How time flies. The winter saw a lot of lab work and teaching too many courses and sending off a manuscript and making more discoveries at our dinosaur site in the Chihuahuan Desert. All interesting and productive activities, but none of this is getting the boat back in the water.

A little boat work occurred, mostly teak refinishing on suitable days. Now that the weather is good, it is time to spend many hours on numerous projects. The mast is nearly ready to paint, as is the boom. Primer is on and mostly sanded. Much stuff has been ordered, everything from Imron MS600 paint to all sorts of parts for every project.

The hatch for the saloon will be complete in a week or so. I ordered farmed teak, as usual. It is beautiful stuff. White Plexiglas for the lens is on the way. Tapered lap joints fit well, and they match those on the forward hatch.

Updates will follow more regularly.