Rain Delays New Clothes for the Old Girl

For greater protection from rain, wind and sun; I have ordered a new dodger and bimini for Dark Hair Angel. The dodger is a canvas covering with windshields that fits over the companionway to deflect sea spray and wind while underway. The bimini is a shade covering fitted on a folding/pivoting frame over the cockpit to keep off rain and sun. While the frames for both have been installed, local rain has prevented final installation. Stay tuned.

I also ordered a new sail cover in matching Sunbrella fabric to complete her new ensemble. I will post pictures after delivery.

This week is filled with checking systems and "fixin' what's broke". Monday, I spent 6 hours folded into the starboard lazarette (cockpit locker) replacing the engine's temperature gauge, connecting the ground wire for the wind generator to the boat ground and securing the wiring from the stern to the fuse panels away from chafe points. The bilge "ate" my 11/32 socket driver and a wire nut. Tuesday, I could hardly get out of bed from aches and pains.

I load the last of the kitchen goods today and continue securing all for sea.

Take care,
J