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#51

Boat Discussion / Re: Propeller has seen better ...

Last post by Bob J - January 24, 2026, 08:34:34 AM

I've never seen a prop like that.
Could be caused by stray current corrosion. If you keep her at a marina, don't plug her in.
Course I've never had a boat in the water for 5 years without a haul so got no idea what to expect.

#52

Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...

Last post by wolverine - January 21, 2026, 09:25:07 AM

Looking forward to your posts

#53

Boat Discussion / Re: Box boat

Last post by Frank - January 21, 2026, 07:54:35 AM

Thought I'd do a little update..
I didn't do much in the shop after my knee surgery, but later in the summer, I managed to finish up the hatch's and install the ports. After looking at it, I cut some round ones just for looks on the side of the little pilot house.
Got the inside painted as well.
Look forward to getting out when I return home in the spring.
Super fun little project.

#54

Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...

Last post by Frank - January 21, 2026, 07:43:46 AM

Landed late last Wednesday into Green Turtle after a shuttle, 3 flights, a 45 minute taxi and 20 minute water taxi.....
Was exhausted.... Starting to feel that darn age thing...
Put the sails and canvas on, did some maintenance and bottom paint touch up before splashing Monday afternoon.
It's been blowing since...
Looks like I can go island hopping Friday
Great to be floating again..

#55

Boat Discussion / Re: Propeller has seen better ...

Last post by Frank - January 20, 2026, 10:39:48 PM

Any update Adam?
Rebuildable?
New?
Found a used?
Hopefully it wasn't too much...

#56

Boat Discussion / Re: Propeller has seen better ...

Last post by Frank - January 13, 2026, 10:34:57 AM

Ouch....
They ain't cheap....
Hopefully not too bad $$

#57

Boat Discussion / Propeller has seen better days

Last post by Godot - January 12, 2026, 09:08:14 PM

I finally hauled the boat for the first time in maybe 5 years. The very heavy coat of single season ablative actually kept the bottom reasonably clean the whole time here in the northern Chesapeake. A few barnacles here and there and towards the end a little slime which wiped off easily. However, not hauling meant I have not been keeping up on the zinc replacement. I think that is what caused this lovely degradation... Ouch. I can actually break pieces off with two fingers.

I'm going to try and get to a prop shop this week. I'm sure this will be a dollar or two.

#58

Routes and Destinations / Re: Keys Trip 2026

Last post by wolverine - January 12, 2026, 07:44:30 PM

Things did not go well. My friend sailing his Sunday had an issue with his shrouds. Every morning he had to tighten them until the turnbuckles ran out of thread. An inspection showed rot under the interior mast step. (Think compression post) A proper repair would mean cutting out the ratted wood and replacing it, fiberglass it over. So we have been sitting at a marina in Boot Key Harbor for 3 days waiting for a weather window to leave. Today we took the bus back to Key Largo and brought our vehicles down. Before sun up we will park our rigs at the public boat ramp, then walk back to the boats and head south to cross under the 7 mile bridge and head north on the bayside to the public ramp.

#59

Routes and Destinations / Re: Keys Trip 2026

Last post by Frank - January 12, 2026, 02:50:22 PM

While in that area, is the Lorilie bar still going on Islamorada Key?
Great memories of live music at sunset there.....
Worth a stop for sunset happy hour for the tunes and view!

#60

Routes and Destinations / Re: Keys Trip 2026

Last post by Frank - January 10, 2026, 10:47:18 PM

Awesome you are down there!
I always wanted to explore the bay side more....
Enjoy yourselves!
And...
And....
Pictures! 😄