Getting ever closer to launch day now. All fibreglass strengthening work is done and yesterday I was able to tick off two things on my TODO list!

1. Re-paint inside bilges
2. Teak oil rubbing strake

Which were actually quite enjoyable jobs and didn’t take too long.

I had also planned to put a coat of antifoul primer on but decided to liberally apply fertan to the keels more than I did last year (I only had half a bottle spare) so this time I aimed at covering all the slightly rusty spots. Perhaps when Rosie next comes out of the water i’ll strip all the paint of the keels and go back to metal and epoxy them. Not a job for this year though.

The BSS is coming due too. I’ve contacted the examiner used by the last owner and should be able to get that done so I’ve treated Rosie to some new things:

• 2x new 1Kg 8A fire extinguishers
• 1x new Carbon-monoxide alarm

The BSS includes an item about fixed bilge pumps to prevent oil/fuel being discharged. The Centaur came with a big fixed whale pump. Ours still works but I’ve never had cause to use it. but it does reach right under the engine into the “oil safe” area. According to the BSS this means the pump outlet should use a anti-hydrocarbon 5PPM filter, so I think I’ll have to get that added-in.

In the same area. And I can’t believe I never noticed before, perhaps I was confused from seeing all the facebook photos of other Centaurs. Ours doesn’t have a waterlock on the engine exhaust.

Rosie’s MD11C is VERY noisy, especially compared to all the other broads boats. It’s slightly embarrassing that even in idle it is too loud to be relaxing. So, once she’s in the water I will strongly consider adding a Vetus waterlock after saving up a little.