Commander 147

[Lucky Dawg]

Hey Jerry,
No offense! We had a packed week and a gaggle of kids in tow for our visit. I thought of you, but it wasn't really feasible to make contact. Would have loved to have seen your badass work on Destiny. We had a great visit and will be back in the coming years. Another time, for sure.

Great work and great progress. I continue to be impressed / humbled. I understand the irritation of the "when will you launch?" question, but I am also so eager to see you splash and for you to enjoy the (huge) fruits of your (huge) labor!

Please keep posting update pix! You've done a ton since the last pix!

[Commander 147]

So all of the electrical is complete now. I got the GPS installed and wired and that was the last remaining piece to the electrical.


Here is a picture from the inside of Destiny looking out. I did not put the new cushions in place for the picture and I noticed there is a cable for the antenna I forgot to tie up when I was working in that area but you can get the general idea.


Also I stepped the mast again this weekend this time with the new shrouds and with the furler. This allowed me to work out all of the issues associated with the furler and a few other items.


So here is the countdown items still remaining before splash day arrives.


1.) Now that the mast is standing I can get the sail maker back here to measure one more thing he wanted to check on before they made up the working jib. He already has the new main and the genoa done and will bring them when he comes to take this last dimension.


2.) My wife is going to make a full cover for Destiny and now that the mast is up she can measure for that. Also When the mainsail gets here she will check the old sail cover to see how it fits and use it as a pattern for the new one she is making.


3.) When the mast can come back down it is off to the marina to take her off the trailer so I can install the new rudder, prop shaft, and prop. And while I am there I will set her on blocks and I have a guy who will do the barrier coat and bottom job for me.


4.) When she comes back from the marina it will be time to load gear and head to the water for her big splash. I can almost feel her sailing through the water now...................