New Radar Arch!
We have been here at the Atlantic Yacht Basin for the past
couple of weeks. We have LOTS of work
scheduled, and part took place last week.
But, the first exciting part was just completed today (May 31,
2018). The tubular style radar arch we
purchased at the Miami Boat Show this winter is now a part of the
Kittiwake. It totally changes the look
of the boat, from the old plywood/fiberglass solid arch to a much more modern,
clean look. Also, one big reason for
picking this arch is that it can be folded back to allow us passage through two
fixed low bridges on the Great Loop, one on the Erie Canal, and one near
Chicago.
To this arch will be attached the new radar, TV antenna, and
other electronics. The old electronics
have been removed, but the new stuff will wait until we return from a visit
home. While we are gone, we hope some
work will get done which would have involved us moving off the boat
anyway. Not to get too graphic, all the
sanitary hoses will be removed and replaced – should result in a much more
efficient and smell-free toilet operation!
They will also pull the boat out of the water, clean and paint the
bottom and install new ‘zincs’.
My main chore for this arch installation was the historian…so
here is the product of my work!
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| I just wish Dan would get involved in these events....!! |
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| A wooden support had to be built to support the arch while the height was adjusted. |
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| Thank you, Mr. Crane - that'll do! |
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| All done and sitting pretty! |
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| Close up |
Other views from the Atlantic Yacht Basin, where we spent so much time....
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| inside lock near Atlantic Yacht Basin |
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| nice walking path across the river |
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| Great Bridge, near AYB |
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| Opening bridge |
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| sunset from our spot on the dock |
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| view down the river |
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| Max's favorite spot - on the dock |
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| beautiful sailboat, part of the daily "parade" up the river |
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| never tire of the view |
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| lovely |
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| from our cockpit down the river |
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| sunset view |
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