2017 - Hurulu is a "Rockstar" -- Well not exactly, but she "aces" a new marine survey

In 2017 I kept up the usual Hurulu maintenance – regular engine running and fresh air, hull cleanings every quarter, engine maintenance every summer, varnish touch-ups every summer, power washing and general "shine up" as needed.

In June, I was pleased when marine surveyors Steve Jones and Odus Hayes thoroughly inspected Hurulu and found her a very nice boat in very good condition. Not bad for an old girl!  

Hurulu's Marine Survey, 2017, by Yacht Surveyer Steve Jones. Full Condition and Value Report. Estimated Fair Value, $49,900. Estimated Replacement, $175,000. (See Page 3)

 

2016 - Hurulu enjoys attention throughout the year

Hurulu didn’t go sailing much in 2016, as I traveled and had a summer surgery that kept me off her -- but she enjoyed regular attention throughout the year thanks to her dock-neighbor, Jeff Wisdom – thank you Jeff !!

Regularly, Jeff runs and checks her engine, checks her lines, systems and bilge, makes sure the dehumidifier is running, airs her out, makes sure there are no leaks, talks to her a bit, gives her a pat on the hull and a knock on her wood.  

Also the usual professional maintenance team kept at their jobs during 2016 – diver Jason Maneri cleans her hull every quarter, mechanic Bill Victor does his annual Yanmar engine service, varnisher Victor Rodriguez keeps up her brightwork.