Finally, I, Rikutsu-Kone-Taro was able to lift my beloved boat for the replacement of the damaged propeller with a new one.
About two weeks after the damage occurred. Whether this period seems long or short depends on one’s perspective. Considering that the marina is bustling with maintenance activities for numerous vessels, including some quite large ones that can hardly be called small boats, in preparation for the high season, Rikutsu-Kone-Taro is grateful for the marina’s hard work. Here’s the scene of the lifting.
Using a crane designed for huge ships, the boat is being lifted from the sea and placed on the boat stand (Photo 1). It takes four adults several tens of minutes of concentrated effort. Of course, this service comes at an additional cost aside from the repair fees.
Photo 2 shows the boat placed on the boat stand and being towed away.
Photo 3 depicts the hull shape of the beloved boat. Rikutsu-Kone-Taro makes a point of observing as many boat hulls as possible because the hull shape expresses the characteristics of the boat.
Photo 4 might be a bit unclear, but it shows the damaged propeller and skeg.
Although it was a painful expense, Rikutsu-Kone-Taro intends to thoroughly learn the lesson as if it were tuition fees.
It took some time since the propeller was damaged, but we finally managed to lift the boat this time. It seems like we won’t be able to sail until the propeller replacement is completed, but anyway, the only way is forward.
When all we can do is wait, let’s wait with a smile.
That’s all for this time.
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