Tookey's Run to the South, Part 5

Tookey's Run to the South: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4

Al impressed me with his grasp of he mechanical operation of the boat, and seemed to be able to puzzle out the design and operations of the engine room.   I would be expected to know about these things because I built them, but for him to come up with an understanding bespoke of a good mechanical aptitude.   He was very helpful, and willing throughout all the time he could stay with us.  

Bill Lavery, was a boater with experience in the Power Squadrons and the Coast Guard Axillary, and also was excellent cook.  Unbelievable, the meals he was able to put together while underway.   Boy is that important!  He was an excellent crew member. 

Also very helpful was Jim Bryan.   In addition to being a sail-boater, Jim also had experience as a deck officer in the merchant marine during WW2.   So his advice and presence was very helpful.

Enough digression! 

More to come.   

Here's a link to the cached classified ad for the boat.