Well that time of year has arrived when the serious maintenance has to start. This comprises any “broken bits” needed fixed plus just generally preparing her to go back in the water – cleaning, polishing, antifouling , fitting cushions , sails, bimini, sprayhood stakpak etc etc…..

“broken bits”

Replace exhaust shoulder

Replace windlass

Renew shaft seal, cutlass bearing & anode.

Remove gearbox, replace selector seal, replace drain plug seal.

Replace fuel lift pump

Service starter motor.

ST4000 autohelm service & fit new connectors

Replace anchor chain

Replace bow navigation light & wiring

Install new headlining forward cabin, pole & hatch

Remove and varnish companionway steps, saloon table & floors

Replace new safety netting.

New mattress forward cabin

Mega “Kerching” !!!

And that’s before all the normal stuff

Anyhow all done now but getting more tiring each successive year. We keep saying we won’t do as much next year but we always do !

Louise made a great job of the headlining & varnishing.

Camira does look the better for it and nowhere near her 39 years.

Have taken some pictures in case we want to sell & upsize , lol.

These are just a few of the process before & after.