The Shantyboat takes a field trip down to Watsonville to be fitted for a new winch post. In the meantime the old one is cut off, and the shantyboat is secured by a janky system of ratchet straps. #boatrepair #ItHelpsToKnowTheGuy #sparks

Roy Large of Large’s Fabrication made us a new winch post for the trailer and fixed the step on the truck. So fun to hang out with a skilled craftsman. #fabrication #welding #heavymetal

Now perhaps while we are towing the 7000lb boat down the road, we will be able to do with slightly more confidence.