As Lance, the bloke that got us the last kilometre to the berth said, We all run aground sometime. I'm starting to think about how I'm going to raise the mast. My plan is to use a bipod anchored to the chainplates.

Well having had a bit of sleep and now I know Ultimo (?) switch on the electric bilge pump works I can relax a bit...she won't sink.:)
Thursday was pretty high stress and after wacking myself in the head with the crank handle while trying to get the engine going I thought to myself..What have I done? So a few days later I'm starting to tackle the various problems. The engine cooling system leak has been fixed and I've drained all the diesel out of the tank and filter. I'll replace the filter and put fresh diesel back in, some of the diesel I had was of dubious age. I'll also beef up the starter motor cable as it wasn't drawing enough power to spin it fast enough. The other yachties where we are tied up are wonderful and have made us feel welcome, through we are known as the boat that got towed.:)
More later

oh, I may have been a little premature in my announcement above.. you'll figure it out..

Well I'm afloat but I have a few problems. There are a few seepages coming in from keel bolts and near the Transom somehow. The engine cut out a few hours into the trip down the river and has refused to start since...we had to get towed!
Anyway working on the problems and trying to get some sleep. More on Monday.

Congratulations Gary (Pick), It' s a fine achievement. All of us who have built boats will share your joy. I wish you many pleasurable hours on board and under sail.

May the wind always be fair,
May your blocks always be large and your lines small,
May your battens never break,
May you enjoy many a peaceful haven.