Tag: Ft. Myers Yacht Basin

We need a dash of color on the boat. I’m going to paint the bow pulpit!

Posted by – March 9, 2009

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Prop hunt

Posted by – March 9, 2009

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Galvanic corrosion over the years has weakened our prop to the point that we lost a sizeable chunk. Today’s big task is finding a used prop that’ll fit. There aren’t many sailboat props in the stores around here so it looks like the size and pitch will be changing a bit.

New prop, old prop

Posted by – March 9, 2009

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Paul/Robin, aboard sailing vessel New Beginning, had a successful trip up to LaBelle. One stop on the voyage to their hometown of Melbourne, Fl on the East coast.

Posted by – March 7, 2009

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James, the diver, took off the prop. Headed to Ocean Marine first thing on Monday.

Posted by – March 7, 2009

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Figuring out how to replace the bobstay.

Posted by – March 7, 2009

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Assessing our bobstays from the dinghy

Posted by – March 7, 2009

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Splashing the dinghy took all of 5 minutes

Posted by – March 6, 2009

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Steven has been reunited with his old friend.

Posted by – March 6, 2009

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Heading out for a sea trial

Posted by – March 6, 2009

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