It was time to build in some redundancy for our power steering system on the boat. Which actually has nothing to do with steering but is used by our variable pitch controlled propeller. And many thanks to Dan Sparks and Mark Sims.
Raisings Sails – Part 4 – Mistakes Were Made
“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.” — George Bernard Shaw …and somedays, that is all you get. Thanks to Dustin, Dan, and Alexandria for hanging in there. It was fantastic to see the foresail up, even if it was put together wrong. –Doug
Engine and Raising Sails – Part 3
Many thanks to Dustin and Arron. All three mastheads are on including crows nest, deck lights, and VHF antenna. We also put some pitch into the prop, started showing the Cummins 5.9 some love.
Antigua – Tour the Island and Repairs to Charlie’s Boat
There is no better way to learn about the world than going out into it. And if you really want to see the Caribbean then spend time with the people of the Caribbean. Tank a boat ride, do some sailing, diving, or fishing. And eat and drink where the locals eat and drink. You will not be disappointed. All you … Read More
School Bus Transmission in a Boat – Part 4 – Open Road Test
Boating on the river is great Fun. Doing it in a boat you built from scratch is Epic. Learning and overcoming challenges is Growth. Doing it with friends you made along the way is Living to the Fullest, and there is nothing better. –Doug
Raising Sails – Part 2
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway.
School Bus Transmission in a Boat – Part 3 – Torque Converter Eliminator First Test
It does not Work! …no wait.. Hey! Blessings from the Boat Gods!
Whaly Boat USA 455 and Yamaha 50 – Review
Extremely tough, unsinkable, and no pontoons to keep patched and inflated. Give Kern or Kyle a call and talk to them about the last dingy replacement you will ever need to make. Tell them you saw it on SV Seeker. WhalyBoatsUSA.com Kern Stakes 337-212-4321 Kyle Stakes 337-739-6100 WhalyBoatsGulfCoast@gmail.com