2019 Alaska Prep

We just got back from the Seattle boat show where we walked out with a pot puller with the attachment that coils the line on the deck. We also got 2 Scotty electric Down Riggers for the dink.

Last week I finished replacing all the hoses on my CATs. Good thing I did. Two pipes that feed and return raw water to the after cooler were corroded on the end where the hose connects.

This week we pulled all 550ft of chain and placed it on the deck for inspection and repainting. Kay is touching up some bright work on the inside.

Friday we order our polishing pads. March 1st we will be on the hard to cut, buff the hull and inspect zinks and running gear. Renew boat documentation.

April 1st, update all electronic charts and pay subscriptions to Spot, Sea Tow. Change engines oils and fuel filters. Same on Genny. 

Start packing. Between now and departure, 1st of May we will also be going through the boat unloading stuff we don't need or use. 

I guess we are now entering prep mode for ASD.

Winter Dock Projects

With winter in full swing, there were a few projects I needed to get done before ASD preparations for Alaska 2019. The Gage ramp was in bad shape and had some rotten wood in it. It was becoming a safety issue. I also installed new lights on the ramp.

I also replaced the dock Gazebo.  The old canopy was also getting bad.  The new frame was almost awesome.  No tools requires.  The corners were hinged and all the supports snapped together.  Then I saw the "Made in China" oh oh.  Yep I was at the last part of assembly and the last corner was backwards!  I had to drill out the hinges flip one panel over and install bolts.