Hey Bob
Solar--- big big big kudos!!!!! New life!
And Xsbank-- that's a list. Retired?-- or Re-Tired-- looks like you've got winter covered!
After 30 years of splicing 3 strand, I went on YouTube to learn to splice braided. With some lines it's easy, but it took me forever to get the yellow floating braid from Defender to work. It's done and I have a beautiful tow bridle for those limited times when I want to move without hauling the dink up on the Davits. Seems I can't get braid to loosen up enough. If anyone has tips on that----please...........help.
You guys are a total inspiration!
Me this year--
Readying my Vintage Mainship for the loop.
Cutting drawers into the head vanity.
Rebuilding the stove cabinet to encompass a proper drawer (don't ask)
Replacing and adding drawers under the vee bunk.
And pulling the transmission. The forward seal is leaking
BTW. I used IPE decking lumber for the stove cabinet and drawer in the galley instead of teak. The match was incredible, much better than the teak I had bought. The color and grain was very dark and tight, which matched the adjoining wood. It wouldn't have worked in the head---
Pics to follow upon installation