These pictures show the completed fuel transfer system. At first glance it looks quite complicated but that is mostly due to the fact that, in order to keep all our tankage below decks (lots more interior room that way) we ended up with six storage tan…
48 Survey and Sea Trial – Days 258 to 259 – Annapolis, MD
My 4.5 hour flight from Seattle to Annapolis was perfect. It departed and landed on time. I used the time to read a John Grisham novel and to work on the documentation for acceptance of the 63.Unfortunately, Diana did not have a g…
63 Survey and Sea Trial – Days 256 to 257 – Seattle, WA
The survey of the Outer Reef 63 started promptly at 9:00 AM on Tuesday with the arrival of Matt Harris of Marine Consultants and continued until 5:00 PM. While Matt did his thing, Darrel and I examined every nook and cranny. …
Wall below Lock 22 on Erie Canal
This wasn’t where we had planned to stop, but it is a beautiful place.We are definitely getting closer to home, Canada geese and mosquitoesThe water was literally like glass todaySnag boat picking up debris in the water, glad they picked up this stuff….
June 16, 2011
In One of the Locks – Water is Leaking Through the GatesControl Gates on the River – They Use These to Control FloodingA Gaggle of Geese – They are Ruining the Lawns Here AlsoDebris Stuck on a Bridge from Spring FloodingSafety First – In the Bucket of …
#48 Ballard Locks
The discussion began innocently enough. It had to do with how much fuel we might require on the way up and back from Glacier Bay. We can purchase fuel along the way, but hear the prices can be high. A tank check using pre-calibrated f…
#48 Ballard Locks
The discussion began innocently enough. It had to do with how much fuel we might require on the way up and back from Glacier Bay. We can purchase fuel along the way, but hear the prices can be high. A tank check using pre-calibrated f…
June 14-15, 2011
Canal Rental Boats – Aren’t they CuteWaterford, New York – We relaxed and toured the town. Went to this restaurant called Don and Paul’s, right from the 60’s including the menu pricing. Did some grocery shopping, did not need much but ended up doing qu…
Another sad goodbye
Well, we are back in the US. I would say it’s great to be back, but it’s not. We spent our last couple of days in the Islands visiting one of our favorite bars and a beautiful beach before saying goodbye to our beloved Islands. It has been a wonde…
September Song 2011-06-17 15:46:00
Stephen, enjoying his last day in the gin clear waters.Our version of Wilson, left on the beach to wait for our return.Cassie found a conch shell, drug it up out of the water, and guarded it.Looking back at Tides In (our buddy boat and good friends Ste…
