As we were organizing the deck in Northeast Harbor, Rick found a nut with the threads of a bolt still in it near the stem fitting. Not a good thing...... Upon investigation, one end of a threaded pin which holds the tangs of the rolling furler onto the forestay and then holds the forestay onto the stem fitting (read REALLY IMPORTANT PART OF THE RIGGING!!!) had corroded and fallen off. Unfortunately, being Saturday afternoon, there was not much that could be done, but we sorted out what part was needed and then this morning (Monday) I called the Profurl company and got a pin on order (a 2 inch piece for $45 - never fun buying boat parts). It should arrive on Tuesday morning. Actually installing the pin will just be a 20 minute job and then I will take off for other places around Mt. Desert Island. Spent the day today doing laundry, sending postcards, showering, and doing a thorough boat cleaning and straightening. I made a simple bungy-cord holder for the hot-water thermos. Last night, I fired up the kerosene heater to take the chill off of the cabin and keep things dry - felt very nice!
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