Spent the day at the sailboat show. Caught up with friends, and got a lot of good info on some products and a future new boat from Nacra. Stocked up on replacement gloves and stuff. Saw a couple boats I can dream about. Made sure I got a good number of Pussers Pain Killers for what could be the last time at a boat show...
Century Club: Keith Chapman
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
East of Maui Boat Show Social Paddle. Put in at Horn Pt park, paddled around the show and up to the end of Spa Creek. Good group, very fun. Finished the day doing more work on the Whaler power trim. Got the remaining piece of lower shaft out of the bracket by drilling numerous holes in the plastic bushing to destroy it enough for the pin to be removed. Success on that, now need to do other repairs to the area before installing the new unit.East of Maui Boat Show Social Paddle. Put in at Horn Pt park, paddled around the show and up to the end of Spa Creek. Good group, very fun. After went to Wild Country Seafood to pick up some fresh flounder filets and scallops for dinner as well as a rockfish sandwich for lunch. Finished the day doing more work on the Whaler power trim. Got the remaining piece of lower shaft out of the bracket by drilling numerous holes in the plastic bushing to destroy it enough for the pin to be removed. Success on that, now need to do other repairs to the area before installing the new unit.
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Maintenance. Replacing the power trim/tilt unit. What should have been an hour job expanded quite a bit - the lower axle pin was completely seized in the plastic bushings and transom bracket. Had to employ large hammers, drift punches, heat gun, sawzall, and a drill. At the end of the had the old unit removed, with remaining piece of the lower shaft still stuck in the starboard transom bracket. Only smashed one finger, so that's a win. More to go on this one...
Monday, October 7, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Morning SUP before work. Little Magothy Inlet marks to LM tour. Very good pace. Really liking the new paddle. Came across a group of meighbors kayaking also enjoying the morning.
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Powerboat show, then Sunset ride with oldest. Out along shore to Sandy Point, then Baltimore Light, then up Magothy for sunset.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Afternoon ride with youngest, then last light drift for happy hour and a night run until realizing on fumes and having to baby it to get back to the ramp.Afternoon ride with youngest, then last light drift for happy hour and a night run until realizing on fumes and having to baby it to get back to the ramp. Saw Lady Maryland anchored behind Dobbins.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Sunset SUP. Little Magothy Inlet marks to Lake Claire/Deep Creek Green. Met and chatted with Neil near the mark. Met and chatted with neighbor Jim at his pier on the way back. Nice ride, good chats, good pace.
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Evening SUP. Little Magothy Inlet marks to LM tour. Very good overall pace.
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Noon SUP. Tour of Little Magothy. Decent southerly breeze and outgoing tide, so good upwind workout. Very good 1/10 mile times, the new paddle is showing an improvement.
Friday, September 20, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Friday night cruise on Greg's new to him boat. Very nice evening.