All we seem to be able to do at the moment is wait which is proving rather frustrating. We placed an order for the AIS transponder at the boatshow but are still waiting for it to arrive. The last we heard was that the order had been placed but that there was a 3 to 4 week waiting time for it. I will have to chase the supplier soon though.
Next we desperately need to be able to get going on applying the coppercoat now. Especially if we are going to meet the target of having her in the water for delivery to Plymouth over Easter. After consultation with various forums, the consensus on how to apply it to the places currently covered by chocks is to do the rest of the boat first and then get the yard to move her in the cradle a bit and do the other bits that could not currently be got at. That means at least two weekends of work. This necessarily requires non freezing temperatures such as we have had to date as the Coppercoat requires an ambient temperature of at least ten degrees.
Oh well, I have ordered myself a cheap camcorder from the usual online retailer with a view to making a video of our work and attempts generally at doing the AZAB so I should be able to start playing with that soon.
Happy sailing or at least dreaming of sailing.
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