We are diving head first into boat renovation. Our plan of leaving Oct 2023 is a deadline that is fast approaching. We have just emptied the entire boat of all it’s possessions. We are going to deep clean everything. Paint and freshen up the interior. Completely clean engine, engine bay and bilge. After that I’m going to tackle an electrical refit. Wires are everywhere and it’s driving me nuts. I’m hoping to make the jump to lithium. We are then going to go through the water system and probably replace the old hoses with pex. In the meantime I’ve removed a chainplate that looks great, but it has Japanese writing on it so I believe it’s original…which means I’ll just replace it. I’m going to take the standing rigging down slowly, support the mast and bring the rigging and chainplates to the local boat yard so they can be replicated. Once that’s all done I need to fix the propane locker. Repair SSB. Replace the lifelines. Install netting. Install radar. Service windless. Service water maker. Install new electric head. Need to buy a liferaft, starlink, irridium go. Ideally buy scuba gear, surfboards, standup paddle boards:)

In the meantime the house needs all new windows. The backyard needs a complete makeover. The stucco on the house needs repaired. Need to decide to rent the house furnished or not. Need passports for the entire family. Need to research homeschool options. Life is busy, but life is good.