The boat wanted a fair amount of TLC this season. The generator died the previous season - probably weakened by the overspeed event we had. Living on the hook is practically impossible without a generator. We did buy a portable gas generator but it is noisy, takes gasoline and barely provides enough juice to feed the hungry boat. So, out goes the old and in goes the new.
The guys at Seattle Yachts did a great job. The new generator started right up with no leaks or issues.
On haul-out, Dave became aware how bad the Tail Lift is. We knew we needed new hoses but most of the bushings were totally wasted or missing. No wonder, it makes a racket when lifting the dinghy. Dave found a repair shop nearby and they responded on a Sunday saying they will be out in a few days to survey the situation. It was decided to remove the total assembly and take it back to the shop for a complete overhaul.
So, off it went on a flatbed trailer and returned two weeks later good as new.
Finally, Dave replaced the water maker. The old one got damaged in the generator overspeed and hasn't been right since. So, Dave installed a modular system with NO computer. Fully old school to keep is simple. We don't use it a lot but up in the Gulf Islands (and beyond), getting water is hard because it is so limited up there. Making our own water is far more convenient and safer than drinking water from unknown sources. This is a picture of the new system going in.
