The unbearable tension of lifting
'Sarf & West mate, Sarf & West'
Pete Bernfeld
Mon 9 Jul 2012 04:43
Ready for the big match
Entry of the Toreadors
Getting set up
'Big boy', big toy.
Preparing for the hooks
Forgot to do that yesterday!
All together now, 2-6-HEAVE!
First problem, the rudder blades are too big. OK, launch without rudders. John the GRP will re-size and we'll put them on in the water.
It actually was a two-lift job.
Both cranes were repositioned.
A quick touch-up and....
Almost!!!!! A bit of jiggery-pokery
A leak in both engine compartments means beaching tomorrow. One engine bilge pump 'missing', one only working on manual meant two new bilge pumps (ouch).
No rudders, no engines, no anchor.....not exactly a stress-free time for the next 24 hours but.....
Trouters is 'back home' and so am I.
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