Sealion launch

[Ron Jesche CH21' Sealion']

We finally launched 'Sealion' today! We had a great afternoon with friends on our lovely boat. Motored for about half an hour around the marina to bed in the packless shaft seal. The little diesel works a treat, very quiet and no vibrations. The bow is a little high so will put some more ballast up forward over the next few days. I left out about 80kg because I didn't know how she would trim with the diesel. Tomorrow I will finish the rigging and bend on the sails and then the fun will begin. Cheers Ron