Lewmar 40" Folding Wheel

To provide additional space in the cockpit while moored, installed a folding wheel.

Starting Battery

Added a Group 27 battery for starting only to supplement the two (2) 4D house batteries.

PSS Shaft Seal Install

Installed the PSS Shaft Seal purchased last Fall at the Annapolis Sail Boat Show. The job went fairly easy with no issues.

As a precaution, I also added a locking collar (see photo 2).

Items Purchased @ Annapolis Sailboat show 2009

While at the boat show this year, I purchased a PSS Dripless Shaft Seal (to be installed over winter during haul out) and Porta-Dolly (wheels for 10' Porta-Bote) for added mobility while moving it around on land.

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.