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• It's a slow spring on the coast of Maine this year.
  • A little work at the docks.
    • One of my favorite boats to see. A sistership to FINESSTERRE, 3 time Bermuda winner.
      • Feels good to be walking the docks.
      • Fidelio
        • Yes I did Mike. I'm a fan of these boats of that era.
      • Last time I saw her she was tied up in Tortola. ..
  • We took a ride up the coast last Sunday
    • And Northeast Harbor
      • You should have dropped by Southwest Harbor....
        • Wish I had know, Peter
  • Same here - getting a slow start
    • yeah, even the (few) sunny days have been chilly, and often windy, recently
      • Yeah the wind has stopped me too. Can't polish when there's boatyard grit flying in the air.
    • Wow! That looks great.
  • Snowed today a bit before turning to sleet. Just dreadful weather this spring
  • Looks better than E/SE Mass!
    • I was ready to cut my tarp free working below in 20 to 30 knots of wind.
      • It was a lot more pleasant running the 1/0 while anchored at Merchant Island!
        • Voltage is a terrible thing to waste?
          • Having a windlass is great!
            • Just abide by proper windlass etiquette...
  • Launched yesterday in Southwest Harbor..........
    • Very nice! We're weeks behind you.
      • New fuse panel?
        • I hope to see it too Paul. I'm sticking with fuses and my old panel.
          • I decided to go with new switches and a couple 12 position ATC type fuse blocks, Al
            • What kind of switches and fuses
              • I'm building my own panel, David
                • Here is the face
                  • Nicely done! I'd like to see
                  • Great Paul. How many extra spots did you leave?
                    • I'm not sure yet, Tom
                      • Cripes! I'm happy if I can
                      • I was wondering about a common bus bar.
                        • These folks might have something you could use
              • Not only the cost, I don't want to make a big space for the newer distribution panels.
    • Very pretty Peter.
      • Thanks Al....
        • Hope it's nicer up there for you Peter. It's just plain foul weather here now.
    • Ah, beautiful, glad you're in the water!!
    • Nice boat and harbor; even the weather! Summer is calling.
    • We go in on May 19...
  • We have 159 boats left to put in
    • Seems like all over the north country. Rained heavily all night here in Oregon.
      • Just checked the long term forecast on Accuweather...sigh