FATHER + SAILOR + TECHNOLOGIST + MUSICIAN + CYCLIST
Did my seasonal maintenance on the power plant. Oil and oil filter change, fuel filters, belt tensioning done. Oh, and topped off the Dilithium crystals chamber. Also, I need to make some adjustments to the center engine nacelle as readings are a bit high coming from the anti-matter containment field (soundproofing).
Still need to wipe down and polish the interior wood. I do that twice a year and I’m behind schedule. Usual do it earlier in the year but due to the cold winter, wasn’t down at the boat enough. Ready to tackle the water tanks cleaning. At least the bilge is clean.
On the water for a quick sale Friday evening sail followed by a nice Carolina dinner. Then wake up to a nice sunrise and get my morning coffee at The Bean. Did I say….Happy?
So here in North Carolina we have no need to winterize, generally. But this has been a different winter so I winterized parts of the boat, along with running heat in key areas. One area I forgot about was the head. Let’s just say that the joker valve is laughing. Water in the system probable drone around the valve and its now docked. So today, I’ll literally be in a crappy situation as I change it out, and I just changed it last fall.
This crazy winter we’ve had, my work travel and other commitments are taking its toll. Will burn some vacation days this month to get some time with her.
Wave! You never know if they’re looking down. Hey look, it’s Hemispheres!!!
Great run from Manteo up to the Albemarle and down Alligator River. Anchored out in Tuckahoe Point for the night.
A short clip from a great day on the water, the Oriental Cup Regatta
Zero wind, no wind, nada, nothing. But it was still a great day to be on the water. Autopilot working again after the rudder stock repair, and that’s a whole other post to vent on. Did I mention zero wind? Yup, which means the Iron-jib got a good workout. We’re headed for a cold spell (it is winter you know) so the next opportune time from a warm spell is when I’ll be doing some pre-spring maintenance and projects.
Richard, Mike and myself on Hemispheres on an excellent windy day out on the Neuse River. Some damage on that day, the jib car broke through the stopper on the end of the track and was just flying in the air, dangerous. So we hove-to, brought in the genoa and sailed with a full main, doing 7kts. The new PLASTIC stopper only cost $3 for a pair, plus $8 shipping. Go figure.
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