Safe and sound

On Friday the boat went back in the water and we returned safely to our slip.  All of the new thru-hulls and valves held the water out, and the engine ran much more efficiently on the way back to the harbor, largely because the water intake was no longer blocked.  The engine still runs a little hot (I think?  I don't actually know how hot a diesel engine should run), but engine work is next on our list of repairs, and should be made easier with the ability to shut off the thru-hulls.

In our slip

It was a huge relief to move back on to the boat.  Even though the lift that we used kept us low to the ground and seemed fairly safe and reliable, it was still nerve-wracking getting it off and on the pontoons.  And there was always the worry that the boat would tip over while on the ground, or that the engine wouldn't get us back to the harbor.  These fears were largely irrational, but still, it was nice to be back in our spot.

View from the bow

And house-sitting is fairly stressful as well, for me at least.  We stayed extra busy with boat work the whole time, but it is uncomfortable being in someone else's space.  There are many perks though, including but not limited to indoor plumbing, a freezer, floor space for yoga and rolling around, a couch, and cable tv.  I don't think I will ever take indoor plumbing for granted again.

View from the stern--no 'dramatic' filter, just Juneau sky

It was good to house-sit and get all of this work done.  I'm just glad to be finished and back in the harbor where it is quiet and the swell rocks us to sleep at night.  The princess cat is very happy to be back ruling her domain as well.