Cruising with Soggy Paws

Cruising with Soggy Paws 2009

Soggy Paws is a 44' CSY Sailboat. In 2007, we set sail on a 10 year around the world cruise. We spent most of 2009 with Soggy Paws based in Ecuador, while we traveled in South America.

Friday, September 4, 2009

Boat Surgery with a Chainsaw

A new boat has been put in the vacant slot next to us in the boat yard. It is a wooden Ecuadorian fishing vessel, about 50 feet long.

We were astounded to hear the distinctive sound of a chainsaw coming from next door. Dave went to investigate and found them performing 'surgery' on the stern, below the waterline, with a chainsaw (and they are still at it today).

Because labor is cheap, and import duties are high, it is much cheaper to keep an old old vessel running than to try to bring in a new one from outside the country.

Just the beginning of their surgery. This picture was taken early yesterday, and they are STILL running the chainsaw. (More subsequent pictures below)

Labels: Ecuador, Maintenance

Written at 9:38 AM by Sherry.

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