Getting Safe

I recently learned that I don’t favor spending money on a repair that doesn’t immediately change anything or make anything noticeably better.

A broken part that stops me from going sailing? - I’ll fix that ASAP

However something cosmetic like the name on the back that I almost never see, or an electrical wire that’s been the same way for 28 years? - Meh, patience.

This issue sprouted from when an electrical outlet sizzled and I didn’t know how serious the problem was. So today was the second and final trip out for an electrician to install fuses on my ‘battery select’ switch and replace the shorepower inlet/receptacle. The fuses are more of a safety concern (not required in 1985 when the boat was made) definitely required nowadays, as the surveyor pointed out when I bought the boat. The shorepower thing was old and worn out, resulting in lower electrical efficiency brought into the boat and a risk of it causing problems. Also, the steel cap that covers the plug while sailing has been broken for awhile.

Above you can see the fried and damaged piece.

That was the old one.

This is the new one, with the recently purchased new shorepower cord. Everything is more safe & sound now, and should be for years to come.

I prefer the solid feel of the original metal one, compared to this new plastic assembly, but it will grow on me - it has to.

Looking up the forestay and furled genoa. You get the idea of a typical spring California morning at the ocean. 50-something degrees, chilly onshore wind, dense low clouds and mist. A mile or so inland it will be clear skies and in the low 70s. What I love about this time of year is seeing people who drove to the beach from somewhere sunny and warm, only to discover it’s cold and foggy and they didn’t pack a blanket. I think it boosts local business though since those people go shopping and try to stay inside of places for the remainder of their day.