New Toys

Just got some pleated shades from SailBoatOwners.com's "chandelry" and also made a trip to West Marine for some plumbing hardware to set up a new engine-flush mechanism.

The current engine cooling setup uses raw-water and has a hose connection for flushing. I'm looking for something that is even easier to use. I'm looking at using a diverter valve (Y valve) to briefly draw engine-cooling water from the fresh water tanks after a day's sail.

More to come with pictures.

Boat's also coming out of the water next Saturday for regular service - bottom paint, zincs, seacock rebuild, etc. I'll document that as well.