Back to Rebak

Hi everyone,
On Monday we returned "home" to Rebak Island Marina.  Zen Again was hauled out, hosed down and propped-up on the hardstand by 1000.  The surveyor appointed by our insurers arrived as we were hauling out and he carried out his inspection over the next couple of hours.

Prior to returning to Rebak we enjoyed a few days of relaxation anchored at Telaga Harbour.  We only went ashore once, but had a great lunch at one of the restaurants there.  Three course meal including the best steaks since Darwin for RM40 each.  At anchor we found the boat was taking a little water whenever there was any motion.  We also took water when motoring from Telaga to Rebak in calm conditions.

Telaga Anchorage

Telaga Sunset

There was no major external damage visible but the surveyor could see where water had been coming in, and his report makes clear the work that needs to be done.  This includes mast removal, compression post removal and cutting out the lower part of the main bulkhead - all to get to the damaged area in the cabin.  Externally the hull will need to be cut back and new fibreglass laid up over the damaged area.  The surveyor and insurance company have cleared us to sail to Phuket for repairs.

Zen Again on the hard at Rebak Island Marina

We enjoyed our last few days at Rebak Island.  It's a great place to keep a boat while enjoying all the facilities of a very nice resort.  We stripped the boat of a lot of "stuff" mounted on the stern - no need for lifebuoys, dan buoys etc when single-handing!  We also dismounted the Aires vane gear since it won't be used for a while.

Today we are flying to Perth.  We'll be looking for work to fund the repairs and the refit we now have planned.  In February I'll fly back to the boat and sail her north to Boat Lagoon in Phuket.  There the grounding damage will be repaired and a number of other jobs done.  If all goes to plan Zen Again will have a great new "look" come May!   She'll be ready in all respects for the blue water cruising we still want to do.  Watch this space...