Hello Everyone,
As I’m sure you know, it’s been a non-traditional spring and hopefully everyone is safe and staying healthy. On the service side of things, we went from zero to one hundred in a heartbeat. Hopefully I don’t jinx myself by saying we are just getting over the first launching and service rush of the season. Now we are catching our breath and seeing what we missed in the chaos. We are lucky to have hard-working staff who were instrumental in getting us open this past weekend.
While working with a smaller crew than normal we were still able to finish several projects including gel coat and paint jobs. During the early season our big focus was assembling and installing new rigging and new furlers on multiple customer boats. The furler of choice these days is the Harken ESP which is a simple and smooth-running option for your headsail. This is a great option for cruisers and day sailors as it raises the jib off the deck slightly for better visibility and it is less likely to catch and chafe on deck.
As we rev up our engines for the upcoming summer here are a few things to remember. Please use ethanol free gas in your boats. Using proper fuel is cheaper than the inevitable repairs. Your carburetor will thank you. Also, don’t forget to run your engine for longer periods on occasion. While it can be a quick motor out before you hoist your sails, taking a longer cruise around the lake will allow your engine to reach it’s proper temperature and keep everything running well.
If you have any questions about service or rigging projects, feel free to swing by the office or drop us a line. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding while we do our best to push through work orders with our limited crew.
Jared Hammond
Operations Manager
