Starting The Drying Process.

Yesterday, I removed the port stanchions, port windows, and the remainders of the electronics from the boat.

Removed windows. Fein Multimaster with the scraper worked great for removing the old sealant.

Former site of compass on end of cabin.

Former site of electronics on back of cabin.

 It was pretty cold out today.  The bit of water in the bilge was frozen solid.  The bucket that I had been using to catch the drip from the foredeck hatch was frozen solid, about 5 inches thick.  I kept picked up a 1500W space heater to keep on the boat while I work on it.  It only managed to melt a bit of the frozen condensation from the inside of the cabin top.  I am borrowing power from my landlord here, so I can't keep the heater going all the time.

My main goal for the day was to cover the boat.  The tarp is a little oversized, which I am a bit concerned about.  I did manage to get it wrapped pretty tight around the boat.  It is draped over the mast, so there is a pretty good air gap to get air through.  I left the foredeck hatch off, the windows are removed, and the companion way hatches are off.

I've got to get down to the boat over the next couple weeks and remove the stbd windows, stanchions and the deck gear.  It should warm up a bit over the next week or so and the boat will start to dry out.