Thursday, May 31, 2007

Sturdy Beggar leaves the Essex River

Tomorrow on the high tide, c. 11 am, the Sturdy Beggar will take the first leg in her voyage to her new home port in Maine.

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Successful launch


Sturdy Beggar went back in the water yesterday. Could not have asked for better weather. Stott & Bobbie were onhand.

Spent the night aboard. Will check out all systems today and tomorrow. Take her to the mooring Friday.

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Last minute prep

And one more thing . . . . as there always is with boats

The last bit of bottom painting being done by Rich with Stott looking on as the Sturdy Beggar is loaded on the trailer for the short ride to the launching ramp at the Essex Marina.