So Ready to go, but..

 As of Saturday 5/14 we are still in Ft. Meyers. Using the time to continue to provision and learn the boat, so not a waste of time. It does mean we are running "late" for a full Loop this year. No Worries.

The latest, and hopefully final immediate issue-need an alternator rebuild. That should be complete Monday with a departure east for Tuesday.

What has been done to the boat? There are two lists. One the mandatory repairs based on survey. That list was long and increased but I did a lot of the work myself. It included:

  • New master cabin A/C
  • New refrigerator. My tech said he is waiting on fridges for six months. But, I found one in Miami with an outfit that had 10. Was there the next day in a rental truck to get it.
  • All new fuel filters and a fuel polishing.
  • replace 2 batteries
  • rebuild one alternator
  •  new horn
  • new compasses: electronic for autopilot and analog for helm
  • all new fire extinguishers

Then there was the want to have stuff:

    • find and purchase a used RIB (rigid inflatable boat), outboard engine, and a davit crate system to hold it all.
    • New anchor
    • all new fenders
    • an AIS system. You can see us by searching Dawn Watch on Marinetraffic.com
    • Lots and lots of things to make the boat a home.

We've also used the time to enjoy Ft. Meyer's. Farmers Market every Thursday a 5 minute walk from the marina. The wonderful Edison/Ford Winter home estates. The beach. A trip in the boat to Cabbage Key. Lots of seafood.

More later!






Comments

  1. AnonymousMay 24, 2022 at 11:10 PM

    Wow! Lot's of progress! Keep it up Braces!

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  2. AnonymousMay 24, 2022 at 11:11 PM

    That was me, John S.

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  3. AnonymousJune 2, 2022 at 4:57 PM

    Have you left yet?

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    1. Capt JimJune 2, 2022 at 5:05 PM

      Yes. Keep reading up. Trying to load some maps. Who's this? Everyone is using anonymous.

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