Fish Report for 4-2-2012

Royal Star Fish Report

4-2-2012
Royal Star

04/02/12

We're just about ready to fire 'em up giving us plenty of time to iron out any snags, sea trial to the satisfaction of the engine manufacturer and Coast Guard, then take a short shake down cruise before departing on our next voyage on the 15th. All's well as the project proceeds. Today's photos document the progression of our efforts; in one form or another everyone participates.

Tim Ekstrom

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