When a boat is “on the hard” (out
of the water), it is normal to paint the bottom of the boat. This
special paint is to prevent barnacles and other creatures enjoying a
free ride around … and the bottom becomes a “buffet” for other
critters. Paul was sanding the bottom of the boat today to get ready
to paint tomorrow. Just to get ready to paint is the laying of 6 mil
polyethlene (which is the same thing as the vapor barrier when
insulating the house). This is laid down under the two hulls so the
paint does not seep into the ground. The St. Augustine Marine Center
is a very tidy environmentally friendly boatyard. This took about 1 ½
hours this morning with me helping with scissors and duct tape.
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| All ready to start sanding and painting |
Paul is the only one who sanded because
there is a special broom handle involved and sandpaper, suit and
mask... please see the photo. I was inside doing other stuff … not
worth blogging about.
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| Paul sanding one of the two hulls |
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| Paul during the adventure of sanding |
Here at the motel we meet so many
interesting people at the pool. We arrive at the pool around 4pm with
our cocktail in hand. We've met Americans from Texas, New Hampshire
and Cape Cod. The couple from Cape Cod boat in the 1,000 Islands in
the summer. What a small world as we've boated there many times. The
conversations that the Americans love to have with us is our health
care, taxes and their politics.... and the great dollar we have right
now!
We have not gone out for dinner since
last Thursday so tonight we are heading to a quaint family run
restaurant called the Purple Olive. This restaurant has won many
awards. We will keep you posted.
1845... Florida is admitted to
the Union as the 27th state.
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