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We also just got home in California today. It was great to see people we had not seen in several years and to meet new friends. We left a few days early from our plans since Karen got a cough and the cold night air was not helping her. Now we are in hot weather and miss the Islands. Thanks...

We launched late last night at Bellingham. Still have things to do and restoration after 2 long days driving. Maybe head out Thursday. Steve and Karen

Bob, What was the temp of the bearing you changed? I had a dragging brake and the hub got to 165. I let it cool and it seemed that the brake had released because it was very close to the temp of the hubs. I also did not drive on the freeway going home. I looked at the outer bearing and it...

I tried the Wag bags on the boat. Even with the poo powder there is an odor if you keep the bags for several days before getting somewhere to dispose of them. I put the used bags in a plastic container with a lid. It got to where I did not want to open the lid. I find the porta-potty to be the...

It has been a while since we have been up north, so we are planning on getting to the gathering. The plan is to leave Monday the 16th and hopefully be on the water Wednesday or Thursday. Can we still get in on the dinner out? Steve and Karen

Here is a link to the picture of the week at Boattest.com http://www.boattest.com/view-news/5205

Hope you all have a good trip! Looks like more wind Thursday afternoon but less for the rest of the weekend. I will be thinking of you as I do taxes for all the last minute filers. Steve

Well I started this tread and after reading that article in 2009, and I removed the swivel I was using. I had continuos problems with the line twisting and getting stuck when dropping the anchor. I do have a windlass. So I went back to using the swivel and have no problems with twist. I also...

Hello El and Bill, I hope you have a great holiday! I see that you have received some snow. I can picture the winter scene from your deck. I sent you an email. Steve

Hi pat, Nice playing! I did not even notice the bass until I saw the credits. Had to go back and listen for it. Which track did you record first? How many instruments do you play? I am taking lessons for Blues Harmonica and I know it can take a lot tries to get a recording that you are...

I purchased a new PTT relay and installed it today. It did not solve the problem! I started re-checking all the voltages going to the relay and could not find a problem. I checked the voltage going to the up/down switch and I had none. I had checked this voltage previously and it was fine...

Hi Guys, It was great seeing you last month. Hope the trip is great! Are you taking a spot so we can follow on google maps? Steve

I finally got around to testing the PTT relay. I do have 12 v to the relay when it is installed. I removed the relay and did the tests listed in the manual and it seemed to work fine, but with questions. For the test you apply 12v power to the relay then jump a wire to ground to actuate the...

There is a nice picture of Dessert 1st on this website. http://www.boattest.com/resources/view_ ... ewsid=5131 Steve

Thanks for the replys. I have not tried to start the motor yet and did not turn the key on when it was reversed. I am thinking that it may be the Tilt relay that got fried. I have been away a couple of days so have not had a chance to look at it. The manual for the motor lists just two main...

HI Bill, Thanks for the suggestions. It does click both up and down but does not sound exactly the same. When I say click there is just a single click. I don't think I can get to the motor input until I raise the motor. Too hot to work on it now. Thanks.

I did not double check and installed a new battery reversed. I did not even turn on the power after installation. When I turned on the power to get ready to take the boat out my bilge pump was running constantly. After checking several things and pushing some switches (another smart move - NOT)...

John and Edna, Karen and I enjoyed meeting and boating with you in 2008 at Lake Yellowstone. I still remember some of your stories. We wish you all the best.

The Tracker site is very interesting. You can pick a boat and replay the run and the time is displayed. Maybe everyone already knew this. It looks like it took Mike's Kayak about 12 hours to get to Trial island where he made a stop before going on to Victoria. Paddling 30 plus miles in one...

Sounds like a great experience for you - glad it all went well. I looked through the list of boats but did not see a West Wight Potter. I had one of those and would not do that trip if I was offered the $10,000 up front. It is interesting that I know one of the participants. Mike Higgins is...