Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)http://www.womanofthewind.com/picture/alignengine0408.jpg?pictureId=1150386I replaced all 4 motor mounts because two were broken. This was a much easier job than it had been on Tethys 6 years ago. Pax engine only weighs 250 pounds compared to Tethys 890. Replacing mounts requires realigning. I did a rougn alignment on the hard, then finished after the boat had a month to "take up" and while she was in the water.http://www.womanofthewind.com/picture/cockpit4408.jpg?pictureId=1150385A shipwright for nearly 30 years, Diana built a strong and beautiful cockpit for Pax. Inspired by the curves of her hull and original Danish craftsmanship, Diana created a secure lazaret for the improved diesel tank, battery compartment, manual bilge pump access and still left me a full view of the gorgeous stern interior. This open aft access makes storing lines and fenders easy and keeps air moving freely while we're in safe interior waters. A center watertight lift out panel makes easy access to packing gland, two sea cocks, engine cables and mounts. In open ocean, we'll add a safety panel to make the cockpit water tight. Teak and wana were used throughout.http://www.womanofthewind.com/picture/cockpitframing.jpg?pictureId=1150384Derk Wolmuth did a great job of roughing out a design for the cockpit. He was much longer legged than me and so, we used the best of his beginning and built on it.http://www.womanofthewind.com/picture/newsole.jpg?pictureId=1150387Pax was fortunate to get a new cabin sole by Miguel Montoya, famous among the Port Townsend shipwrights and surfers up and down the west coast (so I'm told). As only a 67 year old shipwright/surfer can, Miguel was seen bicycling the 3 long panels to and from the Freyja Boatworks shop for a few weeks or so, as he custom designed and cut the intricate panels of Wana. Two outer panels are full length and permanently fastened. The center panel is now cut into two, with cleats and finger lift hardware on the way, any day.http://www.womanofthewind.com/picture/rollerfurl.jpg?pictureId=1150383By Easter we had the roller furling installed, the boom varnished, new cheek blocks and pads designed, mainsheet run, eyebolt added for tack of the mainsail and the main was in production at PT Sails. Thanks to Henrik in Copenhagen, we opted for S45 on the main, to honor Pax's near-absolute heritage in that class despite the ongoing mystery about her Denmark to America journey. The search continues!http://www.womanofthewind.com/picture/battenpocketip.jpg?pictureId=1150400The fantastic crew at Port Townsend Sails made the sails on Tethys that we used most during the circumnavigation. Despite the fact that Pax will likely sail mostly in Puget Sound and British Columbia, I couldn't imagine owning a boat without the reliable top quality craftsmanship of Carol Hasse and the crew in this one-of-a-kind American sail loft. The main is shown here, in production April 2008. The jib will be done in time for Classic Mariners Regatta, June 6... touch wood!http://www.womanofthewind.com/picture/newbulkhead08.jpg?pictureId=1183609Overkill? Maybe. But with a 51' stick and a design for comfortable, beautiful transition between main cabin and forpeak, I think it's a win-win-win. Diana Talley drew the curve and installed the marine ply as the bones of a more complete "finishing" of the interior later this year. The starboard side and final shape of forward bulkhead wasn't done yet in these photos.http://www.womanofthewind.com/picture/pax0508.jpg?pictureId=1183610You can nearly always find Pax by her mast, but just in case you've been watching the progress in Point Hudson, Pax has moved. Blue Heron 7th graders are visiting her daily and the first adult program will start May 28. Meet Kaci at 11:30 in the Wooden Boat Chandlery, Cupola House.http://www.womanofthewind.com/picture/anchorroller.jpg?pictureId=1183611A 60+ year old pattern from Wilmo, saved from the trash heap by Jay Greer and now a "working" pattern at the very busy and very "PT" PT Foundry, became the new bow roller for Pax. Pete Langley, the owner, is a gifted designer with great solutions and knowledge from a lifetime of experience, is adding a bale to help control the shank of the Bruce anchor (and save the Schaefer drum) as it comes aboard and drilling the holes for 3/8" or 1/2" carriage bolts that will go through the 3 1/2" thick bow knee.