The FCI water maker high pressure pump needed an oil change at 50 hours. We were just short of 50 hours, but I wanted to […]
Dinghy Mileage
I still have never changed the oil in our trusty dinghy Mack. The logistics of getting it out of the outboard without a spill have […]
500 Hour Service
Not much to report on this one… I’m glad this stuff is starting to become at least a little routine. Engine Anodes Surprisingly little drama […]
Hood Canal Trip and 2023 Review
In 2023, we put 105 hours on the main (from 404 hours to 509) over 19 different destinations. I always forget to reset the trip […]
Raw Water Pump
I finished replacing the raw water pump on the generator. I don’t usually leave jobs half done, but I ran out of time and came […]
Thanksgiving Projects
After changing the water pump, I had a water hammer happening in my hydronic heater. I worked with a plumber and called a few smart […]
Water Pump Replacement
I took what probably could have been a very simple job and turned it into an ordeal. That said, I learned a ton. In principle, […]
Fresh Water System Failures
It’s been a weird spring for the fresh water system. The hot water heater started leaking back in the winter, and then, last weekend, on […]
Turtle News Network 10-Apr-2023
Some interesting links Two from the Washington State Ferry system, which has been struggling with staffing and maintenance challenges. We live on an island and […]
Inverter Case Ground
The ABYC specification for inverter/charger wire gauge changed since my Magnum Inverter/Charger was installed. Case grounds need to be bigger to handle various worst case […]