The forecast change came through last night exactly as predicted - at 0115 to be precise! It was impressive with much flapping and banging on several of the adjacent boats. Suffice to say, it did vindicate our decision not to move up to Pancake Creek as we would effectively become trapped in a lovely location but one not conducive to getting the maintenance tasks done that have been hanging over me for several months. There is a really good chandlers here at the marina and they are doing a roaring business, at least from me.
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| Well balanced fore and aft trim. |
The big achievement for the day was the fitting of a salt water deck wash system. Sounds easy but the mechanics of running the pipes from the new through hull fitting to the 'new' pump in the anchor locker took quite a few hours and forced me to use PVC quick-fit pipe and plumbing attachments as the holes would not allow normal soft pipe as it is much thicker. Once you figure out how it all works it is pretty amazing stuff.
The other task was to redistribute some of the weight in the boat. We have been a bit nose-down which is a worry in heavy conditions so have moved a few things aft and the trim looks much healthier.
Peter headed off home this morning for a few days and will rejoin the boat when the weather settles - not much fun for him sitting around here twiddling his thumbs although we do feed him well!
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| Left overs, Bundaberg Style. |
Cath and I had left overs for dinner - yet more spanner crab and some spag bog. Not too shabby with a fine white wine.
Given the weather Cath and I will probably take the courtesy bus into Bundaberg and do a bit of touristing with our fingers crossed that this high will move and let us get underway again.
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