Karen Dances & Dolphins Play Ep213
DIY easy docking, dolphins, dancing, generator woes, and tall ship
It’s a real stretch to reach dock lines when coming into our slip. Solution...build an extension to the dock steps for easier line retrieval. We attached a piece of 2 X 4 to the step handle that can swivel out over the edge of the dock. Before going out, a dock line is hung over the extension. It is so much easier to hook that line; if only catching a fish was as easy.
Our day sail had to be cut short. Just as we were about to raise the sail a noise from the engine room caught our attention. Some of the screws on the engine shroud were rattling and coming loose. That was not acceptable, no sailing and back to dock we had to go. Not all was lost as there were several dolphins nearby swimming and gliding effortlessly in the water. Gotta love those dolphins!
During a land trip we were lucky to catch a USCG tall ship, the Barque Eagle. She was in dock and available for a quick tour. The vessel appears to be steel hulled, is 295 feet in length and was built in 1936. The US Coast Guard uses her for training and she carries a crew of about 50 when out at sea. It’s always a thrill to be able to go onboard such a huge boat.
After much diagnosing and replacing parts, our generator still fails to run without the glow plug being constantly energized on startup. So...it’s time to call in a professional for assistance. We will keep you posted as to how that goes in an upcoming episode.
Still having fun living on Isabella. Karen dances all over the deck and both she and Steve do a bit of Tai Chi. Boat life is different, sometimes challenging, sometimes peaceful and always changing.
Huge hugs and kisses to our subscribers and viewers. We address a some of your comments and questions. Please keep them coming; we love hearing from y’all. Thank you for joining us and keeping our journey going. 🤗&😚
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Musical Attributes
Roy Edwin Williams – Fat Tire
Franz Gordon – Foxear
Mandala Dreams – State of Zen
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Steve and Karen: The professor and the vixen navigating their 56ft French ketch, Isabella, through the forensic refit and turquoise waters of the Florida Keys in 2026.
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DIY easy docking, dolphins, dancing, generator woes, and tall ship
It’s a real stretch to reach dock lines when coming into our slip. Solution…build an extension to the dock steps for easier line retrieval. We attached a piece of 2 X 4 to the step handle that can swivel out over the edge of the dock. Before going out, a dock line is hung over the extension. It is so much easier to hook that line; if only catching a fish was as easy.
Our day sail had to be cut short. Just as we were about to raise the sail a noise from the engine room caught our attention. Some of the screws on the engine shroud were rattling and coming loose. That was not acceptable, no sailing and back to dock we had to go. Not all was lost as there were several dolphins nearby swimming and gliding effortlessly in the water. Gotta love those dolphins!
During a land trip we were lucky to catch a USCG tall ship, the Barque Eagle. She was in dock and available for a quick tour. The vessel appears to be steel hulled, is 295 feet in length and was built in 1936. The US Coast Guard uses her for training and she carries a crew of about 50 when out at sea. It’s always a thrill to be able to go onboard such a huge boat.
After much diagnosing and replacing parts, our generator still fails to run without the glow plug being constantly energized on startup. So…it’s time to call in a professional for assistance. We will keep you posted as to how that goes in an upcoming episode.
Still having fun living on Isabella. Karen dances all over the deck and both she and Steve do a bit of Tai Chi. Boat life is different, sometimes challenging, sometimes peaceful and always changing.
Huge hugs and kisses to our subscribers and viewers. We address a some of your comments and questions. Please keep them coming; we love hearing from y’all. Thank you for joining us and keeping our journey going. 🤗&😚
Additional Links:
Hey y’all, our Sony video camera broke and you can help us replace it. Find out more at: https://gofund.me/231be506c
You can also follow us at: https://linktr.ee/sailingintermission
Musical Attributes
Roy Edwin Williams – Fat Tire
Franz Gordon – Foxear
Mandala Dreams – State of Zen
#sailingintermission #liveaboardLife #sailingcouple #boatlife #mikado56 #dolphins #taichi #barqueeagle #generator #docking
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