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I think that my tongue-in-cheek thread title was perhaps not the brightest title I have come up with. It is likely contributing to some confusion about the thread... Bruce

The true sign aboard Esmeralde of rough seas... Bruce

The best seas were off of Point Judith where the bottom shelves a bit. There is no question that we did not capture the seas in our video though. We’re approaching BI now and it is beginning to flatten out... It was fun while it lasted! Bruce

Did mention that it is a cakewalk? Bruce

We are headed to Block Island in the remnants of Hurricane Maria. Wind on our tail gusting over 20 knots, seas 6’ to 9’ with a long 12 second period. This is a cake walk! The audio in our he video is absolutely awful. The boat is delightful at these speeds. Bruce https://youtu.be/yTkCJU98uUI

A Rutherford Ranch Red blend...not too much, I promise! Bruce

Not sure enough to bet... Bruce

Can’t use a microwave to fry an Egg! Bruce

:eek::eek::eek: Bruce

Sigh... I can’t win...

We are aboard Esmeralde for the next month as we renovate our home and tonight is “grill night”. What is your preference, meat or vegetables? I am having garlic rosemary crusted rack of lamb, Dorsey is feasting on maple mustard tempeh, with kale sweet potato, beets and pepitas. Time to eat! Bruce

Wow! Can’t imagine... Bruce

I asked this question when our boat was built. Tomco wires the fridge only from the 12 volt dc side. It was my understanding that the compressors utilize dc motors. The circuit that converts ac voltage to dc for the compressor is apparently a known weak link in these and wiring it to dc only...

I am sure that cameras provide great information. We have all adapted to backup cameras in autos. Mirrors are great though and I still use mine. It was simply interesting to see the differences in the various boats. Bruce

I have just come from the Newport boat show and looked at the Arid system. Interesting but very complex for what it does. I'd almost prefer the Greybeard peristaltic pump, even if it has to be used manually, it does perform the same task for $70 that the Arid bilge system does automatically for...

Sounds like you have Spurs cutters... Bruce Home - Spurs

Well, it's that time of year again, another Newport boat show is happening. This show seems smaller than past years, a trend that has been obvious for some 10-plus years now. This show is a combined sail/power show and sailboat manufacturers have really been hit hard so maybe this is what I am...

Saw them years ago in Block Island. Larry was on the bow of their boat watching us as we left the mooring and as we slipped by he gave us a big smile and said "outstanding!". One would assume he was referring to our little Able Whistler 32 sailboat... That moment was incredible. I am sorry to...

We are toasting Possum tonight... So sorry, Bruce

I'm thinking that Darwin might have something to say... Bruce

Thank you...

I hear (on very good authority) that this company makes what you are looking for... Bruce Eatoils Main Page

Interesting to hear this. I have a favorite webcam located in Key West at Sloppy Joes. Here is a link... Live Duval Street I've been checking in all morning and every time I look I see people and or vehicles. I know that I'd be out of there! Bruce

This argument rages in the Airstream world all the time. I consider not just towing ratings of the vehicle but more importantly, load ratings. There are lots of 1/2 ton vehicles out there that can safely pull the 10,000 pound suggested weight of the boat and trailer but many of them would be...

From what I can see based on watching the development of this project for the past year or so, the company is now on track to be about a year (or more?) late in delivery of the first boats. I have no idea what is slowing the project down but obviously something is as a Great Harbor was talking...