We got hauled today (6/9/15). We moved off the dock around 0900 and moved to the haul out ramp where we tied up to wait for the haul crew. After the morning coffee break at 1000-1020 two of the three man crew man-handled Kuhela up into position for the cradle lift to maneuver around for an hour and a half to get the exact position for the lift. They were extremely careful and exact even to having to strap the back end on the cradle apparatus to make the stern pad positioning perfect. By noon and the lunch break Kuhela was safely high and drying. The Sea Hawk Islands 44 with Tin Booster paint we bought in BVI held up pretty well. Pierre at Curacao Marine said we should have had three coats to last two years in better shape. That's what we'll get this time. He will also raise the sugar scoops 2" with a well at the middle-front to accommodate the emergency tiller brace that bolts on there. These "wells" will collect water and slime/seaweed, so maybe it's better to use bolts instead of the wing nuts that are on them now. Decisions; decisions.
Getting the rental car was a hassle 'cause I forgot (at the airport pick-up and couldn't find the reservation in gmail) the name of the rental company. Cr.p! Had to drive back to the apartment to ask Linda and then drive back to the airport, a round trip of about 90 minutes. Not pleased to say the least!
The apartment we rented is one room (approx. 24'x15') with a kitchen and bath at the backend. We just found out that electricity is extra. Bonus! This is another oddity in Curaçao along with no hot water in most places - just one spigot! Definitely a first. It does have a gas stove, TV, and WiFi and a safe.
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