Prep for Scotland

Well ZIGZU has been out of the water in preperation for our cruise to Scotland. Bottom cleaned, three coats of Viniguard, two coats of two pack paint and two coats of antifoul. Upper paintwork and varnish work refreshed. Engine serviced (by myself this time), new oil, replaced oil and diesel filters, cleaned air intake filter, adjusted alternator belt and compressor belt, checked gear oil and needs topping up, raw water strainer cleaned, etc. New exhaust alarm fitted and working. Replaced bolts on stuffing box as one had sheared off. Replaced cockpit drains and replaced bow roller Nylon rollers. New Manson Supreme anchor and Kong swivel fitted, Wax oiled anchor chain/chainlocker. the list is endless. Also preparing for our wedding in three weeks time. All exciting stuff. Chris retires at the end of this week. that will be really good. Enough for now.