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TUGGERSA Lord Nelson Victory Tug Owners Association Quarterly Publication Fall 2018 ~ No. 76

Your Association Officers: From the Note to the Fleet from Dave Howell, WheelhousePresident: Nellie D. 37VT63Dave HowellNellie D. 37VT63 I apologize for the lack of a Tuggers Summer edition and beg for your indulgence. [email protected] Our Editor was shanghaied in May and not released until September.  She reports that cruising the Oswego, Erie, Chambly, and Rideau canals and shore leave inVice President: Quebec City, Montreal, and Ottawa somewhat made up for the lousy pay.  Barb LawrenceRaven 37VT04 Our Vice President, Barb Robertson, Raven 37VT03, is stepping down on January 1,[email protected] 2019.    Her thoughtfulness, even keel approach and kindness made us a better organization.  On behalf of the Association I'd like to thank Barb for all she'sTreasurer: done.  Assuming the VP mantle is Mike Dunn, Wally 41VT02.  Mike, welcome to theJohn Niccolls wheelhouse.ex-Knock Off [email protected] The new LNVT Forum is up, running, and easier to use than ever.  A big thank you to Phil de l'Etoile, Brave Duck 37VT67, and John Howell, Nellie D. 37VT63, for pilotingForum Moderator: us through the transition.  Our Forum is a wonderful repository of questions askedPhil de l'Etoile and answered and it's also a great way to discuss all things LNVT.  To access theBrave Duck 37VT67 Forum go to LNVT.org and select the green \"Forum\" button.  [email protected] At this year's three rendezvous, more so than in the past, I was struck by how goodEditor: the tugs looked.  New paint jobs and major upgrades abounded.  Perhaps this can beBicki Howell explained by the fact that the selling prices for LNVTs are increasing.  Or, seeing theNellie D. 37VT63 huge asking prices for Rangers and American Tugs, LNVT owners can more [email protected] justify their own upgrade costs.  Whatever the reason, the truth is we're the stewards of a one-of-a-kind tug and they're not making any more of them.Chief Tech Officer:John Howell Many thanks to the following for making the rendezvous both possible and a lot ofNellie D. 37VT63 fun: Keefer and Bill Irwin, Callisto 37VT19 (in Burlington, VT), Macy Galbreath [email protected] Bill Rothert, Lady 37VT08 (in Bremerton, WA), and Stephanie and Trevor Croteau, Hjortie 37VT33 (in Hudson, WI).   Like us on FaceBook Since Spring Tuggers one 37 sold and four 37s have come on the market.On the cover: Hiaqua 37VT03 sunset Keeping it simple and having fun,in Alaska waters June 2018. [Photoby Randy Miller, Hiaqua]On the back: Polar Mist 49VT07 andHiaqua 37VT03 at Long Branch,Washington. [Photo by RichardHildahl, Awesome 37VT58]What You'll See in this Issue:• Read a special note to our members from our VP as she passes the baton.• “Notes to the Editor” has a scientific article on resins from Mike McCoy, Tug E. Bear 37VT62• Meet our new members in “Welcome Board” and be sure to see what is on the Winter calendar on page 4.• In “Captain Cooks” there are three tasty yet easy recipes that are truly crowd pleasers you’ll want to try.• Cruise with Hiaqua in Alaska and see great group photos of the three 2018 rendezvous in “Tug Bits.”• \"Tug Talk\" has discussions on engine venting, installing windows, and relocating the salon table.1 TUGGERS|Fall 2018 ~ Issue 76

The Passing of the Baton Barb Lawrence, Raven 37VT04 [email protected] husband Mike and I became LNVT members approximately 10 years ago when we fell in lovewith our LNVT and became Wannabees. At our first Rendezvous in Bremerton, WA we met agroup of very enthusiastic LNVT owners that were so warm and helpful.  We have always said, theLNVT is a beautiful boat that came with friends.  Incidentally, we just had a terrific PacificNorthwest Rendezvous organized by Macy Galbreath, Lady 37VT08, in Bremerton, so it was kind ofa special anniversary for us.As some of you know, the past (almost) 3 years, I have acted as VP for the Association and enjoyedbeing more than a member, contributing to the efforts of the Association and this truly diversegroup of genuinely nice and good people.  The VP’s duties are varied, not difficult and timerequirements minimal, but all the same essential to keeping things going for the Association.  Beingsomewhat of an introvert, this “position” required that I be at the center of things, at times, where Iam usually uncomfortable, but admittedly has brought much enjoyment and enhanced friendshipswithin the membership. I am always inspired by the indefatigability of Dave and Bicki Mike and Barb Lawerence Howell and am grateful for all they do.  The time they invest for all of us and for the betterment of our boats and Association, even with their amazing epic tugboat and car travel, has to be more than “just minutes a day” as Dave always says.  Thank you to Dave and Bicki and all the officers who quietly and graciously give so much to all of us.  There would not be an LNVT Association without their spirit, drive, direction and efforts. Now, having enjoyed being VP of the LNVT Association, it is time for me to pass on the baton, allowing more attention to my ongoing home construction project.  Mike Dunn, owner of Wally 41VT02, has accepted the position of VP and will be doing great things for the Association.  Mike will bring new vigor and ideas to the table and will even have some fun along the way.  Mike will officially take the helm January 1st, 2019 as the new LNVT VP. He’ll be covering membership and anything Dave or Bicki need (just kidding).  I will continue to maintain and ship out West Coast Ship’s Stores as I do wish to stay involved as a contributor. Thanks to everyone for their prompt replies to my requests/reminders, etc. and the support and help as I learned the ropes.    A special thanks to Macy (past VP) for the handoff and for having things so well set up and organized.  And most of all, thanks to Mike for “volunteering.” Well, I should probably add one more thing to this long winded message and that is:  No, I am not running for President in 2020, but I will stay involved!  That iconic smile! Hope to see you on the water, Barb Lawrence, Raven, 37VT04 Retiring VP Thank you Barb for all you have done, from a grateful LNVT Association 2TUGGERS|Fall 2018 ~ Issue 76

Notes to the EditorOwners comments regarding various articles from past Tuggers’ issues. Do you have a comment, somethingto share, or some photos? We want to hear from you! Send them to: [email protected]: Isophthalic vs. OrthophthalicMike McCoy, Tug E. Bear [email protected] was re-reading the last Tuggers Tug Talk [Spring 2018] and noticed that orthophthalic was misspelled in the title of the article.  It'scorrectly spelled in the quote from Net Composites in the body of the article. That launched a teaching script in my brain. It's ahereditary problem. Not that it's interesting to anybody but a science nerd like me but here we go…First let's review what a polymer is.  The word has two parts poly meaning many and merwhich for this tutorial we will define as \"the building block\". So starting with a big soup of\"mers\" a catalyst and a stop molecule a chemist can build polymers of specific lengths.  Dimerand trimer would be a two and three starting blocks connected. The stop molecule puts a capon the amount of mers that can be connected. Alternatively large chains can be created andthen chemically chopped up to specific lengths and then purified by separating them byapparent molecular weights.In the resins you have described [in Tuggers ~ ed.] there are two starting blocks; iso and Isophthalic Acidorthophthalic acids (the ph in phthalic acid is silent). They are isomers of each other.  Isomeans \"the same\". But wait! \"They have to be different or there is no discussion. Right?\" Isoand ortho phthalic acids have the same chemical formula C8H6O4  or better yetC6H4(CO2H)2.  They have the same molecular weight and share many other physicalattributes like melting point but they differ in how the constituents are connected to eachother. In this case we have two carboxylic acids and a benzene ring.  IUPAC (a bunch of oldguys that make the rules for chemical nomenclature) explains the difference by using anaming system that tells where things are connected. So we have benzene-1,3-dicarboxylicacid and benzene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid respectively.It's extremely simplistic but accurate to say when two isophthalic acid mers are connected Orthophthalic Acidthey create more linear polymers than when orthophthalic  acid mers are connected. Thelatter polymer takes up a different three dimensional space. When the polymers crystallizeinto solids their crystal lattices differ.  This might explain their differing susceptibility topermeation by water.Lastly but maybe most importantly…  I don't believe that this difference is a significantfactor in the blistering problem on some LNVTs . The greater influence on the hull integrity isthe quality of the polymers as delivered by the manufacture(s). Some were not as good as others.  Batch to batch reproducibility is hardto maintain especially if many sources where used. The yard would have accepted the product as delivered and not done any in housetesting. The guys working in the shop would see the difference and a good crew would adapt accordingly.BTW…when I took my paint down last I saw clear resin. This makes me believe that Tug E. Bear’s bottom was possibly gel coated butno pigment was added. I’ll take a better look next time.
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Welcome Aboard! 
Barb Lawrence, Raven 37VT04 Buy the LNVT [email protected] [Find more details at: LNVT.org]Please join us in a warm Fall welcome aboard to our new members.It was a pleasure for some of the owners to meet Howard and Victory 49VT04 Callisto 37VT19Marianne Eustis of Seattle, WA. when they stopped by at the Asking Price: €260,000 incl VAT Asking Price: $155,000Bremerton LNVT Rendezvous. They got to see a few of the tugs and YachtWorld For Sale By Ownerwe hope they will find the perfect LNVT for themselves soon. Ed Markus, 003-165-185-4339 Bill Irwin, 603-545-1701 [email protected] [email protected] Summer, Jim and Tracy Williamson purchased Cap Saumon Location: Den Helder, Netherlands Location: Addison, VT37VT16. Cap Saumon was moved to her new home port of Sarnia,Ontario on the southern tip of Lake Huron. Jim is still working but is SALE PENDINGgetting ready to retire in the near future. They have plans to cruisetowards the North Canal on north Lake Huron next year. Wecertainly look forward to hearing of their future adventures andwelcome them as our newest owners.Mike and Amy Ohrt are our newest wannabes and serious lookers. Mike tells us he was a tugboat Mate and Captain for 10 years andalways a fan of the Lord Nelson tugs.  Currently working for a tourboat company in Portland, Maine, Mike says he and Amy have beendiscussing a live aboard situation for a couple years.  So, the Ohrtshave their eye out for LNVTs for sale believing, like all of us, the LordNelson Victory Tugs are the best looking “tug yachts” out there!   ~ January 12, 2019 ~ Titan 37VT31 Aramis 37VT40 or best offer Mid-Winter Gathering Asking Price: $140,000 or best offer Asking Price: $149,000 For Sale by Owner A Pacific Northwest Mid-Winter YachtWorld John Taylor Gathering is in the planning stages.  It Broker: Brett Starke, 410-829-2342 [email protected] will be a joyous Scandinavian after- Location: Edenton, NC Location: Noank, CT Christmas celebration on Saturday, January 12th at the beautiful waterfront SALE PENDING home of Rich and Connie Hildahl, Awesome 37VT58, in Longbranch, Mocko Jumbie 37VT49 Cielito 37VT51Washington.  Please be sure to save the date and join us for this fun Asking Price: $75,000winter event.  Details to follow soon. For Sale by Owner Asking price: $130,000 Elizabeth Harding, ~ March 16, 2019 ~ [email protected] For Sale by Owner Night Tide Soirre at Taylor’s Shellfish Farm on Location: St Croix, USVI Philip Kramer, 206-979-7087 [email protected] Samish Bay Location: Orcas Island, WABring your headlamp, boots, and all-weather gear to experience anight of oyster slurping around a roaring fire right on the beach andunder the moon. Once you arrive, we will hand you a glass of wineor beer, a shucking knife, and let you wander our farm along alantern-lit path picking fresh oysters. Once you’ve found your perfectoysters, learn how to shuck from our experts, or visit our shuckers attheir station and slurp down as many as you can! We will also featurefood to fill you up and keep you warm. Bus picks up/drops offeither in Seattle or Bellingham. Tickets are $150.   Folks interested cancontact Barb Lawrence at [email protected] or check out Taylor ShellfishFarm website (www.taylorshellfish.com). 4TUGGERS|Fall 2018 ~ Issue 76



Tug Bits Stories and news about this and that ...Adventures in AlaskaRandy Miller and Yvonne Bates, Hiaqua [email protected] Tracy Arm we headed down Stephens Passage to an anchorage in Sandborn Canal. This turned out to be a great sunny dayafter leaving the morning rain and fog behind. The six hour run was broken up with a humpback encounter and a group of white sideddolphins who hooked up with us and darted across our bow, underneath and alongside, for the longest time. Sandborn turned out tobe another active commercial crab pot harvest with hundreds of them lined along both sides of the narrow canal.Up the next morning and out of there. Mixed weather reports for both Frederick Sound and Looking South downStephens Passage indicated low winds but 2 to 3 foot seas. It took 1.5 hours of chop to reach Frederick Sound to PetersburgStephens Passage to even see how bad it might be. Surprise! No wind, sunny and glassysmooth seas. Yahoo! We decided to head out to Five Fingers Lighthouse to just take somepictures. It was just a half hour run out in the middle of the convergence of Frederick andStephens (huge bodies of water). We had heard chatter on the VHF from mini cruise shipsabout landing and visiting the lighthouse, but we were really unsure of anchoring, leaving theboat and scrambling ashore. After taking a few pictures, the light keeper called us on the VHFand invited us ashore for a visit. They had a buoy to catch and tie to, so that made it a go forsure. It was a minus low tide with steep barnacle and kelp rocks, but we just had to do it.Getting the dingy off the upper deck and into the water was a chore with just enough swell toget it swinging all over the place. Somehow we made it up the kelp rocks with a little helpfrom the light keeper.The lighthouse was one of the first two Hiaqua at Five Fingers Light Station At 68 feet, Hiaqua looks like abuilt in Alaska (1900) and is still an rubber ducky in a big tubactive reporting station today. Lucky forus, this was the keeper’s last day. Hewas packing and locking it up until anew keeper came to takeover. Whatincredible views in all directions, westout Fredrick Sound to Baranof Island,north up Stephens Passage to Tracy Armand Juneau and south to Petersburg. Wegot the grand tour, walked the island,scampered down the rocks and slid intoour dingy. What a highlight of this trip!Calving created a 3’ tsunami View of the channel We hired a private half day tour out of Petersburg to the La Conte Glacier. Not a cloud in the sky and temp in the low 70’s. Sure was nice to speed along at 25 mph and enjoy the scenery for the one and a half hour run up to the glacier. There is a 70 foot deep bar entrance to the bay which stops the big boy bergs from escaping. They just hang out there melting and rolling over until they are less then 70ft tall under water. 6TUGGERS|Fall 2018 ~ Issue 76

Adventures in Alaska (continued) After three nights in Petersburg we headed off down the Wrangell Narrows. The weather was changing but not enough to keep us from crossing Sumner Strait, back to Point Baker on the north end of Prince of Wales Island. We still wanted to explore the west side of this island which we missed on the start of our trip. Off in the morning and around the corner to Wooden Wheel Cove for aWooden Wheel Cove, boardwalk pass through before heading up Dry Hiaqua at US Forest Service Dockfishing community, population 63 Pass to El Capitan Caves. Dry Pass is a Inside the El Capitan cave narrow dredged channel (2.8 miles) lined with rocks etc, but still navigable at low slack. We found room at the US Forest Service dock for the night and received a guided tour the next morning. These caves, discovered in 1988, are the largest karst limestone caves in Alaska, covering thousands of square feet over two miles. The portion we explored was primarily an underground riverbed which contained rocks totally unlike the cave limestone rock composition. The only other place in the world which has the same rock composition are found in the Ural Mountains, so geologists believe that this transit was due to glacial movement. Human habitation dates back 10,000 years and a perfectly preserved brown bear dates to 45,000 years. The 370 wooden steps leading to the cave entrance prevent them from being a Disney attraction, yet they see over 1,000 visitors per year.L-R: Moira Cove, Alaska, Baranof Warm Springs (bathhouse on right), and Knutson Inlet, BCA Guardian AngelWesley Eldred, ex-Little Bitt [email protected] Patty and Wesley EldredProbably retelling the story but in 2006 we headed out the Erie Canal intending to turn around and eventually to return home.  Theyhad a 500 year flood and one of the locks behind us was destroyed and the canal was shut down for weeks.  We left Little Bitt at a smallmarina in Rome, NY and came back to her when the canal re-opened - westward only - and headed to the Oswego Canal, Lake Ontarioand the St Lawrence, past Montreal then down the Chamblis Canal into Lake Champlain.  Got home and the next day headed out totake care of a water testing chore on the Lake.  Dropped the mooring line, popped Little Bitt into reverse, and nothing happened.  Thedrive shaft had pulled out of the coupling on the back of the tranny.  I do not believe in guardian angels but after a 900 mile trip withinnumerable close maneuvers and the system falls apart in our front yard! The drive shaft is now through-bolted instead of held by acouple of little set screws.7 TUGGERS|Fall 2018 ~ Issue 76

The Burlington, VT Rendezvous Hosted by Keefer and Bill Irwin, Callisto 37VT19Dave Howell presents theAssociation’s thank you plaqueto Keefer and Bill Irwin. Above: Four tugs at the Community Boathouse Marina: Rosie 37VT21, Nellie D. 37VT63, Callisto 37VT19 and Fram 37VT71. [Photo by Tom Blackwood, Thistle Dew 37VT46] Left: Our guest speaker, Arthur B. Cohn, took time from captaining the tugboat C.L. Churchill which was touring the Erie Canal with the canal schooner Lois McClure. He spoke about the Arnold-Spitfire’s historical role in the Lake Champlain revolutionary war and the importance of her preservation. Left most: Bill Irwin, Callisto, Dave Howell, Nellie D. and Trevor Croteau, Hjortie 37VT33. Near Left: Kathleen and Will Patten invited all the attendees to attend the formal naming ceremony for their tug, Rosie 37VT21.Tug Talk at these events is always a hit! Bonus for the L-R: Tom Blackwood, Thistle L-R: Ben Phillips,group was that the session was held in the ECHO, Dew and John Mackie, John Lil Toot 37VT75Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, an innovative William 37VT68, watch the with Bill Irwin,science and nature center. name changing ceremony Callisto. from the perfect perch. 8TUGGERS|Fall 2018 ~ Issue 76

The Bremerton, WA Rendezvous Hosted by Macy Galbreath and Bill Rothert, Lady 37VT09Dave Howell presentsthe Association’s thankyou gift to MacyGalbreath. Tug talk was an event aboard the The attendees pose in front of the Naval Undersea Museum WWII destroyer Turner Joy after a special tour of an active nuclear submarine. The tour was one of the highlights of the rendezvous.Bruce Griffiths and AnnLucas, Tess II 37VT22traveled the farthest.They left from Skagway,AK and when weatherprevented travel fromKetchikan, they put thetug on a freighter! Touring a local winery Debbie Steplock, Pet Tug, and Pat Smith, Polar Mist, were quick to hitch a ride to get to the wine tasting! Some of the tug fleet at Long Branch (L to R): Pet Tug 37VT60, Wally 41VT02, Polar Mist 49VT07, Hiaqua 37VT03. Richard and Connie Hildahl, Awesome 37VT58, receive a thank you for inviting the group to their beautiful home for a Scandinavian feast.9 TUGGERS|Fall 2018 ~ Issue 76

The Hudson, WI RendezvousHosted by Trevor and Stephanie Croteau, Hjortie 37VT3 Dave Howell presents the Association’s thank you plaque to Stephanie Croteau.Tug talk is a bit intense with a Food seems to be a common theme. When Stephanie Croteausmall group! What could they Dee Anderson, Jack Robert, makes breakfast made the perfectpossibly be looking at? [Photo by it is a feast! place mats for BickiDee Anderson, Jack Robert & Dave Howell37VT17] Left (L-R): Dave Howell, Nellie D. 37VT63, Dee & Lee Anderson, Jack Robert, Stephanie & Trevor Croteau, Hjortie, Joe Glinski, Our Villa 37VT56. Right (L-R): Arvilla Glinski, Our Villa, original owners Al & Rie Peterson, Kedge 37VT43Get Happy [Reprinted from soundingsonline.com, October 2018]Peter Reich, Teddy Bear [email protected] do most new owners tend to buy “sad” boats? I guess I better explain. It is all [ Photo by Pam McChesney, Funabout the sheer line. A positive sheer line, with a graceful sweep up to the bow and 37VT76]stern, looks like a happy smile. Almost every wooden boat and older fiberglass boatshave a positive sheer line. So many production boats today have a negative sheer withthe bow and stern curving down to the water like a sad frown. Having many oceanmiles in severe weather under my keel, I want the bow and stern as high as practicallypossible! I can’t understand why someone would want the bow purposely low. Icringe when I see a “bowrider” with a strong negative sheer and 2 feet above thewater. That looks like an accident waiting to happen, especially with the way boatwakes seem to be growing exponentially each year. I have always heard life is like amirror, and our mood reflects back what we see. I always smile when I see atraditional boat with a nice, elegant sheer line and often frown passing a boat with astrong negative sheer. 10TUGGERS|Fall 2018 ~ Issue 76

Tug Talk What Fellow Owners are Working on.... Engine room ventilation Ed Mcchain, Thistle 37VT47 [email protected]   I have so much enjoyed the blog and seeing what other folks do to improve their tugs, so I thought I would take a little time to tell you what I have been messing with on Thistle. A couple years ago I decided that the engine room lacked enough ventilation for proper cooling and air for the engine.  I installed an inline 3” blower, it helped but was kind of noisy with a high pitch whine. It seemed to help, maybe 10 degrees or so but this is hard to measure. I also didn’t like the fumes from my Cummins BT4-3.9M crankcase just floating around in the engine room making everything a little oily. The cure for that was a 3 or 4 hundred dollar breather cap devise. My inverter/charger was starting to complain about the temperature. (The manufacturer wants it in an area with lots of ventilation and a maximum temperature of 104 degrees, that must be a misprint or else they are not made to be used in Virginia). Seems we are getting a little older or maybe just spoiled as we ran the 8KW generator a lot this summer so we could have air conditioning. Wow, does it get toasty in the engine room with everything running. Plus, there was really no other place to install the inverter/charger. So, here goes with my solution to the problem. They were promoting a blower for engine rooms at the boat show (Sea Flow SFBB1-130-01) that was super quiet, 4 year warranty and made for continuous operation. I installed one on the port side blowing out and one on the starboard side blowing in. Based on engine room size and the blowers rated output, theoretically they change the air once per minute.  I aimed the discharge from the blowing in air blower straight at the inverter/charger to help with the high temperature issue. A close look at the blower sending the warm air out will show a ¾ inch plastic tube that is an extension of the crankcase breather tube. This is placed near the intake of the air out blower. I now find a little oily residue on the outside of the boat at the 3” round vent, so we know it’s working. The in and out vents are new and none of the original vents are changed in anyway. Third Location for Salon Table Peter Reich, Teddy Bear 37VT15 [email protected] On Teddy Bear we have two sets of deck plates [in the salon ~ ed.] to accept and secure the table, in front of settee and along the starboard side of cabin. The problem with the latter is it just a bit too far aft to stack our folding deck chairs. Also, it makes access to the lockers under the deck difficult. I tried positioning the table aft of the fridge and like that location. I thought of having two additional deck plates made and routering them into the floorboards, but decided to take the easier (5 minutes vs. 2 hours) and cheaper (hooks from Amazon) way out.11 TUGGERS|Fall 2018 ~ Issue 76

Replacing Salon WindowsTom Bauer, Semper Fidelis [email protected] decided to replace the sliding windows with a single piece light/pane. It turned out to be pretty simple. I removed both windowpanes and both tracks. Nothing needed but a screwdriver. I ordered Lexan panes, cut to size. I chose 3/8” thick Lexan, but I wouldchoose 1/2” next time. 3/8” is already overkill as far as strength. It’s just that 1/2” would make it easier to fit with the existing track.I only used the “L” shaped track, with the open edge facing inboard. The “U” shaped track can then be reinstalled, using the existingholes,  to lock the inner track and pane to the frame. There’s some 5200 work that could be done, but it’s mostly cosmetic. The realsealing is accomplished by the butyl bedding tape between the frame and Lexan. The three side windows are each different, but are amirror image of the corresponding, opposite window. The shop that did my 9 windows used a CNC machine, and I asked him to savethe computer file. I just used full-sized paper patterns to submit the shapes. The lexan panes have a very small expansion coefficient.A good link for learning about the use of polycarbonate is sabin.com. I have no need for the original glass panels, so if anyone needsone/all, let me know. I’m open to questions.CNC cut Lexan Bedding tape Lexan and “L” track with Margar being applied going in as a unit to the frame Window installed, except for locating tabs or “U” track PAN PAN PAN: Notice to Tug Mariners Obstacles to Frugal Cruising Ahead John Barker, Dun Wurkin 37VT45 [email protected]  We cruised Dun Wurkin through a maelstrom of repairs that lasted from May 2017 to June 2018.  In May of 2017 we cruised over to thesleepy coastal town of Oriental, NC, to have the hull painted at Deaton’s Yacht Service.  Since we were there and hauled out we decidedto have the two aft deck hatches serviced and new seals installed.  Then the salon vent fan needed rebedding. The port running lightneeded work.  A new rubrail had been needed for a long time, so that was added at considerable expense.  Advice from the boat yardindicated engine work was needed (rusty manifolds, water cooler, etc.).  That led to more engine work.  That led to more engine work,which led to more engine work, etc., etc.   Then a boatyard suggestion to replace the steering cables, and while that was being done itwas discovered that the steering quadrant was cracked – and being a custom size a new one had to be made by Edson Marine – whichtook forever and cost a fortune.  Then it was time to cruise away, but the stuffing box would not keep excessive water out – the stainlesssteel shaft had been gouged and scoured over the years and the stuffing would not seal and a new shaft was needed.  Hauled again. Shaft out.  New shaft ordered (a new shaft costs a small fortune just for the shaft, let alone the haul, labor, etc.).  Took forever.  Newshaft arrived and installed.  River test indicated leaking transmission, so that was fixed.   Now motor mount problems.  Then fuelproblems, so tanks were emptied and cleaned.  Deck fills leaking so that had to be repaired and rebedded.  Truckloads of parts, parts,parts, hours of labor, labor, labor, labor.  Finally, in June of 2018 we cruised back to our slip – in time to meet Hurricane Florence whichwas weathered just fine.  Total bill in this storm of repairs that lasted over a year?  Roughly $40k 12TUGGERS|Fall 2018 ~ Issue 76