07/06/2026
It feels like I might finally be winning in regard to Barge Yaffle. Welding has been completed. Another coat of blacking has gone on. The water pump has been fixed and the new plate fitting for the steering unit is in place.
Jobs yet to do are, another coat of blacking, the sea c**k fitted and 18 anodes bolted on. Next we wait for a slot to be lifted, contact Chris Nixon (skipper) and get put back into the water. Then I will be checking the welded areas in the engine room for leaks. Once that's all done....I can breathe 💨