Good friends of ours, Ray and Susan Cope, aboard M/V Coping, a sister boat to ours have just begun an over night crossing of the Gulf of Mexico. This is some where close to their 35th crossing. Pictured above is a shot we took of Coping as we were trav…
Got some
supplies in (epoxy mostly) so it was back to boat building this morning.Frames A and B glassed.Frame A (shield shape) will face into the anchor locker. The reverse side will get a lighter fabric because it’ll face into the v-berth.This is the heavy 33 …
Savannah, GA – 6/25/11
We are back !!!!After a very nice but quick trip home to WV we are back having traveled over 1,600 miles in 6 days. Our trip home had two reasons … needed to see our grand kids plus pick up teenage granddaughters Sydney and Catherine who will be spen…
6/25/2011 WATERFORD, INTO THE CHAMPLAINE CANAL TO SCHUYLERVILLE
SATURDAYTOTAL MILES TRAVELED TODAY: 23 NM DOCKED AT: SCHUYLER YACHT BASIN ($1.75/FT W/P)SCHUYLERVILLE, NYSUNRISE: 5: 17 SUNSET: 8:39HIGH: 73 &nb…
Exploring the Waccamaw River
The Waccamaw River is reportedly one of the most scenic parts of the ICW. It reminds one of an earlier era with its moss-draped cypresses that extend to the waters’ edge. As it winds its way through South Carolina one can see turtles sunn…
Envoy In The Med 2011-06-26 03:30:00
We load supplies for Morris & Gail’s visit in Foca. Groceries are about the same price in Turkey as in NZ. A separate trolley contained the beer and wine!Morris buying fruit in Foca, Turkey where fruit is varied, fresh & cheap
Photos from Turkey
Ship at the end of its life awaiting break up for scrap. In the background are ships ashoreMorris trying to catch fish by trolling – no luck, but you’ve gotta tryFisherman selling his wares in Candarli. Thousands of commercial fishing boats venture out…
28th March 2011
Progress seems so slow to us – more construction photos added
8th April 2011 – Gyro Photos
Photos of Gyroscope installed in a sister ship. It has been located in the workroom. Size is comparable to the 9Kw Northern Lights
generator we have. The Gyro can be powered by the alternators underway so has little impact on fuel consumption. It is al…
25th June 2011 – Interior Photos
The final interior fitout continues at a hectic pace!
