Motored back up to Bills on the outside. 10 knots of wind the nose. Went to charge batteries and generator fill cap came undone and lost all oil out of engine. bad rattle then would not start. generator is no good.
Sailing Log
North West Palm to Lake Worth
Motored from North Palm beach anchorage to just south of Lake worth inlet staging for crossing tomorrow. very busy here at the port a catamaran almost took us out by crossing in front and not paying attention. Good current in this anchorage ran generator to charge batteries. flush watermaker planning on going to west end […]
Stuart Fl to West Palm Lots of Bridges
Motored ICW from Bills in Stuart to West Palm just past first bridge in pond. 6 bridges all and all ok.. got behind a Canadian Sailboat Diva… jack ass passed us then slowed down and then missed the bridge. Kelly docked it like a pro at North Palm Beach Marina where we filled up. Hope […]
Headed to Stuart from Vero Beach
Motored Sailed the ICW from Vero to Stuart to Bills house. He got us a slip down Manatee pocket. Super skinny slip… Rainy all day soaked in fact. Drinks , dinner and laughs. Will stay for a couple of days.
Grab Rail installed now ready to Go
Installed 1 grab bar.. Lost one of the ends to the ocean so had to get another. Replaced Heat Exchanger zinc… was about 1/2 way done figured might as well. filled Outboards gas.. gallon 1.5.. about a week at Vero Beach Marina.
Hate Brown Poop Stains ICW
washed hull of boat with wash and wax. Could not get rust stains off poop and rear… looks better but needs a good wash.
VHF Fixed at Vero Beach Moorings
Had Mike from Heritage Yacht fixing the radio new connectors at mast for antenna wire, still no output putting a new antenna and connector up mast. fixed leak under bathroom sink. Took off loose band clamp and re-did with hose clamp.
VHF Radio Not working well
Bob saying thinks that my reception is not good. Found connector at mast on radio side not doing well. when twisted… will change connector
Titusville to Melbourne FL
This is just a note in our Log Book for the Day. I will update with more details later Motor sailed Titusville to Melbourne 29 miles. Ran watermaker underway. Got an error code stating Pre filters dirty after an hour. So total run before full filter was 3 hours… Used all water to clean out […]
Daytona to Titusville
This is just a note in our Log Book for the Day. I will update with more details later Motor sailed Daytona to Titusville 49 NM… Lots of bridges anchored near Near bridge across from launch pad. Windy today rain choppy a bit but no big deal. Made water… 2 hours 16 gallons.. Hope it’s […]