We started by removing the table, and taking up the faded carpet wedged beneath it. This revealed the timber floor, which we lifted, to find the bilges had about two inches of water in them. They are supposed to self drain back towards the engine where the bilge pump will reach it, but the slots through the ribs are narrow, and had blocked with rust. I suspect Robinetta lies differently on the water, so the bilges do drain more efficiently when she’s afloat. Luckily sponging them out cleared them, and showed the rust was only sludge. With the floor lifted it is possible to reach the lead ballast which is packed around the mast.
We took the table, carpet, and bench cushion home, plus all the crockery, glassware, cutlery, and galley supplies. We also took the port and starboard lamps and brackets off, then sorted the ropes and fenders.
We paid our first visit to the Shipwreck Bar (the marina’s food/drink outlet) and had a nose around the chandlers.
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