Great to be back in the water.

We enjoyed having Lamont and Addie with us - even though we had to base out of Marathon - lost a trim tab and needed to get that repaired. When out of the water we figured it was God telling me to quit ignoring the water coming in around the exhaust hoods - that turned into a major project but we got it done and now should be good to go. Plan to fish our way to Key Largo tomorrow and then on to Miami.

Got together with Lisa Ritota in Key West - Ted passed in April - lots of fun adventures heliskiing, scuba and fishing - he enjoyed every day but left this earth too young. Enjoy every day and draw close to Jesus.

Ted and Lisa's daughter Vanessa - Lamont's age.

Sunsets from the boat have been a blessing.

Even Storm enjoys them.

This sunset had a rainbow.

Next day sunset - never get enough of God's paint brush.

Sunrises have been good too!

The Ark coming out of the water 6/8.

This was the good side - 3 of 8 bolts loose but minimal leakage.

Blue crab wanted to fight.

Local pirates.

View from the boat on the hard deck is not as good.

Looks sad when not in the water.

Fiberglass crack on the port was a big part of the problem.

3 layers of glass and some sanding.

Bottom hole was 2 large off center holes - primary leak point. Drilled back to solid, dowel and glass then redial in center.

Back on and ready to go.

A bit of prop tip work as well.

Nurse sharks and tarpon at the restaurant for lunch today.

 

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