Making an Old Boat a New-Old Boat - 2011

From the time we purchased Moontide, as Gabrielle puts it, after a year or so in 'honeymoon' bliss, the boat 'revealed' herself to us in stages, blatantly demanding our attention for repairs. The beginning, and most dramatic event, was in the Summer of 2011, when the top 2' of main mast broke off while under sail in light winds. Fortunately, no one was hurt, but over 16' of the mast was found to have dry rot!