Shaft Shark Illustration
Dear all,
to enhance safety on board we are going to install a robe cutter on our propeller shaft to cut off any lines, wires, plastic, etc. to keep the propeller free of debris and therefore spinning. There are numerous examples of catching lines while at sea and before jumping into the water to free the propeller, I hope, that this first level risk mitigation will do its job and jumping into the water remain a pure pleasure event. Delivery is from US and let’s cross fingers it will arrive sometime next week, ready to be installed at our upcoming March haul out.
The US Post tracking system works well up to now and it is interesting that the parcel is routed via Jamaica originating from Newport/RI – the US Sailing mecca. Let’s cross fingers it will arrive sometimes next week, which is the promise given.
Fair winds…
Bernd
