On the Water Again

Indiantown Marina

After visiting with our children and grandchildren in Utah and Idaho we flew to West Palm Beach, rented a car, and drove to Indiantown where we had left Little Lara during hurricane season.  As we drove up she looked pretty good, a little dirty but we were relieved to find no damage from hurricane Matthew.  Opening her up was another story.  There was mildew on every surface despite the "Damp Rid" we placed throughout the boat.  It took us several days of cleaning with vinegar and Lysol to get "Little Lara" back to normal.  The other disappointment was the varnish on the exterior teak had cracked and peeled at every joint.  So we spent several days sanding and varnishing. Now "Little Lara" is ready for another cruising season!

Little Lara on the Hard

We have to count our blessings...the little issues we have been working on these past few days have all been annoyances.  Our boat is sound, all the electrical systems are working well, the engine and the outboard motor are humming without a hiccup.

Little Lara going back into the water

The travel lift put her back in the water and it sure felt good to see her back in her natural environment.  We motored down the waterway to Stuart, enjoying beautiful weather the entire way.  

Mooring Field, Sunset Bay Marina

Folks at Sunset Bay Marina tell us that ever since hurricane Matthew came through the area, the weather has been absolutely beautiful.  So here we sit wearing shorts and T shirts, in 70 - 80 degree temperatures!  Jay is disappointed, however, because while we have been working on boat projects there was perfect crossing weather to Bahamas.  This week the weather window is closing and stormy weather, with north winds is in the forecast.  Perhaps it is time to head south for the Florida Keys instead.  We will see. Until then,

Fair Winds

Little Lara on a mooring ball
at Sunset Marina