16 May
2016
16 May
'16
9:52 p.m.
Finally was able to splash Merry Helen II today in Pine Lake, IN after getting most all projects done . Major upgrade adding Roller Furler for Jib. Instrument Board 90% complete will hold Compass, SPOT, Wind Indicator & Barometer. Turnbuckle came loose and mast toppled over (Boat on trailer) no one hurt. Was able to straighten Tabernacle and reset mast. Boat in slip need to assemble Boom and Main tomorrow and secure Turnbuckles Summary of Boat Prep effort: 16 Touches; 340 mi.; 54 hrs. George ​ MERRY HELEN II​ 96 M15 #602 "We Can Not Control the ​h ​ Wind But We Can Adjust Our Sails"