First ice of the season; just skim and slushy bits, nothing too solid yet. Though Sjogin’s bilge has frozen over, the pump hasn’t. It allows the electric pump to be used, followed by scooping out most of the slush. Fred, one of the Beaton irregulars, is keeping an eye on her between my visits.
The new Beaton Flatfish, Serena, is at the varnish build up stage. Her rudder’s done along with the seats and margin boards. I expect the spar work should start soon.
The above and other recent pics follow:
Getting ready for one of the half dozen varnish coats.
Sjogin’s slip mate this winter, son David’s Claire.
Last Saturday, blowing 30, about 20 degrees. Getting colder but no ice then.
Skim ice in the pond this morning. Should be gone with a brisk nor’wester.
And skim ice in the bilge. It’s that time of year, though much later than usual. Just slush mostly, easy to scoop out with the bailer.
Ice donut on the stern line.
Ice crescents form around the pilings and then are set adrift. Not a bad day.
Early last Saturday morning.
New hunting machine turned up this month. It’s towed to a likely spot and anchored. The sloping gray deck is said to be sufficiently camouflaged to not need marsh stuff.