Well Done Gene!
We are looking forward with pleasure to more tales of your adventures....
Norm
S/V Bandersnatch
Lying Norfolk VA
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Sent: 10/30/2007 6:44:37 PM
Subject: [Liveaboard] finally got away from the dock.
We haven't been anywhere, and I mean anywhere, in our boat in 2 years. We got
our new-to-us Cheoy Lee 2 years ago, tried several times to get away from the
dock, even if just for a weekend, and something broke. Every time.
First, lost the forestay just outside our jetties That will wake you up. Next
time, ran out of fuel. Had lots in the tank, the configuration was just all
wrong and it left you with 1/4 of each tank that could not be gotten. Then the
starter wouldn't work. Then, even before leaving the dock, found the
chainplates were all junk. Had to make and install 10 new ones.
Then, just as were getting ready to leave for Mexico last spring, found my
father was deathly ill. Locked the boat, dorve 1000 miles, nursed him back to
health.
Now, I'm glad to say, we got out of sight of our jetties for the first time!
Made it from Rockport to port Oconner, Tx and back Saturday and Sunday. Only
problem was our previously perfectly working auto pilot is dead.
And, today, we're off again on a short adventure. We're anchored in the Lydia
Ann Channel near Port Aransas. Might even head offshore tomorrow if we get real
brave. After 2 years, I'd say it's about time!
Gene Gruender
Sun Chaser
(formerly of Rainbow Chaser)
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