2013 Summer - Yanmar Engine Overhaul; Lots of Bay Sailing

We decided to take a break from boat maintenance and get Hurulu out of her berth. So we hired master Yanmar engine mechanic Bill Ingle to go thoroughly through engine and do whatever was necessary to make her totally reliable. While we were at it, we replaced her batteries with new ACM maintenance-free ones. Now with Hurulu's engine trouble-free, we've had a lot of fun bay sailing her this summer. 

2012 Summer - Haulout, Rebuld of Forepeak completed

We got serious about making Hurulu comfortable and dry -- so we hired two master craftsmen, Hans Rau and Steve Jones, to restore her forepeak and foredeck to the original, adding a heavy-duty reinforced Ocean Hatch. We replaced all panels and all flashings, vinyl and wood, with all new panels, insulation, and cushions.  A total re-do to make sleeping aboard comfortable and homey.

Now cozy, we started spending more time aboard.

Also she was hauled out in San Rafael by Steve Jones - Here she is popping back into the water -- lots of fresh bottom paint and rubbed out topsides !