Getting closer to departure

The mast

Preparation for The Bahamas

John and I have spent the past 3 weeks installing mast steps on both the main and mizzen masts, new solar wiring for the AGM batteries, a dedicated "wet cell" battery for starting the Westerbeke D30 27hp diesel engine (30 yrs old), masthead tricolor light, lightning suppressor, shore power battery charger system, new galley sink with fixture and various improvements involving numerous trips to various hardware and marine stores in the Tampa Bay/Bradenton area.

We are waiting for a custom wind generator mizzen mast mounting bracket for the Air Breeze 200 Watt generator I've been sleeping with since we first arrived.