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Yearly Archives: 2016

We thought when we headed down to the boat on Friday that we were going to hear good news about the first start of the new engine. We had no idea that Chris Rinaldi was going to surprise us with the fact that he had completely finished the install, including […]

The Engine, It’s ALIVE!

December 24, 2016 in Getting Ready tagged engine / repower by Captain Tom

It’s getting there! California Yacht Service has done a great job in cleaning and painting, along with mounting the hot water heater.

Engine Room Clean Up and Paint

December 22, 2016 in Getting Ready tagged engine / repower by Captain Tom

Chris Rinaldi at California Yacht Service texted me to let me know that they will be towing our boat to the boatyard to have the new diesel lowered into the boat this Monday! Can’t wait! First Mate and I are closing the office Monday so we can film this part. […]

Update: Engine Going in Monday 12/19!

December 15, 2016 in Getting Ready tagged engine / equipment by Captain Tom

At last, the Beta 60 diesel has been ordered and is on its way! We ordered/paid for it on December 8th, and it is on its way to the California Yacht Services. Too much excitement right now, but updates will be coming soon!

The Engine is On Its Way!

December 15, 2016 in Getting Ready tagged engine / equipment by Captain Tom

So FINALLY the old Volvo is out and the engine room is clean! Not painted yet, but at least clean. I received word of the final price for the Beta 60 yesterday and we promptly went to the bank for a Cashier’s Check for the total. The old diesel was […]

A Clean Engine Room!

December 6, 2016 in Getting Ready tagged repower by Captain Tom

A walk around at our marina and some of the stories behind the boats.

Marina Tour and Boat Stories.

December 2, 2016 in About Boats tagged being lazy by Captain Tom

Video: First Mate and the Captain talk about plans for the boat and their plan for sailing south!

Future Plans

November 29, 2016 in Getting Ready tagged future plans / sailing by Captain Tom

Video: First Mate wanted to do a boat tour, so here she is!

First Mate’s Boat Tour!

November 27, 2016 in Getting Ready tagged storage / update / upgrades by Captain Tom

So, after several months of researching different companies and decisions on which engine to use, we have finally made a decision on who we will have handle repowering our sailboat. What an adventure this has been! Here is a breakdown of what all has happened. S&W Diesel, Inc. In looking […]

Sailboat Repower Update!

November 24, 2016 in Getting Ready by Captain Tom

This was one of our more favorite sails to the island. Great weather, great winds, and we caught our first lobster!

Sailing to Catalina Island January 2013

October 28, 2016 in Past Adventures tagged Catalina Island / lobster by Captain Tom

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