San Juan Islands / August 4, 2023

Finally – Shakedown cruise after repairs

Last night we stayed at Sucia Island State Park on anchor, and tonight we at at Prevost Harbor on the dock on Stuart Island. Tonight will be night 82 on the boat since we purchased it. This is our first trip out after new bottom paint, a new generator, freshly detailed and waxed, new canvas

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Maintenance / Repair / July 30, 2023

Done with Repairs

After 8 days out of the water with repairs and rehab, we brought the boat home yesterday. While it was out we had the bottom cleaned and painted. It is amazing what a fresh coat of paint will do to a boat. And the props now appear to be brass instead of barnacle. The trim

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4788 / July 20, 2023

Haul Out

Well, today the boat was hauled out in Bellingham for about a week of work. We had originally planned to be leaving today for about a 6 week trip on the boat, but due to some unexpected issues instead we are hauling out for repairs. Here is what we are doing: It should be ready

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4788 / July 5, 2023

4th of July Fireworks Cruise

Last night we took the boat out to watch the 4th of July fireworks at our home port Sandy Point and Neptune beach. Near Ferndale Wa. This was my first time watching fireworks from a boat, there were a couple times that I though we might have been too close, but the show was amazing.

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4788 / July 2, 2023

Pilothouse Chair Upgrade

I special thanks go out to BJ on his 5788 that we met at the Bayliner Rendezvous who inspired Marcia to purchase this seat. First off, its about time we did this. Since we have hated the pilothouse chair since we purchased the boat, and it is super uncomfortable. Since the boat is temporarily out

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4788 / May 26, 2023

New Starlink “In Motion”

Last season we had the basic RV Starlink product, which prohibited use while in motion. The small amount of motion that we have when on anchor was enough to impact the signal. So this year we have upgraded to the In Motion Starlink antennae. First, here is a review of our antennae from last year.

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