Getting Close

We were in NY last week and were able to see family and friends.

While there, I made sales calls in MA and stopped by the mast manufacturer.  It gave me a great sense of confidence.  They went over how the mast is built and we hammered out final details.  The pictures below show the mast and boom with much of the carbon still showing.  The white areas are from the fairing they are doing to prep for priming and painting.

One part that has me wondering is when I told the owner of the company that I was the first mast to snap at the mid section, he laughed and said he has replaced dozens of Nonsuch masts that snapped right above the sleeve.  "Don't blame it on the screws for the radar bracket".  He went on to describe the fleet of 30's used in the charter business in the Caribbean and how they would break masts due to the rough moorings they were placed on.  Not sure what to believe here, but hopefully Hinterhoeller fixed that problem as the years went on.

We are busy prepping the boat for the new mast and for us to move back aboard.  Can't wait!!!

  

Delivery Date

Composite Engineering has finally provided a ship date for our new mast and boom, May 30th. At least a month late, but we are looking forward to getting the new setup and see how it works.

We also received our repaired/new engine controller back from Lynch Motors. This is the one we sent back in October. It blew due to water intrusion on the way in MA. They gave us a new one at no charge. While they were at it they upgraded us to the new software and throttle. It will be a challenge to mount this new throttle, but is has slow forward and reverse detents. This will help our regen and also provide peace of mind when coming into a dock.

We will be in Syracuse next week and plan to pick up our reworked sail from Haarstick. We hope to stop at the marina on Saturday the 19th. Not sure how many people are in with the wacky weather there. Feel free to contact us if you want to get together. It has been a long wait, but we are hoping for a stiffer boat and new sail versus wind trim. Love tweaking!!!! She will also be pretty with an all white mast and boom. Will post pictures once we get it.