Last post before the big day---Tuesday. Got all my various loose ends taken care of. Camper rid of a tricky mouse (rat actually :P ) and cleaned up, Mac all wrapped in tarps and engine run, problem with my pool cleaning device dealt with (i.e., replaced), all dead trees and bushes killed by hard fre...

Hey, ris, if you want to borrow my spinaker for this piece of your trip, just let me know. :wink: :wink: :D I'm sure we can jury rig something. 8) The winds on Champlain tend to come up from the south, so, if you do have sails up, you may find yourself running, and the potential for powersailing is ...

I wish you well. Sounds thrilling. I'll follow you on the forum if you post as you go.

Over easy and be free said, As Be Free aptly pointed out…Similarly engine orientation affects the oil flow through the engine… the oil pump is better flooded during operation when in the down position and gets a more solid source of oil to pump. When in the up position the oil pump has less of a poo...

just checking in with my buds still following my saga. Getting the Yamaha running with mouse ears about every 2-3 weeks. Turns out the engine prefers being in the fully down position for that evolution. Tried doing it in the up position for travel since it was in that position the first time I tried...

Just a quick update. My son and brother have decided to take our O'Day Sprite to a local marina for a few months this spring so they can sail it while I'm on the binnacle list with my knee surgery. I so happy to see them stepping up and making plans to sail her. Here she is pulling out of my yard be...

I am with Over Easy When landing we utilize our two boat hooks (fore and aft) to snag the dock cleats. I can generally lasso the aft dock cleat from the cockpit and temporarily tie off to the boat cleat while the Admiral holds the bow on to the dock cleat with the boat hook. I then get off the boat ...

Bill/Be Free wrote: Louis L'Amour, on the other hand, wrote consistently good (if somewhat repetitive) stories. They are not highbrow literary works by any stretch but I'll pick up a L'Amour or Zane Grey story any time. Amazing (or as the Brits would say, "Brilliant.!"). My other hobby tha...

:D :D :D Let me know when you are ready to step it and I'll be there! I can raise an "X" mast with my eyes closed. That’s what I don’t see enough of; blind obedience :!: :D Well, we Florida X Mac owners must be out to make a mark for ourselves: stepping a mast---one guy blindfolded and th...

Bill/be free said: Let me know if you need any help. I'd love an excuse to see that new paint job in person. Actually, that may be a real thing. My surgeon and several testimonials on YouTube have indicated that I may not want to kneel much after I get the new knee. He said there is no medical reaso...

Hi Herschel! Glad your able to get things in order and shipshape before your surgery! I hope all goes well with it all. We’re pullin fer ya! Best Regards, Over Easy 8) 8) I just want to say how very special everyone's support has been. Overeasy, befree, russ, niceaft, kmclemore, dlandersson, tuxonp...

Bravo Herschel! Bravo! Glad you got that out of the way! Please don’t over do it (I’m guilty of that :| :o :D :D as the Admiral will attest…). The carpet padding is a great idea Russ! I’ve used those split foam pipe insulating sleeves with good success to distribute loads and smooth out pointy plac...

Success. Found a way to get into boat despite gimpy leg. :D Got first of two tarps over boat. Checked out new power panel, got shore power plugged in. Old geezer stanchion extenders came in handy for creating greater height for tarp and less contact with sharp edges of mast and rigging. Not bad for ...

Deeply appreciate the best wishes and reassuring comments. American Spirit parked in the backyard. I'll get tarps over her this weekend...with help. My physical therapist is very helpful keeping me working on strength as best I can. Boating goals: (1) get pain down to point I can climb boarding ladd...

Well, the appointment with the orthopedic surgeon arrived. After careful analysis of my MRI's and X-rays on both knees following two years of less invasive efforts to deal with osteoarthritis including platelet rich injections (PRP), three episodes of physical therapy, osteopathic manipulation, exer...