Fall is fast approaching but summer seems to be holding on tight with 70+ degree days and plenty of sunshine. As Fall approaches, so does a very significant milestone for Epilogue. By the end of October, I hope to take the boat up to Everett under her own power, a major feat in it's own right, and step the 80' mast which has been lying up in the yard for over two years. This is a brand new mast and boom that was purchased by the previous owner before he handed her over to me. With equipment like this, it doesn't make sense not to finish her off well. There is well over 450' of Dyform Stainless Steel wire rope being ordered to complete the rig, along with a roller furlingn system for the genoa (the foresail of a sloop rig). The cost is staggering for sure, but compared to the cost of a new mast and boom, it's simply icing on the cake. Why go to a dance with a new dress and old ratty shoes?
She will be beautiufl, yes, she will be beautiful.
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