Stopped by the yard today. Making good progress. They put Trilux 33 on the thruster props. Still waiting on an estimate for remounting the stern […]
Haul Out
On the hard at CSR. Transit and single-handing the locks went (reasonably) smoothly (remember to shift into neutral when leaving the helm). CSR so far […]
We have a leak!
Well, it turns out when I sucked a line into my thruster, I did do some damage. The line pulled tight enough that it ripped […]
BoatTest.com review of the 49 Euro
While I love this design, I do wonder how well it will age. Some of our “modern” home remodel choices started looking dated pretty quickly. […]
The Technicians Lose This Round
NTSB: Undertorqued Bolt Caused $3.8M in Damage Aboard WSF Ferry The NTSB has released a report on a dangerous engine failure aboard the ferry Wenatchee after an […]
Overnight
Springy weekend. We went to our favorite nearby anchorage for a quick overnight. This is looking west toward the Olympic mountains.
Alderbrook and Hood Canal 2021
Our Hood Canal trip was a success. Not much to report. We had good weather on the way down and stayed at Pleasant Harbor on […]
Quick Update – Homeward Bound
After multiple begged rides, a bus trip, and a ferry ride, I’m back aboard Turtle. She’s spent the last month up here in the capable […]
Oil Changes, Carpentry Work, and Engine Smoke
We’re up to 219 hours on the main. There’s been a pretty steady stream of gremlins and I’m making progress on the routine maintenance, so […]