Sailing Intermission Archive – Page 4

Still waiting for the Cummins mechanic and trying to keep in shape by going to the gym. Steve did do some diagnostics and found the it was a fuel delivery problem. Even though we had our fuel polished and tank cleaned a month ago there still seems to be so...

I hope you don't think that I'm into sex❤️ too much, haha. Steve replaced the fuel line to the engine. Finally got the engine started despite the crap in our fuel tank. We are waiting on our 2nd fuel polishing and have treated the fuel tank with a che...

Wow! Engine problem solved (fingers crossed), how exciting! We had our fuel polished and the fuel tank completely cleaned. The engine purrs like a kitten and we’re hoping no more fuel delivery issues. It was a wonderful discovery process and lots of info...

Hey, we entered a wet T-shirt contest. Just kidding, we did have some water fun rinsing Isabella's hull. Being inspired by having our fuel tank so clean, we decided to clean our water tank. It went surprisingly well, even with 28 nuts to remove and reassem...

We are on our way to the Florida Keys soon. Celebrated by cooking some delicious steaks. In preparation, we did some DIY and took out the dinghy. Steve did some chalking to fix a leak down below. Sometimes it is really hard to determine the source of a le...

We went from low winds to 40 knot gusts during our journey to the Florida Keys. Leaving Port Canaveral with our new stack pack for the mainsail, we cruised to Ft. Pierce inlet with almost no wind. Stopped for the night at a nice marina where we met a frien...

We’re stuck in Fort Lauderdale and making the best of the time here. Our packing gland is dripping way too much. It’s lock nut appears to be chemically welded shut. After soaking it in PBJ, and two professionals checking it out, it’s been decided we ...

We’re feeling shafted. Making the best of being stuck Steve worked on the water system replacing the accumulator, backing board, and the whole house filter housing. Finally found a marina that could haul us out and Tow Boat expertly maneuvered us there s...

Wet again and no longer on the hard, yea! After getting a new shaft, etc…, and bottom job Isabella was finally splashed. We left Ft. Lauderdale and headed straight, nonstop for the Keys. The seas were a bit choppy at first, there were scattered thunderst...

We had a hot issue with our shore power chord and 50 amp to 30 amp Y adapter. So much resistance had built up that the power chord could have caused a fire. We replaced both 30 amp shore power cords and the Y adapter. There’s lots of sea grass here and ...

We completed the installation of our NMEA 2000 network for our DST 810 smart transducer which detects depth, speed and temperature. Also installed Dri-Dek in the crew cabin for a nice looking floor. We shortened the AC duct work that goes into the salon. I...

We went to the beach for some snorkeling. It was too rough and the water was stirred up so that was a bust. Took our Electroscan unit out and installed a holding tank for the forward head. Decided to go to Key West for awhile. At lunch (Poke bowl with Salm...

We whizzed out on a motorcat, Starfish, to snorkel at the Sombrero Reef. That was so cool! It’s a very popular spot right by the Sombrero Lighthouse and is the third largest coral reef in the world. Hello viewers, we’re always happy you are with us, e...

Somebody is getting lucky but I’m not showing her dirty underwear. Toilets, toilets, toilets. Having installed and moved half a dozen is it an obsession or a necessity? Ordered a quieter flushing electric toilet. The plan is to put it in the VIP guest ca...

Our first date started as a blind date and it worked! We are currently traveling and are in Dallas, Texas. This video is a little different. Steve and Karen are sharing some of our favorite things we like about our home town and a bit of biographical infor...

Karen thinks I’m a nasty man. Roll play enhances our relationship. I’m OK with that. Finally got back from a month of traveling to Dallas and San Diego. Very happy to be back on Isabella. Idalia was on our minds the whole time. Fortunately, she skirte...

Karen is hot and sweaty from our new exercise routine. We walk at least 2 miles in the heat and humidity. Speaking of hot our rear A/C went out. Took a while to diagnose the problem. It turns out the coils inside the unit needed cleaning. Rigged a pump, 5...

Snorkeling, fast dingy ride, margaritas and dancing! We took the dingy to Pigeon Key and went snorkeling. Unfortunately the Sony camera started leaking while trying to get some underwater footage. There were tons of fish in the wonderfully warm water. On t...

Underwater camera, Osprey, dirty laundry, beach, dancing, leaving me, deck light, and snorkeling Ran a new cold water hose to the VIP head. Evaluated being close to the Atlantic during hurricane season. Jogged with a shaky camera. Tried to get the Osprey o...

Contortion, teak, speakers, shower, seagulls, seagrass, rubbing, bikini bottom, sunsets, and more. We contorted our bodies refinishing the teak toerail. Lots of sanding with a multitool and random orbit sander. Used 100 grit to cut through and expose a fre...

Fantasy Fest, Key West, pedicure, Key Deer, Dancing, teak repair, EVA teak, dinghy ride, and bikini. We added some non slip EVA material to the cockpit lazarettes. It really cleaned things up and should be easy to clean. Had a great time down in Key West g...

Offshore World Championship boat races, Key West, shower door, fishing, manatees, hawks and jellyfish. We saw some great wildlife. That manatee was close enough to touch and gotta love a pelican. A very interesting moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) surface...

orgasm, ropes, pulleys, bikini, cooking, dancing, bedding, leaks, life seal, reeving, triple pulley, davits, hot and sweaty....... Had 8 or 10 inches of rain which exposed a couple of leaks. Traced them down to the cockpit where some of our instruments ar...

Bahamas, getting wet, snorkeling, stingray, dancing, Ocean Cay, partying and light me up! We finally went on a cruise ship and had a blast in the Bahamas on Ocean Cay. Lots of dancing and drinking aboard and lots of wet beach fun on the island. Back on Is...

Christmas parade, caulking, electrical outlet, dancing, bikini, sunsets, and more. We finished caulking the toe rail which eliminated two leaks below. Saw a great Christmas boat parade. Installed a new electrical outlet with proper tinned 12 gauge marine ...

Hard screwing, sanding, staining; lots of DIY projects. We've made several improvements to the galley to enhance its looks and functionality. Several new shelves, one with self closing glides and another that swings out. Karen just loves the glides. After ...

Plugging a hole, lights, stripping paint, iguanas, raccoons, beach, bikini, cartwheel and more. We’re continuing our detailing of Isabella down below. Steve installed new lights and moved an old one. We love natural wood and continue to strip paint off t...

Karen’s hot and ready…to catch some of the sun’s rays. We continue to improve Isabella, adding mini blinds in the salon and covering the aft cabin ports with doors. Loving the wild life here, pelicans, a smiling manatee and dolphins. So awesome! And�...

Stripping down to natural wood, customizing a pin for a Goiot knob, having fun in the dinghy, seeing wildlife and more. We continue to expose the natural wood in the aft hall using Jasco Premium Paint & Epoxy Remover. Turns out it was much easier than...

Oil, suds and thongs. We hope you enjoy seeing some of our regular tasks on Isabella. Steve changed the engine oil and discovered our oil extraction pump didn’t work. Thank goodness the oil drain plug is accessible. There’s no dishwasher or washing mac...

Planking, bugs, dolphins, pelicans, bikini, shrimp, wine, butts and more. We were attacked by tiny bugs. It was disgusting! Tried a zapper, sticky ribbon, and vacuuming, to no avail. Went cruising looking for wildlife. Saw some pelicans, needle fish, mana...

AIS, Video Editing Laptop, Stingray, leak, beach, corny joke, dancing We took the dinghy to a reef but when we got there the wave action was a bit much so we turned around and headed back to Isabella. There was still a leak where the Garmin chart plotter...

Stingray, Tarpon, Mullets, Beach, Dinghy, Bikini, Hayabusa, Dancing, Mikado 56 Found a new beach which is more isolated. Relaxed and discussed what to do with the motorcycle that is currently being stored in Texas. Can't decide...to sell or not to sell. I...

Jellyfish, tarpon, sea turtle, snorkel, beach, davits, dancing, mollusk, conch, bikini, shark We always enjoy the wildlife here. Had to fix a davit brace. It came loose because the stainless steel rivets broke. Added a strarboard spacer, re riveted with ...

Upside down jellyfish, boat races, dinghy ride, new bikini, Hayabusa motorcycle (aka the Busa). Our AC keeps getting clogged with jellyfish. Luckily the jellyfish numbers seem to be going down as the temperatures rise. We were able to catch the Race World...