One thing you have to do when you buy an old boat is pull wire. I’ve been pulling wires on Drift Away for two years, and yesterday was yet another day to pull wire. We bought a small television for the middle stateroom and I nee…
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Charlevoix Marina, Charlevoix, MI – 8/13/12
We woke up to what looked like a perfect day to move on down Lake Michigan.Ferry in the Sling As I was preparing the boat to leave we noticed this big guy getting hauled out of the water. This work yard was located directly behind our slip and is …
Aug. 13 – Rouses Point, NY
Back to the StatesGaines’ MarinaWe returned to New York around 10:30 this morning and stopped at the Custom & Border Protection pier to clear customs. No issues and we were on our to the marina in Rouses Point in about 15 minutes. We had a nice Ame…
Ottawa to Kars, Ontario
We left Ottawa at 9:00 AM, as a bridge we had to have open would not oblige us until after rush hour. Our destination was Hurst marina, a Sea Ray dealer in Kars. Nothing special but a good stopping point. Not near a town, jsut…
Keith’s First Ocean Adventure: Leg 1 San Diego to Oceanside
We mentioned in our May 2012 update that we had taken Keith on three cruises around San Diego Bay by the time he was 8 weeks old. Shortly after his 2 month birthday (in May), we took him on a … Continue reading →
Testing The Underwater Exhaust In Various States Of Trim In Preparation For The FPB 97: Motion Impact
One of the most difficult design aspects to get right is an underwater exhaust. Powerboat builders and designers have been wrestling with these issues for years, and nobody–let us repeat that, nobody–has a pat answer. With conventional motor yachts, there is so much horsepower involved in propulsion that exhaust noise is a major issue. Add […]
Ottawa Day Two
We enjoyed out time in Ottawa. Beautiful bike paths, gardens and sights. We visited museums, the Parliament (Capital Hill) and markets. Of course the ladies checked out the many boutiques.
Here is Canada’s Parliame…
Moor $tuff 2012-08-13 16:50:00
Monday, August 13, 2012
83°17.141’ W
44°39.548’ N
Harrisville Harbor of Refuge
Harrisville, Michigan
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| Sunrise as we left |
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| Harrisville in view |
The day started early checking weather and getting the boat ready to move from her slip. By 7am we were underway planning on a long day if the weather would hold. The weather cooperated and we cruised 65 miles most in open water. The temperature was cool and damp with intermittent rain showers but nothing major. We surpassed our goal and are pleased to be here in Harrisville for the night.
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| Harrisville Harbor |
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| View of the marina |
We walked into town for a light dinner, ice cream and a loaf of bread! Not to exciting but it beats sitting on the boat when it’s drizzling outside!
Tomorrow we are planning to repeat another long day and possibly reach Rogers City!
Moor $tuff 2012-08-13 16:50:00
Monday, August 13, 2012
83°17.141’ W
44°39.548’ N
Harrisville Harbor of Refuge
Harrisville, Michigan
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| Sunrise as we left |
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| Harrisville in view |
The day started early checking weather and getting the boat ready to move from her slip. By 7am we were underway planning on a long day if the weather would hold. The weather cooperated and we cruised 65 miles most in open water. The temperature was cool and damp with intermittent rain showers but nothing major. We surpassed our goal and are pleased to be here in Harrisville for the night.
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| Harrisville Harbor |
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| View of the marina |
We walked into town for a light dinner, ice cream and a loaf of bread! Not to exciting but it beats sitting on the boat when it’s drizzling outside!
Tomorrow we are planning to repeat another long day and possibly reach Rogers City!
Moor $tuff 2012-08-13 16:43:00
Sunday, August 12, 2012
82°38.785’ W
43°51.326’ N
Harbor Beach Marina
Harbor Beach, Michigan
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| Leaving Lexington |
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| Harbor Beach Lighthouse |
We broke our bonds with Lexington, Michigan and slipped out of port starting later than usual. The sky said one thing and the weather report was confirming the sky! The lake was saying something different and Barb and I agreed to give it a try and leave the harbor as there is a harbor ten miles away if things should get nasty!
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| Harbor Beach Marina |
Today wasn’t a perfect day but good enough to cruise 43 miles and move up the lake. Once in the new harbor we walked into town for a light dinner and to get some much needed exercise. Sitting at the helm doesn’t do the legs any good.
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| Downtown Harbor Beach |
Tomorrow, most of the day will be in open waters crossing the Saginaw Bay noted for its bad weather and rough seas! Crossing Saginaw Bay is similar to crossing Lake Michigan once you start there’s no place to hide so you just keep going!
