OUR TEST SAIL - PURRRFECT

We are astounded at how little vibration the engine is sending out after installing the new engine mounts (shock absorbers).  The whole thing sounds smoother, purring along.

Doesn't seem to have helped Mazu withstand the fear of sailing though.  We turn the key in the engine and she either sits on my feet at the helm or retires to the aft cabin, shakes and pants.  Finally she'll fall asleep.  I don't think we may take her by sailboat the next time.   We still have to make it back up to New England though --leaving this week.  She is due to come into heat but I think it won't be until next month.

Along the way out the Fort Pierce Inlet
 Boat aground

Trimaran zooming along on a perfect sailing day.

Sailing wing n wing jib to right, main to left, wind at our back.

And just to keep the engine in mind, a little add on that Drew did while awaiting the mounts.  He put in a zinc collar on the propeller shaft to prevent the propeller shaft from accidentally sliding back too far.

Weather window projected to give us 3 days to go outside up to Moorehead City, NC late Tuesday or Wednesday.  : )   I am so antsy to get moving.  We are headed back to New England for the wedding of our nephew, Jason, late May. 
Today we had lunch and later drinks with friends from the dock.  Maybe I should be taking group pictures.
Presently reading:  My Year with Eleanor: A Memoir by Noelle Hancock, just finished a new excellent translation of the Odyssey by Emily Wilson - first time I thoroughly understood it - Thanks, Chris.