Through hull fittings

One of the biggest differences between Onapua and the new boat I am on is the number of through hull fittings on board. To me the fewer the better but whereas my boat has 5, this new one has 16. Mind you they are all top quality bronze Groco fittings and they have an easy map to locate them.

Tomorrow we set sail for Bland Bay, about 40 miles north of here in Whangarei. Weather is going to be nice but with light winds, we may have to motor most of the way.