We made it down and back safe and sound.
The weather was not the best, but not bad for April. Monday it was cold and cloudy so I put the V in the water and went to work replacing the keel rollers and many rusted bolts holding on the bunks.
I suggest to anyone that has to replace this stuff on a saltwater used trailer, spend 50 bucks and get a cheep "saws all", it made easy work of getting the old stuff off.
Tuesday was sunny and windless (although still chilly) in the morning so we went fishing. We caught a boatload of Black Sea Bass, most were 11 "s, the new law says they have to be 12 "s to keep. We did get enough for a meal.
Calm waters on the way out.
Summer with a keeper!
By the afternoon the wind picked up and the seas built to around 3' with an occasional 4'er thrown in for fun but the V handled it great.
Wednesday it rained so we went to the Fort Fisher Aquarium via the Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry.
Then we had birthday cake for the old man.
Thursday it was 80 and sunny but the wind was blowing 20 -30 kts. We went to the beach for an hour but quickly tired of the constant sandblast.
Then it was pack it up and ride back home.