After three days of traveling we arrived in Boot key harbor, The trip was wonderful a great day with flat sea’s arrived at 5pm a 10 hour day. But today was another problem after problem First the dingy that I spent 7 days fixing and repairing patc…
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Ready to Go
Well its been a long hard month, but finally ready to leave Jim’s at South Gulf Cove. Had to wait for parts fix this and that. but everything seems fine now. Will post new pictures on next post.Well off to Marathon
In The water
Well the boat is in the water and looking great engine and generator started and are running great. Oil and filter changes planed for this week. No pictures my camera is still in Halifax. Susan and Donald from Old Sam drove to the west coas…
Rain Delays
Well painting has been delayed the past two days, but should be nice tomorrow so hope to have the boat ready for launch on Monday. Jim and I cleared his new lot today anew home for Esperanza whenever we are in the area.
Sanding and more sanding
Well you realize how big a 42ft trawler is when you start sanding. Two days of sanding and should be finished tomorrow. Will be ready for painting by Monday and waxing the next two days. hoping to be in the water by Friday. Although this stor…
Florida Again
Arrived back to Florida Oct 12. Jim was at the airport to pick me up. The USA customs gave me a hard time and ea almost missed my plane in Halifax. Well checked the Boat today and it is in fare shape. The hull has to be done so sanding will start tomor…
Halifax Nova Scotia
Well Arrived home to cold and rain and it has not changed for the past three weeks, One day of sun but the wind was blowing and cold. Two days after arriving home I got a cold and was off my feet for 5 days or more. Other health problems came after tha…
Halifax Nova Scotia
Well Arrived home to cold and rain and it has not changed for the past three weeks, One day of sun but the wind was blowing and cold. Two days after arriving home I got a cold and was off my feet for 5 days or more. Other health problems came after tha…
Heading for the Cold
What a great stay in Marathon. The people at City Marina were great. Thanks Ann. I have met so many new friends that have became family missing you all already.We left Marathon on May 11th. Jimmy, Tom, and Blair heading for south gulf cove. Had a great…
Another Great Day
We had a fabulous day fishing and caught the first Maui Maui fish for Scott’s boat, Tasted great when we cooked it last night. We swam at the coral reef and saw things you cannot describe,, you have to see it for real. &nb…
