The mate to this engine hatch broke a few weeks ago and we were able to find a replacement, although a much heavier hinge. Installing it was somewhat difficult since we had to get behind the hatch when it was open. But, it finally worked out. We bolted the new hinge down with #10 stainless machine screws and lock nuts, a lot better than what Silverton used to mount the old hinge
We'll replace the other hinge on that side and the other two on the port side next winter. No sense taking time in the summer to do stuff like that. We'll also clean up the footprint left by the old hinge. For now, it will be fine.
We're still putting things away on our boat and the cockpit needed to be cleaned to get rid of all the dirt that accumulated during winter storage. Since it was beautiful day, Bill got down and did some scrubbing. That's pretty boring, we know, so we reduced that 90-minute job to just about 10 seconds to keep you all awake during this video.
Frances has moved onto the boat for the summer and of course, Pooka, the boat cat, also arrived in what has become his summer cottage. He is not only a beautiful cat, but also one with a great memory. The first place he went upon arrival on the boat was his favorite haunt, a clothes locker. He even knows how to help open the door. Amazing that a cat could remember all that from six months ago.
Pooka also watched through the screen door as Bill scrubbed the deck. He had no interest in helping but that's fine with us. This paws are too small to really be of any help.
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