One thing we have learned over the years is to allow more space than you think is required for the engine room as the equipment list often grows. The FPB 115 engine room follows this rule, and has space for future growth.
The basic systems are shown above. Two six cylinder 300HP diesels, a pair of […]
I learned the phrase “I love it when a plan comes together” from Brian McEnroe (brother of “the” John McEnroe) when we collaborated in 1996 on a training program to help dealer maximize vehicle sales profits . (Note: While the…
The closets are restocked (with food and / or clothing). The water tank is full. John has done his engine room check. We are looking forward to casting off tomorrow morning bright and early. The weather is supposed to be hot with a light chop. That’s t…
We cruised from 6:00 this morning to 3:30 this afternoon and made it to Nickajack Marina, locally known as Hales Bar Marina and pronounced as Hells Bar Marina. One lock today which we’re sooo thankful that the tow and barge on our tail and the lo…
We cruised from 6:00 this morning to 3:30 this afternoon and made it to Nickajack Marina, locally known as Hales Bar Marina and pronounced as Hells Bar Marina. One lock today which we’re sooo thankful that the tow and barge on our tail and the lo…
Day 296 Catskill Marina, Catskill, NY Friday, June 17, 2011 Esopus Meadows Light Roundout Creek Leading Light Saugerties LightCatskill MarinaGreat $2.50 breakfastReminiscent of Norfolk, Virginia, with its mermaid statues around…
Sometimes you just can’t get nothing done.Arse.
Most of the time Diesel Duck is swinging under anchor, so there is no need for a lot of fenders hanging over the side. In order not to clutter up the topside of the boat, we deflate our fenders and store them below. But even when deflated, they take …
We stayed at the Capital Yacht Club for a week (well, we did stay an extra day because we needed an R&R day after all of our activities). The Yacht Club was very accommodating and we participated in several activities – happy hours, spaghetti Tue…
