Julian, Alex, and I got to Cairnbaan at ten this morning, and Robinetta's covers came off to reveal her looking pretty much as she did back when I last saw her in November. The surveyor had taken off a little paint to examine the wood, but not so much that it would slow painting down. The bilges were pretty full, but still below the level of the floor boards and the inside did not feel too damp, although the walls are covered with black mould as normal!
The electric pump would not work as the batteries were flat, so Julian took the batteries out so we could charge them overnight. If they won't take a charge we will have to buy new ones, but they have already outlasted our expectations. They are only cheap caravan batteries and we bought them the first year we owned Robinetta, so they owe us nothing.
The weather was bright, dry, and warm; a little too windy for perfection, but excellent for getting on with the outside tasks. All the varnished wood on the foredeck and cabin sides got a coat of varnish, as did the bowsprit and top third of the mast. Alex touched up all the bare wood below the water line, so the hull is nearly ready for a complete layer of tie coat. We just need to get some epoxy to fill the holes the surveyor made. There is a chandlers between the cottage we are staying in and Cairnbaan, so we'll buy it in the morning.
Two more days like this, and I'll be happy. I just hope the weather gods keep smiling!
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