Saturday Afternoon

Side by side, on a Saturday afternoon…

Wind Gauge

While testing the wind direction sensor (Hall sensor) it became apparent that one of the two voltages (sin/cosine pair) was not being output when the vane turns. Ideally this would just require replacing the chip in the center of this circuit. However, the chip is no longer made, but it’s still possible to buy the PC board as a complete assembly. So, we ordered a new PCB today and we’ll put everything back together when the part arrives.

Wind Guage

Our wind instrument failed this week, and it’s no longer indicating the wind direction. So, I’ve taken it apart and tested it on the work bench. It appears that the Hall Sensor has failed, so I’m looking into a replacement part. 

Wind Guage

Our wind guage stop working, so I’m doing some testing to see what’s wrong…

Water Bugs!

OMG! The bugs this morning are horrendous!

Havre de Grace

Jupiter and Venus

Anodyne

We’re anchored with our friends aboard Anodyne today.

Ida May

Skipjack Ida May sighted this morning!

Reeds Creek Sunset

Reeds Creek

It was a perfectly calm, but hot day for a boat ride up the Chester River. 

Chester River

Heading up the Chester River today to meet friends for a Raftup..

Lunch with Family

We’re taking a little boat ride to the West River today for crabs!

Mill Creek

We’re in Mill Creek today. It’s a short run from our marina, so a perfect destination for a shakedown cruise.

Outboard

I installed a “whale tail” on our outboard for better planing performance. Can’t wait to try it out.

St. Michaels

It’s a beautiful morning in St. Michaels today. We will head home in a few hours…

St. Michaels

Our first trip of season: St. Michaels for the Wine Festival. It was a grey day, but the rain held off until sunset.

Launching Today!

We’re back in the water!

Haulout Day!

We’re hauling the boat out today for bottom paint. Almost time to take a little trip!

It’s Time

We filled the water tanks today, starting the process of getting the boat ready to run. So glad Spring is finally here!