Time for a Change of Scenery

Too long in the city, time to head on out. We have spent lots of time putting in and testing new systems and getting all the details ironed out. Lately, we have been waiting for a likely window of good weather, so as to not repeat the thrashing we got off the Oregon coast.

It looks like the perfect time to head out was today at midday, but as usual, we had a few more little details to finsh up. Tomorrow for sure, we will be heading out the gate and making a left for warmer climes.  There are quite a few harbors to hide in if it is not to our liking, and there are no forseen weather warnings for the next week, so wish us luck.

Got a new sail cover with lazy jacks to help handle the main sail. the lines from the sail cover to the mast keep the sail above the boom, and  the sail cover zips open down the top edge so the sail goes into the cover when released, better than sliced bread, imo.

The old tiller and extension(steering stick). pretty industrial and not so easy to use.

New tiller, fancy adjustable extension, yer to be photographed. The old one was twist lock like a shower curtain rod, and tended to self adjust at inappropriate times. The new one locks in place with a button, and is much more ergonomic to the touch.

A little air time installing radar. Spent aobut 3 hours up the mast drilling, fitting and wiring. Should make the trip down the coast fog free.

Also procured and installed a water maker. They were on sale and we had personal obligations in the bay area. Quite a project finding litlle niches for all the components and getting it all connected. We will probably try it out tomorrow on the way down the coast. It is important to only run a watermaker in clean seawater, so we don't want to risk it in the bay.