Lots has happened! Briefly, we went on a two week shakedown cruise through the San Juans. Turtle handled beautifully and there were only minor issues. General overview: we went from Sucia to Reid Harbor to Garrison Bay to Blakely Harbor to Bellingham to LaConnor to Blake Island to Shilshole.
I didn’t intend this as a cruising blog (it’s probably more of a “North Pacific 45 enthusiasts” blog), so I’ll spare the details there.
The boat handled beautifully in many conditions. Being able to make water and do laundry aboard is amazing. Fueling up, pumping out, docking, adding fresh water dockside – all are so much simpler than our old boat. I’m particularly surprised at how maneuverable the boat is at low speeds.
We’re in Shilshole for now while we find permanent moorage.
Meanwhile – a random gallery from the trip.
Rented a car one-way from Seattle to Bellingham. Caught a Lyft from Bellingham to Blaine – no one at the airport…. 
Sucia 
Solar panels putting out plenty of amps 
We got the last rectangular grill in Puget Sound, I think – these basic ones always have hot spots… 
Reid Harbor 
Roche Harbor machinery 
Roche Harbor sculpture garden 
Fresh spot prawns 
Anchored in Garrison Bay – clothes lines are quieter than the drier 
English Camp 
We were often the slowest boat around – being passed by a ferry 
Blakely Island Marina 
They have ramen here! 
Moored in Bellingham 
Airship from slowboat.com, moored in La Conner 
South end of Swinomish Channel is beautiful 
There were no marina moorages available, so we cruised for eight hours from La Conner to Blake 
Anchored on the W/SW side of Blake 
Getting the new blinds installed one-by-one – 17 more to go…
