We have been back in Green Cove Springs for about two weeks. Slowly ever so slowly, we are getting into the routine of being a boat owner again. I have been suffering from allergies that I could not kick but it may have been bronchitis or a case of pnemonia. After a quick trip to a local doctor I started to feel better and after taking bendryl and a inhaler the malady seemed to loose its grip on me. I have felt better and not so tired for the past three days and this allowed me to write much delayed entry.
Inspiration II was not ready for the water on our arrival and still sits on the hard in the Holland Marine yard. To date, we have had the deck repaired, new SS prop shaft with dripless seal installed and repair of the three water strainers is in process. W have paid for most of it but the next installment will be due soon. Our first installment was $6500 and I expect the next to be much less than that. That should get us into the water and hopefully before Christmas. We plan to spent Christmas with Martha in St. Petersburg for a few days and then return to the boat before New Years.
I have spent the past two days polishing Stainless Steel on the boat. A patina of rust had developed on the railings and stanchions over the last years? the previous owner had her. I did manage to polish the dingy davits and some portions of the aft railing. I have to say it looks good thanks to the polish I found at Advance Auto: The name is Blue Magic, s blue colored cream paste that has a smell of ammonia. I must say it really works well. However, it still takes a little muscle power. It is very gratifying work.
Today, I hooked up the ground and turned on the DC power to the boat and checked the bilge pump which hummed away nicely. Then I tried the radio which also worked. As we were leaving the boat near dark, I wanted to check the nav lights but forgot so that will be another day.
Inspiration II was not ready for the water on our arrival and still sits on the hard in the Holland Marine yard. To date, we have had the deck repaired, new SS prop shaft with dripless seal installed and repair of the three water strainers is in process. W have paid for most of it but the next installment will be due soon. Our first installment was $6500 and I expect the next to be much less than that. That should get us into the water and hopefully before Christmas. We plan to spent Christmas with Martha in St. Petersburg for a few days and then return to the boat before New Years.
I have spent the past two days polishing Stainless Steel on the boat. A patina of rust had developed on the railings and stanchions over the last years? the previous owner had her. I did manage to polish the dingy davits and some portions of the aft railing. I have to say it looks good thanks to the polish I found at Advance Auto: The name is Blue Magic, s blue colored cream paste that has a smell of ammonia. I must say it really works well. However, it still takes a little muscle power. It is very gratifying work.
Today, I hooked up the ground and turned on the DC power to the boat and checked the bilge pump which hummed away nicely. Then I tried the radio which also worked. As we were leaving the boat near dark, I wanted to check the nav lights but forgot so that will be another day.
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