Cleats installed & minor engine challenge (Patreon)

Hi Guys :)

Based on a comment, I checked to see if there was an electrical connection between the engine and the saildrive. It turns out there is - not good news. Hopefully, it's just a matter of replacing the plastic insulation doohickies and bolting everything back together. Fingers crossed :) 

I'm very excited about my new engine-lifting-cockpit hole. I think that's going to be a gamechanger for me. From now on, it's going to be very easy to remove the engine. I'm sure this is not the last time I'm going to have to mess around with the Volvo ;) 

It's almost October! This October, the scariest day is not going to be Halloween but rather Athena's splash day. Will the new standing rigging fit? Are the thru-hulls watertight? Will Athena sustain any damage while transporting her to the harbor? We're still 3-4 weeks away from me splashing Athena, and I'm already starring to be a little scared - but mostly excited :) Once she's back in the water, I think the very first project is going to be to get the heater installed. And then some lighting in the saloon. It's getting darker and colder by the day. 

It's Sunday morning, and in a few minutes, I'm heading up to the workshop to move the tent hopefully. It sounds a little windy outside - maybe too windy. I need it gone to move Athena, and the cement boat people don't stand a chance of splashing their boat this year without it. 

I hope you've had a fantastic weekend :) Thank you so much for your support! Stay safe :)