Turned out both our propellers were out of alignment. We had them reworked all the way down to the root. But unfortunately, while that did solve maybe 50% of the vibration on the port side (starboard is always solid as a rock), we continue to get vib…
Birdie
Some of the best wild life images done are from zoos. And why not? Just need to find a good pose and control the background. Admission beats the cost of a trip to Africa or that of multiple dive charters when seeking to go nose to nose with a sea turtle. Birdie here is a […]
What a Great Day
Well, every day is a great day on Drift Away. Seriously. But some days are better than others.It started out with taking the dogs to the driftwood beach on Jekyll Island. Yeah, I know, you guys are all like “You do that all the time. …
Onboard webcam
I have been experimenting with onboard webcams for a few years. I build waterproof enclosures for cheap cams and I use Vision GS software to send live stream or automatically upload still images on regular intervals. I have several of them around the boat for security when we’re not onboard uploading to a private site, and one … Continue reading »
Party!!!
“Youth is wasted on the young.”Quote from my all time favorite movie, It’s A Wonderful LifeTell any sixteen year old that mature adults know how to party and I can just see the eye roll. They think anyone over 30 is sitting home watching Lawrence…
Oct. 11 – North Myrtle Beach, SC
Barefoot Landing ResortAnother beautiful day…it started out cold, but by the time I got to Myrtle Beach it felt wonderful to walk on the beach. I start my days hanging out at McDonald…drinking coffee and using their free wifi. It takes Stan 4-5 tim…
Pic O’ the Day 10.12.12
High atop Boo Boo HillWarderick Wells, Exumas, BahamasNordhavn Exumas Abacos Bahamas trawler Caribbean Pickwick Boat dogs
Wayfarers Cove
Well here we are, at the yard waiting to be hauled. This will be our second time being hauled for routine maintenance, bottom paint, prop speed etc. This is a pretty spot.
White Volcano
Last time I threw in some pictures of our White Volcano adventure. More pictures this time. In the early 1900′s, there was a sulphur processing operation on White Island. Some 14 people lived and worked there to extract sulphur which … Cont…
PROBLEM WITH MUSTANG INFLATABLE PFDS
Distributed by the Office of Investigations and Analysis: Http://marineinvestigations.usOctober 4, 2012 Alert 3-12Washington, DCPROBLEM WITH MUSTANG INFLATABLE PFDSThe Coast Guard has become aware of certain Mustang Survival Inflatable PFDs with Hammar…
