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localboy



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PostPosted: Sun May 23, 2021 4:15 pm    Post subject: The Legend of Al Grover Reply with quote
Crossed The Atlantic in a 26’ boat powered by Evinrude two strokes. In 1985.

https://youtu.be/n7AURejJj_Q
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Joined: 02 Nov 2003
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PostPosted: Sun May 23, 2021 9:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I sent that Video to a friend who had owned a Grover 26. His had a 120 hp Ford Lehman diesel--and would cruise in the 12 to 15 knot range.

The outboard (3 engines) had the whole cockpit full of gasoline! His older son left the boat at the Azores, and would not continue the voyage. His younger son finished the last bit to Portugal.

Here is a link to the web site..
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localboy



Joined: 30 Sep 2006
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City/Region: Lake Stevens via Honolulu
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: 'Au Kai (Ocean Traveler)
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PostPosted: Mon May 24, 2021 12:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I had never heard of this story. Perhaps others here have. The video popped up on my Youtube and I thought it interesting. I can't even imagine...
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PostPosted: Mon May 24, 2021 9:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
" they logged nearly 3,000 miles over 33 days, 26 of them at sea. The voyage was entirely free of mechanical problems, with two thirds of the trip being powered solely by the 9.9 kicker. "

Wow !
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