Diesel Duck has moved up to the Chesapeake Bay for the hurricane season. It is lovely here. During the daytime temperatures are in the 34 deg C range, but nights have been a lot cooler than what we were used to and the humidity is down to 40%. (…
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Space Savers
Most of the time Diesel Duck is swinging under anchor, so there is no need for a lot of fenders hanging over the side. In order not to clutter up the topside of the boat, we deflate our fenders and store them below. But even when deflated, they take …
Tranquility at Lake Sylvia
Many, many times have we visited Ft. Lauderdale, Florida by plane, car and by boat. If you come here to soak up some sunshine there is a seven mile beach lined with hotels of every kind. If you come by boat, you’ll be astounded by the 165 miles of wa…
Tourist Trap
Key West is a tourist trap, but a nice one! Benno and I had never been here before, so after we checked into the country which turned out to be a quick and easy process thanks to the friendly officials at the airport, we played tourists and mingled wi…
HMS York
Not being superstitious to start a voyage on a Friday, Diesel Duck motored out of the Governor’s Creek on the morning of June 10th, heading for Key West, Florida, USA. The weather prognosis was good and we were able to use the jib sail in addition to …
We are new grandparents again!
Wonderful news reached us this morning. Our second grandchild, Annalisa Lilly was born this morning. Welcome to the world! We are thrilled and can’t wait to meet her. Mom and child are well and are resting. (Continued…)
Curious, but shy iguana
Iguanas run around wild on the lawns here on the island. This big fellow hung around on the dock where we tied up our dinghy. Meanwhile some of his cousins had claimed one of the sailboats, making it their lounge pad. If you chase them, be surprise…
OK, last picture before I put the lid on
So there it is, the new generator. Working like a charm so far and I hope it will give us good service for a long time. (View Post…)
Like a new car
The feeling I have with the new generator running is like having a new car. All you want to do is drive it around for enjoyment! (View Post…)
In position!
Wow, the gen set is in position in front of the main engine. I left out many details, but you’ll get the idea. it was a half a day’s work to get it in with just the two of us. (View Post…)
