AYC Wednesday Night Series 1 Race 1
Century Club: Dan Watson
24 April 2023 Avita Launch at Casa Rio Marina and sail to Annapolis, Back Creek
Cleaning and Waxing topsides two days before launch; see the shine compared to the areas yet to be cleaned, waxed and buffed out.
Launch and sail RSVP from Casa Rio Marina back home to Annapolis Back Creek Dock
Here I am in my Tyvek suit, and respirator ready to apply this season's new coating of Baltoplate
On the Hard at Casa Rio Marina removing original Cutlass Bearing circa 1985 replacing with new Cutlass bearing for 1" prop shaft - not an easy task - thin walled brass tube not compatible with available cutlass bearing removal tools, had to utilize hacksaw hand tool and drift to remove old cutlass bearing. Chill the new cutlass bearing in icewater prior to installation with wheel puller
Removing Propeller shaft and inspecting worn out cutlass bearing at the boat yard 17 March 2023
Removed Original Martec folding propeller ( Right Hand 14" 14 Pitch Elliptical), removed blades, pivot pin, locking nut and hub.
Installed new winter cover tarps at the boatyard January 2nd










