It’s true. We launched in the Santa Cruz Harbor yesterday and pulled the boat out into dry dock. Freddie Mercury wouldn’t start (dead battery) and so we needed to get a tow from Monty, the nicest boat-tow driver ever. For the next four days we are going to be doing intensive work on both the hull of the boat and everything topside.
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Shantyboat visits the Harbor Beach for some sun and surf
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The shantyboat is afloat in the ocean (but won’t start)
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Monty, sweetest tow boat captain ever.
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The shantyboat is visited by Phil and One-eyed Jack.
Okay, so we’ll see you down at the harbor for the next few days.