Month: June 2018

Stuck in the mud with Jon & Candace

SATURDAY 16th JUNE Departure: Clipper Yacht Harbor Arrival: Ayala Cove, Angel Island Distance (nm): 18nm Engine Hours: 1.5 Crew & Guests: Julian, Colin, Jon & Candace Weather: Sunny, but cool, and then overcast in the Cove Log: A surprisingly cold start to the day, which didn't get much better, we headed out with the loose … Continue reading Stuck in the mud with Jon & Candace →

RUBY is done and she’s a beauty!

We have done many electrical, fiberglass, plumbing, instrumentation and mechanical projects over our past 15 years of sailing but never had a complete engine replaced. When we bought Boundless we accepted she had a 34 year old Perkins 401-8 and to be honest, since last August we never had a problem. Well,except for a continuous … Continue reading RUBY is done and she’s a beauty! →

NEW ENGINE! Testing it out

Departure: Clipper Yacht Harbor Arrival: Clipper Yacht Harbor Distance (nm): 12nm Engine Hours: 1.5 Crew & Guests: Julian, Colin Weather: Sunny, gusty (its summer!) Log: A quick trip out to test out the NEW ENGINE, in action. Most of the time spent checking the revs (which appear on the engine control panel screen AND the … Continue reading NEW ENGINE! Testing it out →