Day 23, August 25, 2009
Bill the repair guy re bedded the keel this morning. Yay!!! He put tons of sealant (5200) on the top of the keel, lowered the boat unto the keel, tightened the keel bolts, and cleaned up all the 5200 that squeezed out. Now it has to sit for another 24 hours for the sealant to set.
Paul and I took the opportunity to repair our dinghy seat which Gill broke while we were at Beaver Island. Gill says that I broke it but she was just sitting on it at the time.
It started to rain off and on in the afternoon but we still walked to the local pizza joint for supper. While we were there, we met a Charlevoix Police officer/auctioneer/ blacksmith who demonstrated the use of his Tazer (not on us thank goodness). I have to sign off now because Paul is in bed with his teddy bear and Miss Snow Carnival. More on that in the near future.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Catch-up Day
Day 22, August 24, 2009
We used today to catch up on little things we wanted to get done. Paul and I walked up to the hardware store to get a few bits while the girls took the dinghy to the fish market to get some supper. Gill and Sue bought some really nice perch and boy did they taste good.
Bill the repair guy worked on the keel in the morning then it had to sit for 24 hours while the epoxy sets. Tomorrow the keel goes back on.
We used today to catch up on little things we wanted to get done. Paul and I walked up to the hardware store to get a few bits while the girls took the dinghy to the fish market to get some supper. Gill and Sue bought some really nice perch and boy did they taste good.
Bill the repair guy worked on the keel in the morning then it had to sit for 24 hours while the epoxy sets. Tomorrow the keel goes back on.
Monday, August 24, 2009
A Day Off
Day 21, August 23, 2009
Sunday!!! No work being done on the boat today. We had a lazy day today. Paul made the pancakes and I did the bacon and we enjoyed banana pancakes and bacon for breakfast. Gill, Sue, and I walked to the drug store and to K-Mart late in the morning while Paul had a nap at home.
We were all sitting around enjoying the quiet Sunday afternoon when we heard this loud bang. We looked up and saw a forty foot ketch bounce off a docked sailboat and planted its bow about a foot into the grass at the end of the slips. Paul and I ran over to see if we could help. We managed to push the boat out of the dirt and warped it to an empty slip nearby. It appears that there was something wrong with his transmission and every time he tried to put it in reverse, the engine would stall and he lost control of the boat. ( That's his story and he's sticking to it.) Surprisingly there was no damage to the ketch but the boat he hit had the stern rail bent, the stern ladder twisted, and the outboard that was on the stern rail was sheared off just leaving the clamping mechanism behind. Paul and I borrowed a grappling hook from one of the boaters and went fishing for the motor. We had it near the surface about a half dozen times but it kept slipping off. One of the fellows from the yard said not to worry that they would hire a diver to get it. We said okay. ( ching-ching and CHING-CHING).
We had an early supper of spaghetti that Sue had made, then got a ride with Jim and Sue Fish from the catamaran Fish Tales downtown for a free concert at the band shell. It was great fun especially for the kids. After we walk back to the marina quite exhausted.
Sunday!!! No work being done on the boat today. We had a lazy day today. Paul made the pancakes and I did the bacon and we enjoyed banana pancakes and bacon for breakfast. Gill, Sue, and I walked to the drug store and to K-Mart late in the morning while Paul had a nap at home.
We were all sitting around enjoying the quiet Sunday afternoon when we heard this loud bang. We looked up and saw a forty foot ketch bounce off a docked sailboat and planted its bow about a foot into the grass at the end of the slips. Paul and I ran over to see if we could help. We managed to push the boat out of the dirt and warped it to an empty slip nearby. It appears that there was something wrong with his transmission and every time he tried to put it in reverse, the engine would stall and he lost control of the boat. ( That's his story and he's sticking to it.) Surprisingly there was no damage to the ketch but the boat he hit had the stern rail bent, the stern ladder twisted, and the outboard that was on the stern rail was sheared off just leaving the clamping mechanism behind. Paul and I borrowed a grappling hook from one of the boaters and went fishing for the motor. We had it near the surface about a half dozen times but it kept slipping off. One of the fellows from the yard said not to worry that they would hire a diver to get it. We said okay. ( ching-ching and CHING-CHING).
We had an early supper of spaghetti that Sue had made, then got a ride with Jim and Sue Fish from the catamaran Fish Tales downtown for a free concert at the band shell. It was great fun especially for the kids. After we walk back to the marina quite exhausted.
Repairs Continue
Day 20, August 22, 2009
While Bill the repair guy was waiting for the epoxy on the keel to set, he and his helper did the transom repairs for the Dinghy-Tow. They don't fool around and things are moving along very quickly. While all this was going on, the four of us went for a walk downtown to check things out. After we got back to the marina, we had stew that Gill made and corn that we bought from one of the girls in the marina office for supper.
Repairs Begun
Day 19, August 21,2009
The Marine Surveyor arrived on time at 0900. He, Skip, the service manager, Bill, the guy doing the work, and I went over everything and it was decided that the keel should come off, cleaned and re bedded (ching-ching). The mast had to come off because the forward keel bolt is under the compression post (ching-ching). After the mast was removed, they moved Periwinkle into their paint shop so they wouldn't have any delays because of the weather and they started work right away. Because we couldn't sleep on the boat while the work was being done, we moved in with Paul and Sue on Twice 's' Nice. Wouldn't you know it but the weather turned nice and we could have moved on. Had Chinese food for supper at restaurant nearby.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
More Delays
Day 18, August 20, 2009
An almost disaster has struck! Gill and I were anchored for the night off a nice beach close to where Paul and Sue were having their boat repaired. A little after midnight on the morning of the 20th a storm came up with high winds and waves. Periwinkle was bouncing quite badly and we were concerned that we might drag our anchor and end up on the beach. There is a little harbour near by called Round Lake that is quite protected, so we decided to move the boat so that we could sleep more comfortably. Unfortunately when the anchor came up at 0100, we were pushed unto the sand before we could get the boat underway properly. We were stuck fast and couldn't power off. Periwinkle was sitting on her keel, listing about 20 degrees with the waves causing the rudder to bang on the bottom. We called the U.S. Coast Guard and after they very efficiently collected all sorts of information, asked us if we wanted a tug to pull us off. We replied that we were members BoatUS and would they call TowboatUS for the tow. The towboat arrived at 0300 and one can appreciate we were a little stressed out by then. It took the towboat about half an hour to get us off and they pulled us into the Irish Boat Works yard at 0400. After we slept for a few hours, I dove on the boat to check for rudder damage. the rudder was okay but I discovered hunks of fairing had come off the keel at the join. we decided to have the boat hauled to have the keel repaired. The boatyard was very good and hauled Periwinkle right away and after looking at it suggested we hire a Marine Surveyor to look at it before they did any work. We called a Surveyor, Mike Ballard, and he agreed to meet us in the morning at 0900 (Friday August 21). After all this, we went to bed on Periwinkle happily suspended in the travel-lift.
An almost disaster has struck! Gill and I were anchored for the night off a nice beach close to where Paul and Sue were having their boat repaired. A little after midnight on the morning of the 20th a storm came up with high winds and waves. Periwinkle was bouncing quite badly and we were concerned that we might drag our anchor and end up on the beach. There is a little harbour near by called Round Lake that is quite protected, so we decided to move the boat so that we could sleep more comfortably. Unfortunately when the anchor came up at 0100, we were pushed unto the sand before we could get the boat underway properly. We were stuck fast and couldn't power off. Periwinkle was sitting on her keel, listing about 20 degrees with the waves causing the rudder to bang on the bottom. We called the U.S. Coast Guard and after they very efficiently collected all sorts of information, asked us if we wanted a tug to pull us off. We replied that we were members BoatUS and would they call TowboatUS for the tow. The towboat arrived at 0300 and one can appreciate we were a little stressed out by then. It took the towboat about half an hour to get us off and they pulled us into the Irish Boat Works yard at 0400. After we slept for a few hours, I dove on the boat to check for rudder damage. the rudder was okay but I discovered hunks of fairing had come off the keel at the join. we decided to have the boat hauled to have the keel repaired. The boatyard was very good and hauled Periwinkle right away and after looking at it suggested we hire a Marine Surveyor to look at it before they did any work. We called a Surveyor, Mike Ballard, and he agreed to meet us in the morning at 0900 (Friday August 21). After all this, we went to bed on Periwinkle happily suspended in the travel-lift.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Charlevoix Michigan
Day 17, August 19th
If you have to get held up, Charlesvoix is the place to be!!! What a lovely day we've had today! This morning we had a kind of quiet morning. I finished my book and also finished knitting the 2nd sleeve for Katie's sweater. Then John and I found out how to add photos to our Blog which was kind of fun and hopefully will jazz it up a bit!! Around lunch time we dinghied over to where Paul and Sue are at the boat yard. I got dropped off while John and Paul went off to buy diesel and gas and stuff! Sue and I walked around the Irish Boat Yard where they are getting the repair done. Big place and very well kept. There's a huge 70ft sail boat in the enormous hanger which just got hauled out. This boat apparently just won the Mackinaw Race. Its owned by somebody who is the 2nd highest tax payer in Michigan. Now that he's done the race the boat will go away. He has other boats so not to worry!!! When John and Paul got back we went over to meet "Jim Fish". Paul had met him briefly yesterday and he invited us all to go sailing on his 34ft Gemini 105 Catamaran this afternoon. It was lovely. Comfortable and spacious!!! The winds were very light but we had the spinnaker up for a bit. Paul and Sue were very interested to see how he had it rigged because they have a spinnaker but have never had it flying yet.
It was really a great day.
By the time we got back, the repair was finished and all they had to do was put a coat of paint over the patch. Looks very good. We were hoping to move on South tomorrow but we hear the weather is meant to be miserable. We're going to listen to the forecast at 0800 and make up our minds whether to wait or go. This is such a lovely spot, it will not be a hardship to wait around right here!
If you have to get held up, Charlesvoix is the place to be!!! What a lovely day we've had today! This morning we had a kind of quiet morning. I finished my book and also finished knitting the 2nd sleeve for Katie's sweater. Then John and I found out how to add photos to our Blog which was kind of fun and hopefully will jazz it up a bit!! Around lunch time we dinghied over to where Paul and Sue are at the boat yard. I got dropped off while John and Paul went off to buy diesel and gas and stuff! Sue and I walked around the Irish Boat Yard where they are getting the repair done. Big place and very well kept. There's a huge 70ft sail boat in the enormous hanger which just got hauled out. This boat apparently just won the Mackinaw Race. Its owned by somebody who is the 2nd highest tax payer in Michigan. Now that he's done the race the boat will go away. He has other boats so not to worry!!! When John and Paul got back we went over to meet "Jim Fish". Paul had met him briefly yesterday and he invited us all to go sailing on his 34ft Gemini 105 Catamaran this afternoon. It was lovely. Comfortable and spacious!!! The winds were very light but we had the spinnaker up for a bit. Paul and Sue were very interested to see how he had it rigged because they have a spinnaker but have never had it flying yet.
It was really a great day.
By the time we got back, the repair was finished and all they had to do was put a coat of paint over the patch. Looks very good. We were hoping to move on South tomorrow but we hear the weather is meant to be miserable. We're going to listen to the forecast at 0800 and make up our minds whether to wait or go. This is such a lovely spot, it will not be a hardship to wait around right here!
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