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 →
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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 |
 |
| 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!
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!
 |
| 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.
 |
| 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!
Moor $tuff 2012-08-13 16:35:00
Saturday, August 11, 2012
82°31.457’ W
43°16.167’ N
Lexington State Dock
Lexington, Michigan
We’re still here in beautiful Lexington, Michigan! The weather has been improving all day but not enough to get out of port. Tomorrow’s weather is looking good as I write this blog but considering the last four days anything looks good!
We spent the day cleaning the boat and doing routine maintenance. The boat got washed between rain-drops which helped rinse the soap off. I finally got the remainder of the dirt I collected in the locks on the Erie Canal off the hull.
We are planning to move north tomorrow……….weather permitting!
Moor $tuff 2012-08-13 16:35:00
Saturday, August 11, 2012
82°31.457’ W
43°16.167’ N
Lexington State Dock
Lexington, Michigan
We’re still here in beautiful Lexington, Michigan! The weather has been improving all day but not enough to get out of port. Tomorrow’s weather is looking good as I write this blog but considering the last four days anything looks good!
We spent the day cleaning the boat and doing routine maintenance. The boat got washed between rain-drops which helped rinse the soap off. I finally got the remainder of the dirt I collected in the locks on the Erie Canal off the hull.
We are planning to move north tomorrow……….weather permitting!
Karma
I’m hoping Al’s Karma is about to change. Yesterday he was feeling lousy and fevered and so another course of Antibiotics was started for a suspected UTI. This morning when I arrived I was disappointed to find him still in bed and very flushed and le…
