difficult to find the right replacement. After one failed attempt, he found one that looks like it is the correct one, but is a different brand than he thought it would be. Fingers crossed that this one will fit (and work).

It is such an old engine, that Adam is worried about the rust that appears to be eating at it.

The boom has been fixed and my job this weekend is to repair the sail. I am looking forward to using my new "Speedy Stitcher".

We are waiting on word from the Marina as to when they are pulling Nellie out to do her bottom paint. We will be replacing the thru-hulls while she is out of the water.

Lot's of work to do.

If you read my intro, you know that we bought a 1982 27ft Watson Sloop.

Since we bought her last year we have done the following:

Pulled out the old toilet from the head.

Pulled out the black water holding tank

Installed a new Porta Poddy

Installed a solar fan vent

You guessed it! When we got to our slip, we noticed that she had a peculiar smell. Bad smell if you must know.

I have since wiped her down, sprinkled baking soda and now with the solar fan, she is no longer "Smelly Nellie".

Today we removed the main sail and boom. I will be inspecting and mending the sail.

The rope that would allow us to reef the main was pulled into the boom and the pulley inside is broken. This is what Adam is working on today.

If you check out our "To Do" list you will see everything that we need to do before we can go any distance with her. I am sure this list will constantly be changing.