Cats Paws update

Hi everybody. Here is an update, for what it is worth. I am ashamed to say that Cats Paws has not improved much under my ownership. I have however had many hours of happy sailing here on the East Coast (We are based on a swinging mooring in Bradwell Creek). I still have not installed all the gear I bought when I purchased her 4(?) years ago and have been struggling to keep up with general maintenance. There is a moral here for the busy family man who comtemplates buying an old boat!! Bits are falling off now (see other post in boat section) and I have to take some serious action. We are going to Australia this summer and so I intend to bring her out for a year or more and sort out all the deck leaks cabin interiors and stuff that disturb our general comfort. Will also get the mast down for the 1st time and see what horrors are lurking up there. Will keep you posted from time to time as to how i am getting on. Happy sailing everyone.