Fish Report for 2-28-2009

Royal Star Fish Report

2-28-2009
Royal Star

After a good thrashing on the ride home yesterday, Capt. Sims and the guys will be arriving at 1130 this morning glad to be back on terra firma. Following a quick unloading, the grand project will commence as we begin the process of disassembling the engine room in preparation for removal of our trusty old Cummins KTA1150 main engines next week. We will be making two cuts in the deck to provide easy access during this project that will encompass the entire month of March to complete.

Throughout the month of March I will continue posting images from the Revillagigedo tagging voyage as I have hundreds more to share. Also, I will post images of the re-power for any and all mechanical buffs who like to know what goes on during our down time. Look for photos to resume on Monday March 2nd and to continue on weekdays at least through the first week in April.

Tim


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