Hello from the Lazarette

Batteries topped off?  Check.

Steering system inspected?  Check.

Yoga practice completed for the day?  Check.

We’ve been knocking projects of the to-do list like crazy over the last few days (yay!).  I’ve had “replace portlight gaskets” on my list for like three years, and today, I can finally say it’s done.  And it’s always nice when a project takes less time and fewer Tylenol than you originally estimated.

After spending a good deal of time reading posts from the Hans Christian Owners Association message board on the proper gasket material and installation technique, we decided to go with the 3/8” weather-resistant closed-cell foam rubber.  As is always the case, there was a debate waged on the board (this time between the right size--3/8” or 1/2”).  I think either would be fine, but the 3/8” seemed to fit nicely.

Here’s a shot of the ensuing mess and required safety gear (I’m wearing the dust mask).Funny that I should come across a post on the message board from the previous owner of our boat.  Apparently replacing the gaskets was on his to-do list back in 2003.  :)

Ta-da!