Everything went well. I got to PCYC at 11 and started getting the boat prepped. The lines and fenders were put out. I replaced the spark plugs and mounted the motor on the transom bracket. The trailer tires were inflated.
The schedule was for a 12 o'clock launch but the staff, Ted and Mike, decided to take lunch. We actually got started at circa 1. I had thought that they would use the travel lift but the drysail crane was used instead. The launch was more 'do it myself' than I expected. I spent a lot of time waiting for Ted and Mike to finish launching a club boat. Ted and Mike got the boat moved to the drysail crane and operated the drysail and mast cranes. They did these steps when there was a break in their Club boat launches. While waiting I talked to PCYCers who were standing around waiting for their boat to launch so that they could take it to its mooring. PCYC Members did not have to do much at their Club launch except stand around! PCYCers were able to dock their boats singlehanded. I wonder why NYCers can't?
After we got the boat launched I got the mast ready and started the motor. A no start motor was my biggest worry. The motor did start but only after a rather long period of nothing (except my anxious pulling of the start cord.) Whew, it was a warm day. Ted and Mike got the mast up and left me to secure the stays. I took the boat over to a mooring.
I hope to finish things tomorrow: attach boom, tune mast, and get the lines installed, e g main sheet.
Beautiful day! Perfect conditions for launch with 17+ as a high and a slight breeze from the east. Everyone was 'cool', ( er laid back?). The motor started! It is great to get the boat back in the water.
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