It’s been a good few weeks since my last post. But, don’t worry. We’re properly back on the water now having had three good trips out!

Engine, gearbox, sails all working well. We’ve had a few nights aboard over the holidays and a handful of trips out with friends, sharing the water with our family friends has been one of my longest goals for our little Centaur.

The jobs list has not grown hugely and Boat Safety Scheme exam passed. But I have decided to fit a Vetus waterlock/muffler when time allows (purchased and ready to fit when I get a moment). Also have firmly decided to replace the two cockpit drain gate valves as one has developed a very slow leak while open (so I’ve now closed it for the foreseeable) and the other is now seized open but thankfully no sign of any drips.. I Will leave the electrics for the winter.