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Mine seems to be getting newer and new the longer I "own" her.

Various lines have been replaced, extensive electrical work has been done, all ports have new seals, varnish has been added, blocks added, DPO items fixed... she is getting younger all the time.

New chainplates and sails are next.

She seems to like it. Took me up to 6.55 knots last weekend in the "big bay" in about 10-12kts of breeze... it was quite gratifying to feel her just lift up and go like that. I like that in a boat. GRIN.

She settles in quite nicely to between 5.5 and 6.2 knots on a reach. It is also gratifying to know I can get more out of her sailing than motoring... it encourages sailing. I think we are getting to know each other just fine. (I wonder who "owns" who)

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