Ben has spent the last week working on the diesel tanks. Both tanks have been welded, re-coated with epoxy and are ready to go back in the boat. Tuesday Ben went up to Nikki's and got a 55 gal. drum and he spent yesterday pumping out the bilge. Because the diesel tanks have been leaking into the bilge we have not been able to use our auto bilge pumps. So for the past 8 month's water and fuel have been accumulating below our feet. Ben pumped out what he could, then we ran a tub full of hot soapy water through the bilge and he scrubbed and scraped out what was left. OMG, the boat smells so much better already! Poor Ben, he was covered with slime from head to toe.... The boat smells better but Ben....... PHWEEEEEE.
The next step is getting the tanks BACK in the boat. That's gonna be a job. I guess we are gonna tackle that chore tomorrow. (Can't wait!)
Today is a girl's day for me. My friend Yolli (Explores Club) and I are driving to Bainbridge Island to explore the Suquamish Museum, part of the Puget Sound Salish Tribes. After the museum we are going to go into Bainbridge Island to check out all the cute little shops down town and on the waterfront. Should be fun... although it's raining... AGAIN! Any day off this boat is a good day! LOL
