Back to Manatee Boat Yard

We've arrived back at the Manatee Boat Yard.  We spent one night at their dock and then this morning they hauled her out of the water.  We had the bottom power washed and it looks like we might have to have the bottom repainted before the beginning of the next sailing season.  I worked most of the day changing oil in the dingy outboard, changing  zinks on the diesel, stowing lines and putting things away in general.  Marilyn took the car to get the oil changed and pick up a few odds and ends that we need to get the boat ready to leave. Besides that, she's been packing and stowing lots and lots of things.  We figure it will take us about 2 days, give or take, to get things ready to leave.  Last night while at the dock we took down the Genoa sail and also bagged the screecher.  We still need to take down the main sail and put it away.  We did have a little excitement on the way to the boat yard.  We picked up part of a ski rope or something similar on our prop.  So, it took us a sharp knife and some words of encouragement to get the prop cleared.  Today is Wednesday, April 25 and I hope that we can be ready to head back to Bismarck on the morning of the 27th.  Till next time.