We went to the QWS yesterday in Lansing.  Lots of kayaking and non-motorized sports booths were present.  Also, there were amateur presentations on neat places they had been.  All-in-all a good day that was bright, sunny and warm.  I guess this kicks off the beginning of the boating season.

I received the bottom paint – VC17M – and also scheduled the launch for first week of May.  We need to get up to the boat to apply the bottom coats and paint the water line stripe.  While we are doing that the batteries will be charging.  I am also installing a Pro-Mariner 30 A Galvanic Isolator this year so I am safer and not sorry.  The zinc seemed to go faster last year so some neighboring boat must have a problem.

I have not bought a 125% jib yet but plan on doing this if I can find a used one.  If it works well then I will buy a new one.  The club footed jib is in great shape so that will last for years.  The main pulls well in higher winds so that one appears to be good too.  Her current 80% jib is in good shape too.  I guess we are pretty much ready for the season.