Electronics Upgrade

As a result of an electrical surge (most likely lightning), replaced the following:

• VHF - ICOM M402 with ICOM M422
• Receiver (GPS) - RayStar 120 with RayStar 125
• Wind - ST60 Wind System Display with ST60+ Wind System Display
• Batteries - 2 Interstate 4D bateries (180 AH each)

Boomtent Winter-Cover

For protection during winter-layup, added a Boomtent from Fairclough Sailmakers, New Haven, CT.

Forespar Nova Lift II

Installed a Forespar Nova Lift to assist in moving the dinghy outboard both on and off (without losing in the drink). For the most part, everything went on as planned. Due to location, I had to add a Scheafer spring loaded block so the line would run without obstacle to the winch.

Exterior Upgrades

• Lift off companionway doors (self made)
• Drop leaf cockpit table (self made)
• VariProp feathering prop
• Spare 10 lb. LPG Tank
• In Mast Furling Mainsail Cover (self made)

Interior Upgrades

• 16,000 BTU Polar Bay AC/Heat
• Carpeting (marine grade indoor/outdoor)
• Stove top cover (cutting/pastry board)
• 17" Flat Panel TV/DVD

Add On Items & Upgrades

Below are some of the items added so far to make the journey more feasible. Some items are for safety, while others for making our life aboard a little easier and more pleasant. There is still much to go and it will most likely continue for the foreseeable future.

• Companionway Door
• Drop leaf Cockpit Table
• Cabin Sole Carpeting (LD likes this as he doesn't slide while running around the cabin)
• Stove Top Cutting Board (increases counter space)
• Cover For Mainsail (furling)
• Dinghy & Motor (PortaBote & Nissan 5hp)
• Laundry Washer (portable)
• Spare LP Tank (Worthington 10lb.) & Mounting Bracket
• TV/DVD (17")
• Adjust - Eze Wrenches (1-7/8")
• Cordless Tools (Dewalt 18v)
• Feathering Prop (VariProp)
• Guide Book Mid Atlantic
• Guide Book Southern US & Bahamas
• Guide Book Thornless Path
• Navionics 16XG USA-EAST
• Generator (Honda EU 2000i)
• ACR DistresS.O.S.™ Night Signal
• ACR GLOBALFIX 406 CAT I EPIRB
• ACR Rapid Ditch Bag
• Carbon Monoxide Alarm
• Delta Anchor 35 lb.
• Thermablanket

Electronics

• ICOM M402 VHF
• Raymarine C80 Multifunction Navigation Display
• Raymarine ST60 Wind System, Depth & Speed
• Garmin 76CSx Handheld GPS (for backup)