Still catching up, here.
The haulout with which we began our latest Urban Adventure in Seattle went quite well, all things considered. It had been 2-1/2 years since our last haul for routine maintenance, and we returned to our favorite Seattle boat yard, Canal Boat Yard to get 'er done again. One need only obtain passage under two low-ish bridges and go through the Hiram Chittenden Locks to get to the yard. 
We arrived on time on April 23 and the Canal guys promptly hoisted the Fox skyward. 
And, there was hardly any junk on her bottom - literally, no more than 3 barnacles & a bit of Shilshole scum the Canal guys power-washed right off.
Well - Ultima-SR appears THE bottom paint to use. GB had used it in November, 2004, when last we hauled; and he used it again now. 
This time it came in a brighter, more tropical-colored blue which GB eased on in just the right way. 
Three gallons served the Fox quite well. 
Too bad the wind was always blowing 15 knots from the south, and we had a bit of rain that impelled GB to re-work a few areas. But, GB worked totally alone and in 4 days we splashed the Fox again, 
going back under the Ballard Bridge, through the Chittenden Locks, and under BNRR bridge #4, to a temporary slip at Shilshole Marina a former dockmate from years past kindly let us use. Thanks again, GW - you were a real lifesaver.
After the haul-and-splash we spent several days as time and the engine issues allowed, to give the Fox the cleaning she so richly deserved. Boat looks gooood.
Here's the last thing a bay sees, right before the Fox drops anchor. Schnort.
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