Sea trial lessons learned
Okay trip out the gate Sunday. We needed more crew. Gerry brought one of his students, Harsha, who hasn’t been sailing before, and it was hard with only two of us that knew anything with… »
Water, water everywhere!
This time there’s plenty to drink since the watermaker is working!!! The water comes out tasting fantastic. I was able to fill the 60 gallon starboard tank in about 90 minutes (just from the bottom… »
And the critical list hits ZERO
Ah happy days! We fixed the jib halyard, replaced the diesel lift pump, stress tested the engines (3000 rpm for a minute or so), all with no ill effects. All the alternators are working perfectly.… »
Sailing, sailing, over the bounding main
In case you didn’t catch the reference, watch the video. Except it’s not Jack coming home again, it’s Jane. Jane’O. Now I just need tinkerbell. Boatyard Completion We’re done at Svendsen’s Bay Marine. I have… »
Hosed!
I can’t believe there are only 8 weeks left! Shopping Hosed sounds bad, but actually it’s good. I purchased a few hoses for Jane’O. The old water grade hose was toast so I got a… »