Back down into the engine bay this morning. We are going to try a few more tricks with these damn Racor’s since we are awaiting a slip at a different marina where they have fuel and mechanics anyway. This is our last chance to save some money on this issue! Next, we will focus on the voltage issue and finally make an attempt at fixing our one broken wiper blade (three separate windshields with different wipers on this boat). I need to redo lines and buoys, make more navigational plots, possibly adjust the idle on the Cummins engines, fix the kitchen and bathroom sinks... I would promise you drone footage again soon, but I think it is time to be realistic. There isn’t time for fun or recreation because just dealing with the boat is all-consuming.
As for SPOT GPS - I give up. It turns off and logs out daily and breaks my link. I am tired of fixing it. Give us a call if you are wondering where we are I guess! I will not be looking at it, addressing it, or acknowledging that this POS little device even exists moving forward. You can follow us via ASI using the Seanav app, IF the Captain is willing to leave the ASI turned on (he generally prefers his privacy).
Questions? Comments? Concerns? I had a request for detailed pictures of the insides of Betsy. Anything else people would like to see?
Hello Ralphs, I do in fact have some questions. How does Captain Ralph use his boat when he is not shifting its location? Fishing? Charters? It seems that your voyage has had its share of frustrations. Is owning a sea going vessels always like this or once everything is sorted, is it smooth sailing? When the Betsy is not making a voyage, such as this voyage, what % of Captain Ralph's time is spent on boat maintenance. The Ralphs are the only people that have given me a glimpse into the boating lifestyle. Thanks for blogging this.
ReplyDeleteHe is a cruiser- fair weather, cocktails, story telling, etc. He likes to take people for boat rides and entertain, but does not fish and no chartering. I will school you on boats. Options are limited unless you don’t mind throwing money at problems. You can never have enough with this hobby! Big boats are nothing but work. You can estimate annual running costs at 10% of the boat’s value. This is my opinion: want to cross the ocean? Dashew is your only option and no longer made. Coastal cruising and mild ocean voyages like this trip- stick with a boat with outboard engines and one that can be pulled behind your typical 3/4-1 ton pickup truck and spare yourself the price gouging. small time baller who wants to coastal cruise- see MJM 40Z!
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