Time for Bed
Winter appears to be quickly approaching, so we have to bid farewell to our 42' friend this weekend, as she gets prepped and primed for her long winter's nap. What a year this has been. It's a bit bizarre in that we spent less time overall aboard CP this year, due to other outside obligations, yet this year was CP's year. She got the chance to really stretch her legs, making the 14 hour journey to Annapolis and back, and accommodating her crew all week with all the comforts of home.
I would venture to guess that most folks in this area do not winterize due to the usual fair winters experienced here. However, there are occasions in which we see N'oreasters, ice storms and some bitter stretches. It doesn't happen often, but it does happen. Jamie and I have always enlisted the services of Glassic Boatworks to winterize each year (and de-winterize). We feel much more comfortable knowing that each Spring, when she is unveiled mechanically, we have done everything possible to keep her from freezing during the winter months. It doesn't mean we don't have other surprises from time to time, but mechanically she has been properly attended to (thanks to GBworks).
Small winter projects will get underway soon, and we'll keep everyone up-to-date on those. We did not attend to the vberth this year, and will probably get that project going before next Spring.
Til next time.
-Rob and Jamie
Rob,
You and Jamie are my inspiration for my 31' Commander (Sigmachi). I am now in St. Mary's County and working on the interior.
Keep in touch.
Alan
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