Being Lifted 2016

Having the boat lifted is also code for imminent relief of funds from your wallet. It's about to get a whole lot lighter. We consoled ourselves for 2 nights after our return from our Perth family-a-thon that it would not be too bad. The gang on H jetty at Hope Harbour Marina were happy participants. They needed a good pat on the back for keeping my botanical garden alive too.

John had faithfully kept an eye on Zofia

Our plan was to leave with the high tide and motor up the Coomera River to The Boatworks where we were to be the first ones in the hoist at 07:00. On that basis we could tie up on their jetty after 17:00 for an overnight stay and be in situ for the lifting crane to make the grand reveal of what damage might have been done during our 'anchor wrap' incident at Laurieton. Coincidentally, a catamaran 'Chances' was also being lifted at 07:00 and tied up to the bay allocated for cats. This was a crew we'd last met in Port Stephens. Goody, we'd have play friends after hours and the tools were down.
 

The Coomera River is really a part of the wetlands system around the Gold Coast.

It's all low lying.

We were lifted by 'Harry', the 100 ton crane

We peered anxiously as the keel came into view

 

In a jiff she was clear of the water and sent to the bay for a power wash.

The Bloke - not looking!

OK, she's now in her stand, the steps are in position. The work begins.

Cookie, the rigger opened up the works program before the keel had even stopped dripping.