Herby and Maddie set sail from Oxford to Easton, but they run aground along the way.
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We leave South River and have a great day of sailing as we head south to our next anchorage. Herby's parents drive out to meet us for dinner.
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Maddie and Herby continue their sail through the Chesapeake bay and talk seriously about how they planned their cruising budget.
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Herby explains how to aim solar panels for max power. He and Maddie then prepare the solar shower, preserve cheese in jars, go for a swim, and explore the creek!
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Herby and Maddie spend the day anchored in Harness Creek. They finally sea trial Tooth II and spend the day with Herby's parents and friends.
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Wisdom is inundated with flies as Maddie and Herby make their way down to their favorite little creek I. South River.
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We cast off from Worton and set sail for South River.
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Maddie paints a mural on the bottom of Wisdom, Herby gives a tour of Wisdom's synthetic standing rigging, and the boat is launched back into the water!
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After sanding and scraping the hull, we are finally ready to paint the bottom of the boat! I had originally planned a month to do all of this work but Maddie worked harder than any human ever should and we did it all in 1.5 days!
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Maddie and Herby haul out at Worton to freshen up their bottom paint.
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Maddie and Herby make their way through the Chesapeake Bay as they head to Worton.
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We finally set off to our first destination! Winds are light but spirits are high as we leave Baltimore early in the morning.
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The electric motor arrives today and Herby And Maddie get it installed and running right away. They are now free to cast off and go cruising in seven days.
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This how to will show you tips and tricks to easily and quickly setup you rope clutches. You will learn how to reeve the clutch and how to tie an appropriate stopper knot at the end of the tail.
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Today was a special day, far from our normal routine. Sammy was included in a photography project and Maddie got her haircut.
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The decision to ship the electric motor back to Electric Yachts was a simple one. Actually mailing a massive motor is not such a simple one.
In order to ship it, I first need to build a crate around the motor to keep it safe while in transit. This is all w...
The electric motor survived being submerged, but we decided to play it safe and send the motor back to Electric Yachts, the manufacturer, Andy let them give the motor a thorough inspection. This way, Ed will avoid any issues arising while we are cruising b...
We had a plan that would allow me a month on the hard to get some projects done to the bottom of the boat, but then reality got in the way.
We decided to pull out the motor and send it back to Electric Yachts so that they could do a thorough inspection aft...
Our electric motor spent a few hours submerged when our boat flooded with tap water due to a broken hose fitting. Such a small issue led to a massive amount of repairs. Luckily, the water that flooded the boat was clean tap water and not salt water, so the...
A plastic tee near the water heater broke and tap water began pouring into the boat, flooding everything! The electric motor, as well as all the batteries were completely submerged for hours. Thankfully, the high water pump was able to keep up with the in...
When bonding two pieces of wood together using epoxy and fiberglass, technique will make all the difference. Properly using epoxy fillets will ensure that there is little stress present in the corner which will produce a much stronger joint.
Fiberglass ta...
Stainless steel can be very challenging to drill through. It is a very hard metal and will dull your drill bit quickly! Following a few simple steps, you can easily drill through stainless steel in a few minutes without hurting you drill bit or your ego.
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When you need to go up a mast, safety is paramount. Aside from safety is the logistics of getting your weight up the stick! If you have a friend handy whom you trust to crank a winch, you can get up the mast in no time and with little effort on your part. ...
Milled lumber is expensive. A much cheaper alternative is to purchase dimensional lumber and mill it yourself. Here I convert a 16 foot long 2x12 into 1/4 inch Planking stock.
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