Arrrggg! I have a rat on board.
At least I think it’s a rat, some kind of rodent for sure. It must have swam and climbed the anchor chain while I was gone.
I’ve set two snap-traps, and a glue trap. It keeps taking the food without triggering the traps, and stole food from the glue trap. I can also see from the glue trap footprint that it is fairly large?
If I weren’t allergic to cats I’d have one onboard. I just read an article about 10 cat breeds that although are not “hypoallergenic”, are much easier on the allergies. I’d love to have one.
I’ve been sick most of the past week and haven’t put the hunt into full swing but it is getting annoying. A friend of mine a few years ago had a large possum-type creature on the boat which really surprised him when he opened a cupboard. I fear for all the wiring he is chewing on. When I got up this morning I found that it bored through a thick plastic container to get at my oats.
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Even with the addition of a rat It’s nice to be home after battling with the other boat for so long.
I’m feeling a bit better today and I’m excited to install my new windlass and chain, I’m going to jump on the project ASAP.
I’m going to install a pipe in the v-birth to channel the anchor chain from the anchor locker to underneath the v-birth. It will make a separation in the forward bed, but having all that weight 8’ off the bow will help shift Splendid’s weight back to center.I was heavy in the bow before but now I’m adding a much bigger windlass and more weight as I’ve upgraded to 3/8bbb chain from 5/16bbb.
It’s nice to be blogging again!
Cheers friends.
Peace from Splendid.
Alex