Tethys in Port Townsend



Standing next to Tethys.  She is the same size as AtLast. 
I hope to sail on this boat next spring for a whole week of ocean sailing training.



Forward hatches are "IN"

Forepeak Hatches

Here's CAI, in his safety glasses, sitting in front of the new forepeak hatches he installed this week.

There will be valuable storage behind them....  Anchor chain and sails.






It's raining and cool today. Finally a break from the hot summer weather.  When it's really hot the fiberglass and epoxy materials (go off) set really fast.

Last week he was working fast to "beat the heat" and slipped, falling down into the boat.  Maybe he cracked a rib or something.  Breathing is painful these days.  He says every time he falls down in the boat it hurts.

The Engine is "IN"

(click on the picture to enlarge it)

Getting the engine in was a big milestone.

It's a 38 HP BetaMarine 4 cylinder diesel.  Seems small.  Car engines are 125 HP and up right?  But how often do car engines run full time at full RPM?  These engines are designed to do that.  

ABOVE LEFT:   Last year CAI formed the engine mounts - lots of fiberglassing.

ABOVE MIDDLE & RIGHT:  Progress! The engine is in and you can see it in the far right picture.

This engine is about 350 pounds and he got it in ALONE by building a framework over the top of the boat and using ropes and pulleys to pull it up and inch it over bit by bit.