Life in the Boatyard

So, this place is a little rough around the edges. Don't get me wrong, it's a GREAT boatyard. Everything one would want in a boatyard, this place is.  Skilled tradesmen, access to tools, secure location, etc etc. We've been here for two weeks now, living and working on the boat.  We've got lots done:  the bottom is all scraped, sanded and re-coated with antifouling; the V-berth is painted and a new foam mattress is in place; the head has been repainted and updated.  Everything is cleaned and organised. 

It's been raining heavily for the past several days with flood warnings throughout the area.  The boat yard is a muddy mess (not flooded, thank goodness, but muddy).  The next couple of days is forecasted to be warm and sunny.  Perfect for a little well-deserved break!  So, with the top down on the Mustang, off to Myrtle Beach we went.  We checked into an ocean front hotel with a great view and several pools/hot tubs to nurse our weary muscles.

Our final job at the boat yard, the removal of our old generator, is scheduled for Monday. Providing that goes according to plan, we'll launch and be off and putt-putt-putting down that river, heading South.